Believe it or not, the universe is full of strange phenomena. Frequently, truth is more bizarre than invented stories. Below are a few fun facts to feed your brain.
Let's begin with this: honey lasts forever. Truth be told, explorers have unearthed vessels containing honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and perfectly good to consume. It is due to its distinct chemical structure which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
Moving on to animals, the octopus have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the organs. Also, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they usually scuttle rather than swim.
Here's a weird fact: fact botanically speaking, watermelons are berries, however, strawberries are not. Nature can be tricky like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are technically considered fruit, not vegetables.
Lastly, were you aware that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and test it out right now! The reason is that making that sound requires air to move through your nasal cavity, and blocking it prevents the vibration.
This is just a small sample of the thousands of wonders in the world. Gaining knowledge keeps the brain sharp. Never stop learning!