Did you know that the world is full of bizarre facts. In many cases, truth is more bizarre than invented stories. Here are some fun pieces of trivia to brighten your day.
Let's begin with this: honey has an eternal shelf life. Actually, scientists have discovered jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are thousands of years old and perfectly good to consume. It is due to its unique chemical structure that makes it difficult for microbes to thrive.
Speaking of nature, the octopus actually have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the organs. Interestingly, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why these creatures usually crawl rather than float.
Here is another weird fact: scientifically, bananas are classified as berries, however, strawberries are not actually berries. Science can be complicated like that! Additionally, avocados are also fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, were you aware that you can't make here a humming noise while holding your nose? You can give it a shot right now! The reason is that humming requires air to move through your nose, and plugging it prevents the vibration.
These are just a few of the endless wonders waiting to be learned. Learning new things is a great way to pass time. Stay curious!