The Strangest Natural and Man-Made Items that Actually Exist

From the most simple to the jaw-droppingly fantastic, the world is filled with mesmerizing things. There are things, both naturally-occurring and man-made, however, that are both unexplainable and a little ridiculous.

Here are just some of the strangest things that exist in our world...

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The More You Know

Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
Former billionaire Chuck Feeney has given away over 99% of his 6.3 billion dollars to help under privileged kids go to college. He is now worth $2 million dollars.
The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.