13 Genetically Distinct Bits of Trivia That Appear to Share A Common Ancestor But Have Evolved A Remarkable Diversity of Minutiae to Help Them Each Thrive Within Their Native Habitats

Ah, the joys of learning new and interesting facts. We’ve all been there - the moment when you hear something that is so mind-bogglingly strange that you just have to tell everyone you know. Well, if you’re looking for a new set of facts to share, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 13 surprising pieces of trivia we recently learned that will surely be the topic of conversation at your next gathering. 

From the 1700s status symbol of clean underwear to Saturday Night Live’s Not Ready for Prime Time Players, from due process victories to Lawrence Ripple’s attempted bank robbery, from Don Rickles’ mum’s inspiring story to Snooki’s humping rat goblin, from Johnny Knoxville’s rejection of SNL to Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson’s Detroit revival, from AI stealing jokes to Charlie Kaufman and Seinfeld’s classic solution of running away, from Jonah Hill’s unhealthy relationship to the drunken idea that became an Emmy-winning show, and from Mark Wahlberg’s party over patriotism - this list has something for everyone. 

So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s get to learning.

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