You might be surprised to learn that our planet is filled with bizarre facts. In many cases, real life is stranger than fiction. Below are a few interesting facts to expand your knowledge.
Let's begin with this: honey never goes bad. Truth be told, explorers have discovered jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are millennia old and still safe to eat. This is due to its unique chemical composition that makes it difficult for microbes to thrive.
Speaking of nature, the octopus actually have 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the respiratory system, while the other one 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 usually scuttle rather than float.
Here is another mind-bending fact: botanically speaking, watermelons are berries, yet raspberries are not. Biology can be tricky like that! On top of that, avocados are read more technically fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, did you know that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out right now! It happens because making that sound requires airflow to pass through your nose, and blocking it stops the sound.
These are just a few of the thousands of wonders waiting to be learned. Learning new things is a great way to pass time. Stay curious!