It is a known fact that our planet is teeming with strange facts. Frequently, real life is stranger than fantasy. Here are some random facts to brighten your day.
Let's begin with this: natural honey lasts forever. Truth be told, scientists have found jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and still edible. This is due to its distinct chemical composition which makes it impossible for bacteria to grow.
Moving on to animals, the octopus possess 3 separate hearts. Two of them 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 stops beating, which is why these creatures prefer to scuttle rather than swim.
Here is another weird tidbit: in terms of botany, pumpkins are classified as berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Biology can be confusing like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are technically considered fruit, not veggies.
Lastly, did you know that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose here shut? You can give it a shot yourself! It happens because making that sound requires airflow to move through your nose, and plugging it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of the endless amazing facts waiting to be learned. Learning new things is always fun. Never stop learning!