trivia

You've always been living in a wild and strange world. These historical facts are a blatant reminder to that....

Knowledge exists all around us, and we can surprise ourselves with our ability to weave together one piece of knowledge into answering another moment's question. In this case, we're looking at the arts, and the role they've played in various Tumblr users' lives, and being able to use their Arts knowledge to their real world benefits! 

AlmightyThor117 says it best in the comments section: We're a bunch of grumbletonians with a kakistocracy led by a bunch of twattling snollygosters. 

Dare to be that person who keeps the small talk going at the next holiday dinner table, with tidbits of wildly unexpected knowledge. 

Times have changed....you can't get peanut butter in fancy, grandiose tea rooms anymore. 

This is a goldmine for any Game of Thrones fan out there! You'll (probably) find 'em interesting even if you don't watch the show! 

Eye didn't know most of these. 

These are closer to "alternative facts", but either way, a big thanks to the folks over at KickassFacts for keeping us ever entertained with a steady stream of factoids. 

Hopefully these aren't too shocking. 

It blows our minds that so much wisdom can come from the mere steamy confines of a damn shower. The geniuses of r/showerthoughts need to keep at it. 

Easily one of Quentin Tarantino's best movies. 

Have honestly always wondered what the golden time is for the perfect nap.