It is a known fact that our planet is packed with bizarre phenomena. Often, reality is more bizarre than fiction. Check out these fun facts to brighten your day.
Let's begin with this: honey has an eternal shelf life. Truth be told, explorers have found jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are millennia old and still safe to eat. This is due to fact its distinct chemical structure which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
Moving on to animals, octopuses possess 3 separate hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they usually scuttle rather than swim.
Another crazy fact: in terms of botany, bananas are berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Nature can be tricky like that! On top of that, cucumbers are technically fruit, not vegetables.
Finally, did you know that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out right now! The reason is that humming requires air to move through your nasal cavity, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of the endless amazing facts out there. Learning new things keeps the brain sharp. Never stop learning!