Surprisingly, our planet is teeming with unusual occurrences. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. Check out these cool facts to brighten your day.
Let's begin with this: natural honey lasts more info forever. Actually, scientists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. This is due to its unique chemical composition which makes it difficult for microbes to grow.
Speaking of nature, the octopus have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the respiratory system, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Also, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures tend to crawl rather than float.
Another weird tidbit: scientifically, pumpkins are berries, but strawberries are not actually berries. Science is often complicated like that! Additionally, avocados are also fruit, not veggies.
Finally, did you know that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out yourself! It happens because humming requires airflow to pass through your nasal cavity, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
These are just a few of the thousands of cool things out there. Learning new things makes you more interesting. Stay curious!