
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Instagram has more to offer than duck face selfies and skinny girls spruiking dubious tea products.
For those who want to get more from their feed than, say, photos of #blessed strangers with #nofilter (yeah, right) there are heaps of accounts offering everything from cool historical photos to random fun facts.
Here are some of our favourites.
1. National Geographic @natgeo
Follow for: breathtaking photography and an abundance of info about our natural world, wild animals, and different cultures.
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2. Curiosity Rover @marscuriosity
Follow for: a rare insight into Mars.
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3. American Museum of Natural History @amnh
Follow for: Interesting facts galore, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in this world-famous establishment when the doors are closed.
4. NASA @nasa
Follow for: wow factor. Or if you like to feel very, very small.
5. History in Pics @historyphotographed
Follow for: amazing snapshots from the past, covering everything from the world wars to old-time Hollywood.
English boy scouts collecting funds for those affected by the Titanic disaster, 1912.
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9th Armored Division technician with a little French girl just after the Battle of the Bulge, 1945.
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The Original Sesame Street cast, 1969-1970.
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6. WTF Fun Facts @wtffunfacts
Follow for: exactly what you think. Fun facts that make you go "wtf!?"
7. Science by Guff @science
Follow for: interestingscience facts coupled with stunning imagery.
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8. Tech by Guff @tech
Follow for: awesome bite-sized facts about contemporary innovation.
8. TED Talks @ted
Follow for: a unique mix of interesting knowledge, quotes, ideas and real life stories.
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