You might be surprised to learn that the world is packed with strange occurrences. Often, truth is more bizarre than invented stories. Check out these fun pieces of trivia to expand your knowledge.
First, honey lasts forever. In fact, archaeologists have discovered jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are thousands of years old and still safe to eat. It is due to its unique chemical composition that makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
Speaking of nature, octopuses have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Also, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures usually scuttle rather than swim.
Here's a weird fact: botanically speaking, watermelons are berries, however, strawberries are not actually berries. Biology is often confusing like that! On top of that, cucumbers are also fruit, not veggies.
Lastly, were you aware that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can try it yourself! It happens because making that sound requires air to pass through your nasal cavity, and plugging it stops the sound.
There are countless of the thousands of cool things waiting to be learned. Learning new things fact is always fun. Stay curious!