These True Facts Sound Incredibly Fake

Bountiful Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have actually been around the earth about as long as the dinosaurs. It is believed that they first came into existence some 115 million years ago. Not too surprising considering how difficult the tiny little creatures can be to get out of your home. This discovery was huge for scientists, who previously had no idea that bugs were such an important part of history.

The More You Know

All the Professors in Pokemon have been named after trees.
Fleas can jump up to 100 times their body length.
The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.