Astonishing Truths You Probably Didn't Know

Did you know that the universe is full of unusual phenomena. In many cases, real life is stranger than fiction. Here are some fun pieces of trivia to expand your knowledge.

Let's begin with this: honey has an eternal shelf life. Actually, scientists have unearthed jars of honey in Egyptian pyramids that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. It is due to its distinct chemical structure which makes it difficult for bacteria to thrive.

Speaking of nature, the octopus actually have three hearts. Two of them pump blood to the respiratory system, while the third pumps it to the organs. Interestingly, when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why these creatures tend to crawl rather than float.

Another weird fact: botanically speaking, pumpkins are berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Science is often tricky like that! website Furthermore, avocados are technically considered fruit, not veggies.

To wrap things up, were you aware that it is impossible to make a humming noise while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and test it out yourself! The reason is that humming requires airflow to escape through your nose, and plugging it stops the sound.

There are countless of the thousands of amazing facts waiting to be learned. Discovering trivia makes you more interesting. Stay curious!