Didn't want to know?! Fascinating and scary trivia & fun facts

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

Even though we think we don’t want to know scary stories, our curiosity tends to win and we end up watching or listening anyway, right? In this article, we’ve collected general-audience scary trivia and fun facts—the kind that gives you chills but you just can’t stop reading.

Some of it might make a few people regret seeing it a little, but there’s also plenty that’s good to know.

If you’re the type who wants to be informed—about the good and the bad—then follow your curiosity and check it out!

Chilling Trivia and Astonishing Truths (11–20)

Eating too many ginkgo nuts can cause toxic symptoms.

Do you like ginkgo nuts? In places with rows of ginkgo trees, you can also enjoy gathering the nuts, which really gives off that quintessential autumn vibe.

However, eating too many ginkgo nuts can make you feel unwell.

Ginkgo nuts have a property that suppresses the function of vitamin B6, which in turn interferes with the body’s ability to produce GABA properly.

As a result, they can cause diarrhea and nausea, and in some cases lead to poisoning symptoms such as convulsions.

It’s a bit scary for something as cute-looking as ginkgo nuts, isn’t it? As the saying goes, “too much of anything is bad.” Please be careful not to overeat them!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some scary trivia and surprising fun facts for general audiences—what did you think? There may have been a few you felt you’d rather not have known.

Still, I bet your heart’s a little fluttery and you’re feeling a bit excited, aren’t you? They make great conversation starters, so when you’re stuck for topics, choose the right place, the right person, and the right tidbit, and give them a try.