Humanity is full of surprises -good as well as bad. Did you know for example that we live in the era that has taken the highest number of photos of all time? That the majority of the pollution in space has happened in the last few years? Many such statements make us question our modern way of life, as well as make us worry for the future. But fortunately, the world also contains many good surprises and positive developments. Here are 18 statements and facts that will blow your mind.
1/ 10% of all the photos in the world were taken in recent years
Obviously, selfie sticks don’t help matters…
2/ When you throw something on the ground, it’s the same as littering the sea.
Because all litter eventually finds its way to the sea. See below for more on the seventh continent…..
3/ The probability of dying on your birthday is 14 times higher than normal
But why….?????????
4/ One child in six was conceived in an IKEA bed
For a bit of originality, buy local!
5/ Heroin used to be used as cough medicine
For addicts with chest infections?
6/ There is a seventh continent, made of waste plastic
Like an entire floating continent on the surface of the ocean, made only of human waste…
