Mind-Blowing Bits of Knowledge To Impress Your Friends

Believe it or not, our planet is filled with unusual facts. Frequently, reality is more bizarre than invented stories. Here are some fun pieces of trivia to expand your knowledge.

First, honey has an eternal shelf life. In fact, archaeologists have discovered vessels containing honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and perfectly good to consume. This is due to its distinct chemical structure that makes it impossible for bacteria to grow.

In the animal kingdom, octopuses have 3 separate 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 usually crawl rather than float.

Here's a mind-bending fact: in terms of botany, pumpkins are berries, however, strawberries are not. Science can be confusing like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are also fruit, not veggies.

To wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to read more hum while pinching your nose shut? You can give it a shot right now! It happens because making that sound requires air to pass through your nose, and blocking it prevents the vibration.

There are countless of the thousands of amazing facts waiting to be learned. Discovering trivia keeps the brain sharp. Stay curious!