You’ll Laugh Out Loud at These 10 Funny Fun Facts You’ve Never Heard Before

Are you ready to have some fun, smile, and maybe snort? These 10 funny facts will do just that. We have compiled 10 stories from around the world that captured the hearts of the people. Let us know below which one is your favorite!

1. Inky the Octopus Escaped an Aquarium Like a Movie Spy

A story reminiscent of one of our childhood favorites, Finding Nemo, an octopus named Inky has also escaped his tank to end up in the seas. According to the aquarium owners, Inky is not unhappy or lonely in their care, but rather he is a very curious boy.

He was able to go to the ocean via a 50m drainpipe that is in the floor of the aquarium. The aquarium let Inky go after this escape, and they are actually hoping that he might come home sometime in the future.

Source: The Guardian

2. The Quokka: Australia’s Happiest-Looking Animal

Have you ever heard of this species from Australia? Quokkas became famous after several social media user posted their images together with this cute animal, which seems like they are always smiling happily with strangers.

Because of their popularity, tourists flock to Rottnest Island where they try to imitate the circulating images, taking a selfie with these cheerful-looking creatures. This has resulted in a boost in local tourism in Australia at the time.

Source: Quokka Hub

3. She Found a Wild Animal Sleeping on Her Chest at 99 Years Old

A 99-year-old woman in Miami was sleeping when a kinkajou, a rainforest animal, joined her in her sleep. The woman was shocked to wake up to find this cute animal sleeping on her chest.

Kinkajous are nocturnal animals that usually sleep during the day and spend most of their time in high trees. But this particular kinkajou is someone who has just escaped from its home. We guess he got tired during the day and just slept in the first thing he saw. Fortunately, he was returned to his owners safely.

Source: CNN

4. A Pigeon Was Accused of Being a Spy

There is a bizarre incident in India where a pigeon was suspected of espionage due to a ring in its leg that contained coded numbers. The pigeon had just crossed a militarized zone between Pakistan and India, which is why the authorities were serious about the reason the pigeon had just crossed it.

Funnily, the coded numbers are just a cellphone number, and the pigeon actually belonged to a fisherman in Pakistan. After more investigation, the pigeon was released safely without charges.

Source: The Guardian

5. This Cat Became an Internet “Sky God” Without Knowing It

There is a cat named Clyde who went viral all over the internet because of the image that his owner captured. Clyde seemingly was minding his own business when his owner took a picture of his reflection.

But, Clyde’s reflection merged perfectly with the clouds, and he coincidentally had the same shade of color of fur as he did. This image made him look divine, and the internet crowned him the “sky god”. He probably had no idea.

Source: Reader’s Digest

6. These Parrots Had to Be Separated for Swearing Too Much

At the Lincolnshire wildlife centre in the UK, there are five African grey parrots who keep on swearing at visitors. The staff thinks it is because they are all together and have encouraged each other to make fun of the guests walking by.

The guests find it amusing and funny, though, but the staff ultimately decided to separate them for the time being, to give them a break from each other and their little potty mouths. We hoped that they could get together again, though.

Source: CBS News

7. A Dog Helped Get His Human Out of Jail

In the Dominican Republic, a man was jailed for violating the curfew. The police officers were expecting someone to pick him up for bail, but what they did not expect was that his loyal dog was the one who went and picked him up.

Touched by the dog’s devotion, the officers have decided to let the man go home with his dog. They stated in their own language that any person could have come and picked him up, but that dog came and told us that the man was his and he wanted him back.

Source: Reader’s Digest

8. It’s Illegal to Own Just One Guinea Pig in Switzerland

Did you know that in Switzerland, it is illegal to buy a guinea pig without getting it a friend? This is because guinea pigs get lonely when isolated, which results in their health deteriorating fast.

That is why the law considers that if you buy them alone, they will be a victim of social isolation, thus, it is illegal. So, if you are planning to get a guinea pig in this area or actually wherever you are in the world, get them a friend or two!

Source: The Happy Broadcast

9. This Goat Was Elected Mayor and People Loved It

In Fair Haven, Vermont, there is a goat named Lincoln who was elected an honorary mayor as part of their fundraising event, which turned out to be successful.

During the event, Lincoln’s job includes attending local events and parades, hanging out with the kids and the families, and bringing joy to the whole community. He was very good at his job!

Source: The Boston Globe

10. A Bear Broke Into a Bakery and Ate Only the Best-Tasting Pies

There is a bear in Colorado who broke into a bakery. Funnily, he only ate 38 (in some sources 24) pies, ignoring the rest of the bread and cakes. He also chose specific flavors to eat, such as cherry and apple.

The owner jokingly said that the bear had a good taste for selecting some of the best-selling items of the bakery. Do you think you can make a pie so good that a bear will choose it over a cake full of sugar?

Source: GQ

Author's Final Thoughts

Did you find any of these stories funny? Even if you didn’t, we hope you had a good time and had a giggle or two while reading these stories. Save this list, send it to a friend, and remember—truth really is stranger (and funnier) than fiction.

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