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For years, scientists knew little about the elusive and dangerous electric eels. Finding a home in the Amazon, these eels have been known as one species. But recently, scientists discovered they are not one, but three distinct species. In addition, a newly discovered species Electrophorus voltai, is shockingly powerful, with shocks measured at 860 volts, well over the previous record of 650. But why are these eels so special? And are they really "eels"? 

Here are some accounts of times things got extra real. Whether it was a transformative moment, a shocking one, or when something super awkward happened. If you're looking for a funnier change of pace, here's a hilariously stupid call Lawrence PD had to respond to.

Sometimes a well-timed inappropriate thing said at a funeral can actually improve the mood and make the experience more meaningful. Other times it's family members almost coming to blows over who gets their grandpa's estate. Pretty wide swing of the pendulum, for sure. For crazy wedding stories, check this out.

Turns out those baby cams make for great nanny cams too. Never know what kind of crazy act you might catch them in the middle of. Gotta keep your kids safe! 

 *Warning* These photos will leave you wondering what kind of world do we live in!

People commented on an Ask Reddit thread about the most shocking secrets their families tried to keep from them.

Here are some more shocking facts that will make your friends think you're intelligent until they also read this.

Today on July 11, 2017 Donald Trump Jr. shellshocked a whole lotta people when he released his own emails --- practically pulling the trigger to his own head, and providing irrefutable proof that there was some collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.