Did you know that the world is teeming with bizarre occurrences. Often, truth is crazy than invented stories. Below are a few cool facts to expand your knowledge.
To start off, natural honey has an eternal shelf life. In fact, scientists have unearthed vessels containing honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still safe to eat. This is due to its unique chemical composition which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
Moving on to animals, octopuses possess three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures usually scuttle rather than swim.
Another crazy fact: in terms of botany, pumpkins are classified as berries, yet strawberries are not actually berries. Science is often confusing like that! On top of that, avocados are also fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, did you know that you can't hum while holding your nose? You can try it yourself! The reason is that making that sound requires airflow to pass through your nose, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of read more the many wonders out there. Gaining knowledge keeps the brain sharp. Keep exploring!