There’s nothing like a random and interesting fact to keep a circle of friends entertained. And if you’re on the lookout for some juicy facts that will entertain your buddies, we’ve got just the thing for you. So, here’s a list of unusual and interesting facts that you can share with your loved ones. Enjoy!

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Eiffel Tower’s 20th repainting cost $60 million, restoring golden hue.

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Eiffel Tower received its 20th repainting, costing around $60 million. The project, starting in 2019 and finishing in 2022, involved 25 painters working daily for 18 months to restore its original golden hue.

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Vans’ first 12 customers received shoes, paid the following day.

On March 16, 1966, the Van Doren Rubber Company, now known as Vans, opened its first store in Anaheim, California. On that first day, 12 customers ordered shoes, which were made on-site and ready for pickup in the afternoon. However, the store had no cash on hand to provide change. The customers were given the shoes and asked to return the next day to pay, and all 12 did.

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Metabolism remains stable until 60, then gradually declines with age.

Recent studies reveal that metabolism stays consistent from early adulthood until about age 60. Significant metabolic decline usually starts post-60, decreasing by roughly 0.7% annually, leading to a 26% reduction by age 90.

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“Star Wars Kid” Ghyslain Raza overcame cyberbullying to become a successful lawyer.

In 2003, Ghyslain Raza, known as the “Star Wars Kid,” faced intense cyberbullying after a private video of him imitating a Jedi Knight was uploaded online without his consent. This led to severe harassment, causing Raza to leave his high school and pursue private tutoring. Despite these challenges, he returned to complete his education, earning law degrees from McGill University, and becoming president of the Patrimoine Trois-Rivières heritage society.