You might be surprised to learn that reality is filled with unusual facts. In many cases, real life is more bizarre than fantasy. Below are a few cool facts to feed your brain.
To start off, natural honey has an eternal shelf life. In fact, archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and still edible. This is due to its unique chemical composition that fact makes it impossible for microbes to grow.
Moving on to animals, the octopus have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the respiratory system, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Even stranger, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures usually scuttle rather than float.
Here's a crazy tidbit: botanically speaking, pumpkins are classified as berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Nature can be complicated like that! Additionally, cucumbers are technically considered fruit, not veggies.
To wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to hum while holding your nose? Go ahead and test it out yourself! It happens because humming requires airflow to pass through your nose, and blocking it stops the sound.
This is just a small sample of the endless wonders in the world. Learning new things is a great way to pass time. Stay curious!