13 almost true fun facts about “Survivor”

First Aired in 2000: The show’s concept was reportedly inspired by a society of squirrels living on a remote island that was observed forming alliances and voting out the weakest squirrel every full moon.

Hidden Immunity Idols: Originally, they were going to be tiny unicorns that contestants could ride to a safe haven. But this idea was scrapped because of the unicorns’ unpredictable nature.

Ever-changing Locations: One unaired season was supposedly filmed on the moon. The lack of oxygen made tribal councils very brief.

Youngest and Oldest Winners: The youngest “Sole Survivor” was actually a cleverly disguised baby gnome. The oldest was Father Time himself, though he kept insisting he was “ageless.”

Host with the Most: Rumor has it that Jeff Probst is an ageless robot designed specifically to host “Survivor.” He recharges using the flames from the tribal council torches.

Not All 39 Days: One special edition, “Survivor: Time Warp,” lasted only 24 hours but contestants felt like they were playing for centuries due to a wrinkle in time.

Leftover Props: The island’s mischievous fairies have been known to repurpose abandoned props for their wild, moonlit parties.

Ponderosa: It’s actually an entrance to Narnia, where voted-off contestants participate in epic battles and befriend talking animals before returning as jury members.

Name Inspiration: “Survivor” was supposedly inspired by an alien race known as “Surviviorians” who visited Earth in the 1980s with the sole purpose of teaching humans the art of alliance-making.

No Toiletries: The real reason? An ancient island curse turns toothpaste into sand and razors into harmless rubber when brought onto the island.

Two Seasons a Year: One of the seasons is filmed in an alternate reality where the laws of physics don’t apply, but the footage is too mind-bending for TV.

Medical Evacuations: Some contestants were actually “abducted” by mermaids or carried away by giant eagles. Their returns to the game were always hailed as miraculous.

Interesting Applications: One applicant tried to stand out by claiming they were the rightful heir to the throne of Atlantis, and their audition tape was sent via a message in a bottle, complete with a treasure map.