What are Weird Facts all about?

At Weird Facts, all of the content is user-generated, which means that we don't have an editor who decides what you should find interesting. We figure that you can find that same-old same-old pretty much anywhere else. So instead, we make it easy for you to submit stories, photos, videos—whatever you find interesting, informative, different or fun. You can also see—and vote on—the stuff that other users submit.

Do I have to register to use Weird Facts?

No. You can browse through any of the posted content, but by registering, you can also vote and comment on any of the content you see. Registering only takes a few seconds. It might not change the world, but it will change the way you see the web.

Why should I choose Weird Facts over another socially driven site?

We admit that we're partial to Weird Facts, but we think that you'll find that it's easier to set up, easier to use and easier to manage. The content is all generated by members of the Weird Facts community, and can be sorted by how popular the stories are, how recently they were posted, and by which submission has the most comments.

How do I change my profile?

When you log in, go the top right corner and click on "Your account." This will take you to the Public Profile page where you can change the information that other users see (your geographic location, and any other information that you want to share) and upload or change an avatar. You can also change your password, email address and ZIP code.

Can other Mixx users see my real name or email address?

No. All of that information is hidden from public view. People will only know you by your user name.

Do I have to tag stuff I want to submit?

No, tags are not required, but they do offer some benefits that make it worth the effort. First, it just makes it easier for people to get a better idea of what the content is about. Some stories explain themselves pretty well in the title and description, but sometimes it needs a bit of help. Second, tags are a great way to browse the site. If your content has tags, it'll be easier for people to find the content that you submit. Third (and last, we promise), content that is tagged will show up higher in the search results, another way to make sure that people find the good stuff.

Why can't I submit content to the "Popular" category?

Everything you submit—whether it's text, videos or photos—goes to the "Popular" category by default, so you don't need to specify it explicitly. The popular stories are pulled from all categories and tags on weirdfactsabout.com. The only time that content isn't submitted to "Popular" is when you submit it only to a group.

Mixx won't accept my link. What's the deal?

There are a couple reasons why your link may not be making it through the first step of the submission process: First, we have a 3rd party who provides content filtering for us. So it's possible that the filter may have caught it. Second, it could be a server to server issue. When someone submits an URL to us, our servers go out and requests information from the server the URL is hosted on. If that server responds weirdly, then our server sort of throws up its hands and says, "Sorry, can't submit." Either way, please pass the URL on to us. We'll be happy to take a look, figure out how it's coded and see why our server's not accepting it. This way, over time, we can increase the number of URLs our system can accept.

What information can people see about me?

Only what you list in your personal profile when you register. You can always go back to Your Account and update your information. Add whatever you like, or delete everything but your user name.

What do I put in the About Me box?

Whatever you'd like other members of the Weird Facts community to know about you. Are you a political junkie? A cat lover? Into knitting or skiing? The middle child? The middle child of eight? This is your opportunity to share as much or as little as you like. Whatever you enter here will be visible when another user clicks on your user name or avatar. If they like what they see, they can easily add you as a contact.

Who decides if content is removed?

The users make that call. We're the people behind the site, and we make the decision based on whether the content violates our Terms of Use, which all users agree to when they register. Think we made a mistake? Use the Feedback link to let us know.

Can removed content be resubmitted?

No. Once we decide that something is inappropriate for Mixx, we do not allow that exact URL to be resubmitted. This will not prevent other content from the same site to be submitted, however. Can my account be terminated? If you've been bad, yes, we can and will block your account. We'll only do it for repeated violations of the Terms of Use, not for a first offense, because we know very well that everyone make the occasional mistake.

If my account is terminated, can I ever Weird Facts again?

Are you offering us a bribe? Sadly, we can't accept. Our policy is pretty explicit: We're not going to welcome people who are trying to subvert the system, spam other users, submit illegal content, or just make it an unpleasant experience for other users. If you think you've been banned unfairly, please send us an email at and we'll check it out.