383 Disturbing Facts about Our World: Shocking, Ironic or Simply Sad Pieces of Trivia (Trivia and Quizzes)

Following the success of my trivia website, RaiseYourBrain , I ventured into publishing award-winning collections of unbelievable facts that have captivated hundreds of thousands of readers. Among the most talked-about sections in each book was “Disturbing Facts About Our World.”
In 2020, I dedicated an entire volume to unsettling truths—grim crimes, shocking hypocrisy, bizarre medical conditions, and jaw-dropping misfortunes—all woven together with stories so strange they seem fictional. One chapter even explored COVID-19 trivia alongside other medical oddities. The response was overwhelming, leading to a second instalment in 2023. Now, the time has come for instalment number three.
I know some readers might find this avalanche of negativity intense—but facts are facts! If you’re curious enough to keep reading, brace yourself for trivia like: People who watch morning news are more likely to feel depressed by afternoon. 81% of global executions in 2002 occurred in just three countries: the USA, China, and Iran. High cortisol levels can shrink a woman’s brain. Men ejaculate sperm that was produced 2–3 months earlier. After Saudi Arabia granted women voting rights in 2015, the only country left where women cannot vote is Vatican City. Flies can breathe and survive for hours without a head. Antarctica smells like penguin poop. Some women lactate through their armpits after childbirth. Ancient Romans used mouse dung as a remedy—even for bad breath. However incredible these may sound, every entry has been verified and fact-checked. Ready to dive in? Let’s begin.