Did you know that the world is filled with weird phenomena. In many cases, truth fact is more bizarre than invented stories. Check out these cool facts to brighten your day.
To start off, honey never goes bad. Actually, archaeologists have unearthed vessels containing honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and still safe to eat. This is due to its distinct chemical structure which makes it difficult for microbes to thrive.
Speaking of nature, octopuses possess 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures prefer to crawl rather than swim.
Here's a weird fact: in terms of botany, bananas are berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Nature is often tricky like that! Furthermore, avocados are also considered fruit, not veggies.
Lastly, were you aware that it is impossible to make a humming noise while holding your nose? You can try it yourself! The reason is that humming requires airflow to escape through your nose, and blocking it stops the sound.
These are just a few of the thousands of cool things out there. Discovering trivia keeps the brain sharp. Keep exploring!