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Did you know that the Great Wall of China isn't actually visible from space? It's a popular myth that has been floating around for years. Astronauts who've been in space have reported that they can't see the Great Wall with the naked eye. It's incredibly narrow, even though it's really long! So, next time you're asked about man-made structures visible from space, you'll know it's not the Great Wall of China. The truth is even cooler: highways, airplanes, and cities are much easier to spot!

Did you ever wonder why barcodes are always scanned with a red laser? It's not just because it looks cool, there's actually a super scientific reason. The color red is less likely to be absorbed by the black and white lines of the barcode, meaning the scanner can read it more accurately. So next time you're at the grocery store, impress your friends with this out-of-the-box fun fact. Red lasers aren't just for Star Wars, they're used in barcodes too!

Did you know that the world’s shortest war lasted just 40 to 45 minutes? It was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes of British bombardment. That's less time than it takes to watch an episode of Game of Thrones! So, if you were waiting for a truly odd and offbeat fact to share at your next trivia night, here it is. The shortest war in human history was shorter than your lunch break!