It is a known fact that the universe is filled with strange occurrences. Frequently, real life is Facts crazy than invented stories. Here are some cool pieces of trivia to feed your brain.
Let's begin with this: honey lasts forever. Actually, scientists have discovered jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible. This is due to its distinct chemical composition that makes it impossible for microbes to grow.
In the animal kingdom, the octopus have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why these creatures usually crawl rather than float.
Here is another weird tidbit: botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, however, strawberries are not actually berries. Nature is often confusing like that! Furthermore, avocados are also fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to hum while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and give it a shot yourself! The reason is that humming requires air to pass through your nose, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of the many cool things in the world. Learning new things keeps the brain sharp. Never stop learning!