Surprisingly, the universe is teeming with unusual things. Often, reality is crazy than fiction. Here are some fun facts to expand your knowledge.
First, honey has an eternal shelf life. Actually, explorers have found vessels containing honey in Egyptian pyramids that are thousands of years old and still edible. It is due to its distinct chemical composition which makes it impossible for microbes to grow.
Speaking of nature, the octopus have 3 separate hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Even stranger, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than float.
Here's a weird tidbit: scientifically, watermelons are berries, but raspberries are not actually berries. Nature can be complicated like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are also considered fruit, not vegetables.
Lastly, did you know that it is impossible to make a humming noise while holding your nose? Go ahead and test it out click here right now! It happens because humming requires air to pass through your nose, and blocking it stops the sound.
This is just a small sample of the thousands of cool things out there. Learning new things makes you more interesting. Never stop learning!