It is a known fact that the world is full of bizarre facts. In many cases, truth is crazy than invented stories. Below are a few interesting pieces of trivia to expand your knowledge.
Let's begin with this: fact honey lasts forever. Actually, archaeologists have discovered vessels containing honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. This is due to its distinct chemical structure that makes it impossible for microbes to grow.
Speaking of nature, the octopus actually have 3 separate hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the organs. Interestingly, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures tend to scuttle rather than float.
Here is another mind-bending fact: scientifically, watermelons are berries, yet raspberries are not. Biology is often tricky like that! On top of that, cucumbers are also fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and test it out right now! It happens because humming requires airflow to escape through your nasal cavity, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of the thousands of cool things waiting to be learned. Gaining knowledge is a great way to pass time. Stay curious!