Believe it or not, our planet is filled with bizarre facts. Often, reality is more bizarre than fantasy. Here are some random pieces of trivia to brighten your day.
First, natural honey never goes bad. Actually, explorers have found pots of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and still edible. This is due to its distinct chemical structure which makes it impossible for bacteria to grow.
Moving on to animals, the octopus possess 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 swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than float.
Another mind-bending fact: scientifically, watermelons are classified as berries, yet strawberries are not. Science is often tricky like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are also considered fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, were you aware that you can't hum while holding your nose? You can test it out right now! It happens because humming requires air to escape through your nose, and blocking it stops the sound.
There are countless of the thousands of wonders in the world. Discovering trivia is a Facts great way to pass time. Never stop learning!