You might be surprised to learn that the world is packed with weird facts. Often, real life is crazy than invented stories. Below are a few random facts to brighten your day.
First, honey lasts forever. In fact, researchers have unearthed pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. This is due to its distinct chemical composition that makes it difficult for bacteria to grow.
In the animal kingdom, the octopus have 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, 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.
Another crazy fact: botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, but raspberries are not. Biology is often confusing like that! On top of that, cucumbers are also considered fruit, fact not vegetables.
Lastly, did you know that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and try it yourself! It happens because making that sound requires air to pass through your nasal cavity, and blocking it stops the sound.
There are countless of the many cool things out there. Gaining knowledge makes you more interesting. Keep exploring!