12 Facts That Are Probably News To You

There are so many articles out there spouting garbage that you really couldn’t care less about. And true enough, sometimes you’ll find something that genuinely interests you. But overall it’s mainly a waste of time, I find.

But after doing some digging, there are a few facts floating in the universe that are so mind blowing, people will be lining up at your next cocktail party to hear them.

Seriously, I had no idea. About any of them. Not one. Either I’m a complete dolt who really doesn’t understand the internet… or you’re about to have drool on your keyboard from your jaw dropping.

1. Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a pretty face.

The 1930s actress became famous for her controversial role in Ecstasy where she was shown naked having an orgasm. But Lamarr was also an incredibly important inventor. She worked with tech during World War II, developed a radio-guided torpedo system and created the “spread-spectrum” technology which is now used in mobile phones and Wi-Fi connections.

2. Sweet tea is for the wealthy.

Southern sweet tea was originally drunk and served to show a family’s wealth. The tea, ice, and sugar were all incredibly expensive at the time.

3. Figs. Eat. Wasps.

Before you panic, it’s important to understand the relationship the fig and wasp have with each other. A female wasp will crawl into a fig to pollinate it, and lays its eggs. The new wasps will then crawl out when they are born. As for the mother, she dies inside and is “digested” by the fig. So while it “eats” the wasps, it also helps create the next batch!

4. You want a werewolf cat.

Yes, a werewolf cat. The Lykoi cat (which in Greek translates to “Wolf Cat”) looks like a werewolf because of its patchy coat. But even though they look like a cat, their personalities have been compared to dogs, according to breeders. They’re loyal, chase after scents and can be clingy at times. But if you want one, you better save up. They can cost up to $2,500! People may want these cats, but they can’t bring dogs to the next cold place.