Have you ever heard someone say something and go, “that cannot be true”? Although the Internet is full of lies, and you cannot believe anything you read online without double-checking, there are times when these facts are actually real. If you think about it, the world is so vast and mysterious that there are bound to be some fishy-sounding truths you would not believe are genuine. However, if you are not feeling up to the task of separating the real information from the fake one, we bring you a compilation of verified facts that may sound unbelievable but have been proven to be true. For example, did you know it was illegal to chew gum in Singapore? Keep on reading to find out more.

Plants can shoot rays of light

All living beings on Earth absorb UV rays in some way. Many life forms need these rays to survive, including humans. Contrary to common belief, plants do not need them to live, although it can be beneficial for some species. Moreover, these photosynthesizing beings have a slightly more uncommon ability.

Some plant species can fluoresce, which means they can absorb UV rays and emit them back at a longer wavelength. This makes the rays visible to human eyes, which effectively means that they have the ability to shoot light beams. That is amazing, right?