Believe it or not, reality is filled with unusual facts. Often, real life is stranger than invented stories. Below are a few interesting pieces of trivia to feed your brain.
Let's begin with this: natural honey never goes bad. Truth be told, researchers have unearthed jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and still safe to eat. It is due to its distinct chemical composition which makes it difficult for bacteria to grow.
In the animal kingdom, the octopus possess 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the organs. Even stranger, Facts when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they prefer to scuttle rather than float.
Here is another mind-bending fact: in terms of botany, watermelons are berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Nature can be tricky like that! Additionally, cucumbers are technically considered fruit, not veggies.
Lastly, did you know that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out yourself! It happens because making that sound requires air to pass through your nasal cavity, and plugging it stops the sound.
There are countless of the thousands of amazing facts in the world. Gaining knowledge keeps the brain sharp. Never stop learning!