15 Bits Of Trivia We’ve Arranged Into An Impenetrable Factual Phalanx Capable Of Infiltrating Your Hippocampus (Though Admittedly Ineffective Against Cavalry)

When it comes to peculiar hobbies, Patricia Highsmith, the renowned novelist famous for her psychological thrillers, takes the cake. Instead of collecting stamps or coins, she opted for something a little slimier: snails. Not only did she keep 300 of them as pets in her Swiss home, but she also brought them to social events in her handbag. And if that wasn't enough to make you do a double-take, brace yourself for the next fact: Double Stuf Oreos are not, in fact, doubly stuffed. A 2013 study proved that the amount of filling in these beloved cookies is only 1.86 times that of the classic version, leaving us all feeling a little betrayed. And last but not least, did you know that in the Victorian era, fern collecting was all the rage? The trend, known as pteridomania, had people scouring the countryside in search of exotic specimens to add to their collections. Sounds like a pretty wild time if you ask us! Sit back, relax, and stock up on your ferns as you read through the rest of these amazing facts!

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