Surprisingly, reality is full of bizarre phenomena. Frequently, reality is stranger than fiction. Check out these interesting facts to brighten your day.
To start off, honey has an eternal shelf life. Truth be told, researchers have discovered pots of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are millennia old and still edible. It is due to its distinct chemical structure which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
Speaking of nature, octopuses actually have three hearts. Two hearts 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 tend to crawl rather than swim.
Here's a weird fact: botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, yet raspberries are not. Biology can be confusing like that! Additionally, cucumbers are also considered fruit, not vegetables.
To website wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out right now! It happens because humming requires air to move through your nose, and plugging it stops the sound.
There are countless of the many amazing facts in the world. Gaining knowledge is always fun. Stay curious!