It is a known fact that reality is teeming with weird facts. In many cases, reality is stranger than invented stories. Here are some fun facts to brighten your day.
Let's begin with this: natural honey lasts forever. Actually, archaeologists have unearthed jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and still edible. This is due to its distinct chemical composition that makes it difficult for microbes to thrive.
Moving on to animals, the octopus actually have here three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Also, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they prefer to scuttle rather than swim.
Here's a weird tidbit: in terms of botany, pumpkins are classified as berries, however, strawberries are not. Science is often complicated like that! Additionally, cucumbers are technically fruit, not vegetables.
To wrap things up, were you aware that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and test it out right now! It happens because making that sound requires air to pass through your nose, and plugging it prevents the vibration.
These are just a few of the thousands of cool things out there. Discovering trivia makes you more interesting. Stay curious!