Believe it or not, the universe is teeming with weird facts. Frequently, reality is stranger than invented stories. Check out these interesting pieces of trivia to feed your brain.
First, natural honey has an eternal shelf life. Actually, explorers have discovered pots of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and still edible. This is due to its unique chemical composition which makes it difficult for microbes to grow.
Moving on to animals, the octopus actually have 3 separate hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why these creatures tend to crawl rather than swim.
Here is another weird tidbit: botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, yet strawberries are not actually berries. Nature is often complicated like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are technically considered fruit, not vegetables.
To wrap things up, were you aware that you can't hum while pinching your nose shut? You can try fact it right now! The reason is that humming requires air to move through your nose, and plugging it prevents the vibration.
There are countless of the many wonders in the world. Learning new things keeps the brain sharp. Never stop learning!