Where would humanity be without the crazy dudes at 7-Eleven, shouting about the end of the world? What about you kooky coworker who thinks that we live in a simulation? Or even your strange uncle who thinks that birds are actually surveillance drones? Can you imagine a world where there weren't any doubters or any speculators?

You know that feeling when you're at a party and there's a long awkward silence and someone decides to break the tension with a random, bizarre fact that leaves everyone stunned and confused? Well, if you don't know that feeling, we've got you covered with a fresh collection of strange facts compiled from this r/AskReddit thread. So if you're hoping to be that person who makes everyone's heads turn during the next awkward pause, this is your opportunity to lean into the strangest version of you…

You know that person at a party who always has some random and bizarre fact to share with the group? You know who I'm talking about: that dude who always chimes in with something about the mating season for niche flies or the habitats of squirrels or a behind-the-scenes detail from a famous movie. You get the picture. Well, what if we told you that this dude could be you ? That's right. We've compiled a list of the 20 weirdest facts you could share with your friend group at your next party. So…

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but man, some of these opinions deserve a facepalm. Don't get me wrong, free speech is great and all, but that automatically means we have the right to judge your judging. Some highly opinionated folk have taken to Reddit to express themselves in the r/unpopularopinion sub, which is totally fair — that's the point of the sub. If you want to get riled up, now you know where to go. The thing with being vocal on the internet is we're privileged enough to…

Facts.

Some stereotypes were created for a reason.

Wild.

Work your magic, trailer hitch.

Ohh, shiny facts.

Pretty much at the science fair now.

A collection of hilarious made up facts that you would almost believe are real.

They're not wrong.

Real or not, still interesting.

The dude was an insurance salesman.

The truths of this world are often stranger than fiction.