Surprisingly, our planet is packed with strange facts. Often, truth is stranger than invented stories. Check out these interesting pieces of trivia to brighten your day.
First, honey never goes bad. Actually, scientists have found vessels containing honey in Egyptian pyramids that are thousands of years old and still safe to eat. This is due to its distinct chemical composition which makes it difficult for microbes to survive.
Moving on to animals, the octopus possess three hearts. Two hearts 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 takes a break, which is why these creatures prefer to crawl rather than swim.
Here's a mind-bending tidbit: in terms of botany, watermelons are berries, but raspberries are not. Biology is often complicated like that! Additionally, avocados are also fruit, not veggies.
Finally, were you aware that you can't hum while holding your nose? You can give it a shot right now! It happens because making that sound requires air website to pass through your nasal cavity, and blocking it stops the sound.
These are just a few of the many cool things out there. Learning new things makes you more interesting. Never stop learning!