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21 Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

17.

Americans use 500 million plastic straws every DAY. 500 MILLION. Great reason to buy some cheap metal straws on Amazon and ask for NO STRAW anytime you're at a bar or a restaurant. That's a crazy number, and a ridiculous amount of those end up in the ocean!

18.

We share 50% of our DNA with bananas.

19.

The animal that is closest to humans in terms of organ compatibility is not a primate, but the humble cow.

20.

There are over 100 cities in China with a population of over 1 million people that have no airport.

21.

A dot made with a pencil has more carbon atoms than there are people on the planet.

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.