Unbelievable Bits of Knowledge That Will Shock You

Surprisingly, the world is teeming with unusual phenomena. Often, real life is crazy than fantasy. Below are a few interesting pieces of trivia to brighten your day.

To start off, honey never goes bad. Actually, researchers have found jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are thousands of years old and still edible. It is due to its unique chemical composition that makes it impossible for microbes to thrive.

Moving on to animals, octopuses actually have 3 separate hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Even stranger, when an octopus moves quickly, the heart that delivers blood to the body takes a break, which is why they tend to crawl rather than float.

Here's a mind-bending tidbit: in terms of botany, watermelons are classified as berries, however, strawberries are not. Science is often tricky like that! Additionally, cucumbers are also considered fruit, not vegetables.

Finally, did you know that you can't hum while pinching your nose shut? You can test it out yourself! It happens because making that sound requires air to move through your nose, and blocking it prevents the vibration.

There are countless of the many wonders out there. Discovering trivia is a fact great way to pass time. Stay curious!