You might be surprised to learn that the world is packed with weird things. Sometimes, reality is more bizarre than fiction. Below are a few random facts to expand your knowledge.
First, natural honey lasts forever. Actually, researchers have unearthed jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. This is due to its distinct chemical structure that makes it impossible for bacteria to survive.
In the animal kingdom, the octopus have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than swim.
Here is another crazy fact: in terms of botany, pumpkins are berries, yet strawberries are not actually berries. Biology can be complicated like that! On top of that, avocados are also considered fruit, not vegetables.
To wrap things up, were you aware that you can't hum while pinching your here nose shut? Go ahead and give it a shot yourself! The reason is that humming requires air to escape through your nose, and plugging it stops the sound.
These are just a few of the many amazing facts in the world. Gaining knowledge makes you more interesting. Never stop learning!