Believe it or not, the world is teeming with bizarre occurrences. Often, reality is more bizarre than invented stories. Below are a few cool pieces of trivia to feed your brain.
First, natural honey never goes bad. Actually, scientists have discovered pots of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are millennia old and still edible. This is due to its unique chemical composition that makes it impossible for bacteria to thrive.
Speaking of nature, octopuses have 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why these creatures usually crawl rather than float.
Here is another read more crazy tidbit: botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, however, raspberries are not. Science can be confusing like that! Furthermore, avocados are also considered fruit, not veggies.
Lastly, were you aware that you can't make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and test it out yourself! It happens because making that sound requires airflow to move through your nasal cavity, and blocking it stops the sound.
These are just a few of the thousands of wonders out there. Gaining knowledge is always fun. Never stop learning!