We live in a weird and wonderful world, and the more you learn about it, the more it fascinates you. If you love reading random fun facts about things, places and people around the world, we have got you covered! This list is filled with hundreds of random, interesting, heartwarming, weird and fun facts that are not only entertaining but also educational.
542/600 A ship lost Nike shoes at sea, and beachcombers later traded them to make pairs.
In 1990, the Hansa Carrier lost containers full of Nike shoes in the North Pacific. Hundreds of shoes later washed onto beaches in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Since the shoes floated in separately, beachcombers even held swap meets to match left and right shoes.
541/600 An 83-year-old woman received the first 3D-printed titanium lower jaw.
In the Netherlands, surgeons gave an 83-year-old woman a full lower jaw made with 3D printing. Engineers built the custom jaw from titanium powder and shaped it to fit her body, so she could speak and swallow again the next day.
