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  • Did you know that honey never spoils? That’s right, you could eat 3,000-year-old honey, and it’d still be sweet. It's like the food equivalent of a vampire, immortal and sweet!

Octopuses have three hearts

  • Octopuses have three hearts! If one stops loving, they've got two backups. Talk about being prepared for breakups.

 

immortal jellyfish


There's a species of jellyfish named Turritopsis dohrnii that is immortal. It can basically hit the rewind button on its life cycle. If only we could do that with embarrassing moments!

 

Eiffel tower grows taller in summer

  • The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer. When it’s hot, the metal expands. So, in the summer, even the Eiffel Tower is stretching out and relaxing.

     

    planets with raining diamonds

  • It rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter. If you thought it rained cats and dogs here, imagine the weather report there!

     

    penguins propose with pebbles

  • Penguins propose with pebbles. If that’s not the cutest thing you’ve heard today, I feel jealous of being single.

     

    _Sharks_Existed_Before_Trees

  • Sharks existed before trees. It’s like they’ve been swimming around since the beginning of time, waiting for shade to be invented.

     

    There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe

  • There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe. Checkmate, space!

     

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  • The average chocolate bar contains eight insect parts. Extra protein, anyone?

     

    lobster fact

  • Lobsters have blue blood. They’re the aristocrats of the sea.

     

    koalas have identical fingerprints, like humans

  • Koalas have fingerprints almost identical to humans. The perfect crime? Perhaps.

     

    parliament basketball court

  • There's a basketball court on the top floor of the U.S. Supreme Court Building. It's known as the "Highest Court in the Land." Score! If you are wondering if it's open to the public,? The Supreme Court building is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–3 PM, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

     

    astronauts grow inches taller in space

  • Astronauts grow up to 2 inches taller in space. No gravity, no problem! Want to play basketball in space?

     

    the great wall of China visible from space

  • The Great Wall of China is not visible from space with the naked eye. It’s like the ultimate game of hide-and-seek.

     

    all ants on earth weigh as much as all the humans

  • All the ants on Earth weigh about as much as all the humans. That's a lot of ant power.

     

    world's largest desert is the chilliest desert

  • Antarctica is the coldest desert on Earth, even colder than the Arctic. It's also the largest desert on Earth, covering 14.2 million square kilometres' world’s largest desert is Antarctica. Not all deserts are hot! So, if you ever thought deserts were just hot, sandy places, think again. Antarctica's here to cool down those misconceptions with a frosty surprise!

     

    vending machine kills people

  • Vending machines are the silent but deadly predators of the urban jungle, claiming more lives every year than sharks. Maybe we should start saying, "Swim with the sharks, it’s safer than snack shopping."

     



  • The universe is basically showing off at this point: more stars in the sky than grains of sand on Earth, but more atoms in a grain of sand than stars in the universe. Mind officially boggled.

     

    dutch east ndia company is 8 times apple of today

  • The Dutch East India Company was like the Apple of its day but multiplied by 8. If they had smartphones, they’d probably have been made of actual gold.

     

    Vergara, also known as Redosking, is a hyper-realistic artist who creates incredible images of the human eye using only coloured pencils and pens

  • A 19-year-old artist creating an incredible image of the human eye with nothing but pencils and pens? That’s some eye-opening talent right there. Imagine being 19 and drawing something so cool with just colored pencils and pens that people think they're looking at high-definition photos. That's the magic of Jose Vergara, a.k.a. Redosking, a wizard with art supplies who can make the human eye look so real, you'd swear it's about to wink at you. His art is like a love letter to the eyes, capturing all their beauty and secrets with strokes and shades that leave you doing double-takes

     



  • If the Sun got swapped out for a black hole of equal mass, Earth would just keep orbiting as usual. However, the solar system would get much colder, and Earth's temperature would change. There would also be no solar wind or solar magnetic storms affecting us. So, in space, sometimes a change of heart doesn’t mean the end of the world.

     

    ginny the superhero dog

  • Ginny the shelter dog turned superhero for cats, rescuing over 900 with her own brand of fur-covered justice. Ginny the Dog is a Schnauzer-Siberian Husky mix who rescues cats from Long Island, New York. She has been rescuing stray cats for 12 years, beginning with her owner, Philip. Who says cats and dogs can’t be friends?

     

    cow rights in India

  • India giving cows their own bill of rights is like saying, "Moo-ve over, humans, cows are citizens too!" In India, cows are not just animals; they're considered sacred by many, which is why the cow protection law is taken pretty seriously. Basically, the Indian Constitution has this section called Directive Principles of State Policy, which is like a wish list for making the country a better place.

    banana ketchup
     

  • Banana Ketchup: In the Philippines, bananas step up to the plate, literally, as they're used to make ketchup. It's a sweeter take on the traditional tomato-based staple. Imagine your fries getting a tropical twist!

    rabbit island

     

  • Rabbit Island: There’s an island in Japan where the bunnies rule. It’s inhabited solely by rabbits, making it the fluffiest, hoppiest place on Earth. Talk about a bunny paradise!

    Wetting agents of water used by fire fighters

     

  • Super Water: Firefighters use wetting agents to make water wetter, which helps it better tackle fires. Wetting agents are like special soaps that we mix with water to fight fires. They make the water spread out more easily and soak into burning things, putting out the fire faster and making sure it doesn't start again. It's like giving water a superpower boost to save the day.

    shark huge meal

     

  • Whale of a Meal: Blue whales gulp half a million calories in one mouthful. It’s like their own version of extreme fast-food dining, ocean style.

    flea sized octopus
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  • Flea-Sized Octopus: A baby octopus is about the size of a flea when born. From tiny flea to ocean master, that’s quite the growth spurt.

     

  • Aerial Animal Trio: A sheep, a duck, and a rooster were the first passengers in a hot air balloon. It's like the setup to a joke, but it's actually a historical fact.

    dolphins has their own name they call

     

  • Dolphin Names: Dolphins have names for each other, using specific calls. It’s like they have their own underwater social network, with everyone knowing each other by sound.

     

  • Glowing Turtles: The hawksbill sea turtle can glow due to biofluorescence. It's the ocean's way of throwing its own neon party.


    kangaroo facts

     

  • Kangaroo Mob: A group of kangaroos is called a mob. They're not just about hopping around; they’re about hopping around together, mob style.

Weird Facts

  1. Wombat poop is cube-shaped. Nature’s way of playing Tetris.
  2. A crocodile can't stick its tongue out. It’s like they’re permanently saying, “I’m too cool for school.”
  3. The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days. That’s a lot of "me time" for the first twin.
  4. Turtles can breathe through their butts. I’m not even going to touch that one.
  5. The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. Talk about wearing your heart on your sleeve, or your head.
  6. A single cloud can weigh more than 1 million pounds. And you thought your backpack was heavy.
  7. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain. No comment needed.
  8. A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus. It’s like having your birthday party before you were even born.
  9. Your stomach gets a new lining every three to four days. This is to stop it from digesting itself. Talk about self-control!
  10. Cats have fewer toes on their back paws. It's like nature’s version of wearing different-sized shoes.
  11. A group of kittens is called a "kindle." That's right, before it was an e-reader, it was a cuddle puddle.
  12. It's illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland because they get lonely. That’s what I call animal friendship goals.
  13. The average person spends 6 months of their lifetime waiting on a red light to turn green. Talk about a "stop and smell the roses" moment.
  14. Most toilet paper sold for home use in France is pink. Chic, non?
  15. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear. They’re the ultimate eavesdroppers.
  16. A rhinoceros’ horn is made of hair. Talk about a hair-raising fact.
  17. Mount Disappointment: There’s a mountain in Australia named after exactly how it makes you feel at the top: disappointed. Guess it’s the journey, not the view, that counts here.
  18. Bread as Erasers: Before rubber erasers, people used bread to erase pencil marks. Lunch and homework combined—talk about multitasking!
  19. Italian Last Names: In Italy, your direction of origin decides your surname's ending. "i" for the north, "o" for the south. It’s like a last name GPS.
  20. Cold Allergy: Imagine being allergic to cold weather. That’s cold urticaria for you. It’s like nature’s way of saying, "Maybe try a warmer climate?"
  21. Rugby’s Roots: Rugby is named after the school in England where it was invented. It’s like if "math" was called "boredom" after my high school class.
  22. Iceberg Etymology: The word iceberg is from the Dutch word "ijsberg," meaning ice mountain. It’s pretty much what it says on the tin.
  23. Fox Gathering: A group of foxes is known as an "earth." Because "a cunning of foxes" was apparently too on the nose.
  24. Penguin Hydration: Penguins can drink salt water thanks to a special gland. It’s like they have their own built-in desalination plant.
  25. Saliva Pools: Over your lifetime, you'll produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools. That’s a lot of drool, especially if you’re thinking about those banana ketchup fries.
  26. Shortest Sentence: "Go." is the shortest complete sentence in the English language. It’s brief, it’s to the point, and it’s grammatically complete.

Interesting Fun Facts

  1. Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't. Mind blown, right? Next, you'll tell me watermelons are a conspiracy.
  2. A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance." Sounds like a party I want to be invited to!
  3. Cows have best friends and can get stressed when they are separated. It’s like, “Mooove over, I need to stand next to my BFF.”
  4. There's a volcano in Indonesia that spews blue lava. It’s like Earth’s own fashion show with exclusive lava colors.
  5. A jiffy is an actual unit of time. It’s 1/100th of a second. So, when someone says they’ll be back in a jiffy, they’re really not planning on being gone long!
  6. The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one. Once you pop, you really can’t stop.
  7. You can't hum while holding your nose. Go ahead, try it. I’ll wait.
  8. An octopus has nine brains, one for each tentacle and then some. Overachiever much?
  9. The smell of freshly-cut grass is actually a plant distress call. Sorry, plants, it just smells so good!
  10. An adult human has 206 bones, while a baby starts out with about 300. It’s like we’re part puzzle, losing pieces as we grow.
  11. Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. It’s like they enjoy chilling out too.
  12. Peanuts aren’t actually nuts. They’re legumes. In other words, they're the undercover agents of the nut world.
  13. The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean. It’s like the ocean version of a seasoned dish.
  14. The tongue is the only muscle in the body that is attached at only one end. It's the ultimate freestyler.
  15. Cows can walk upstairs but not down because of how their knees are made. It’s like they’re always aiming higher.
  16. Giraffes have no vocal cords. The silent giants of the animal kingdom.
  17. The US has 4% of the world's population, but 25% of the world's prison population. It's like America decided to collect convicts the way some people collect stamps.
  18. The age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, has been cracked: the chicken came first. It’s all thanks to a protein that’s the chicken’s secret recipe for eggshells.
  19. Ever wonder why your nose gets runny when you cry? It’s because you have holes in your bottom eyelids called the Punctum that drain those extra tears into your nose. Nature’s way of adding a faucet to your emotions.
  20. Jimmy Carter broke the mold as the first American president to be born in a hospital. Before that, it was all about home sweet home.
  21. That image of a T4 Bacteriophage (virus) seen through an electron microscope? It’s like the universe’s version of a sci-fi villain, tiny but terrifyingly intricate.
  22. In the animal kingdom's heart-to-body size ratio contest, dogs are the big-hearted champions. They're all about loving you more per pound.
  23. Cats, with their disdain for sweets and meticulous grooming habits, still manage to look forever young, especially those adorable Sand cats. It’s like they know the secret to eternal youth and are just too cool to share.
  24. Butterflies tasting with their feet is like having your cake and walking on it too. Talk about a a unique way to enjoy a meal!
  25. Larry the Twitter Bird: Ever wonder about the Twitter bird's name? It's Larry! Next time you tweet, give a little nod to Larry for keeping your tweets flying across the Twitterverse.
  1. Trailing Trailers: Movie trailers used to be shown after the movie, which is why they're called "trailers." Imagine sticking around after the credits now just to catch a glimpse of what's coming next.
  2. Longest Word: The longest English word is 189,819 letters long and describes a protein known as titin. It’s so long, by the time you finish pronouncing it, you might have aged a bit.
  3. Octopus Offspring: Octopuses lay 56,000 eggs at a time. Talk about a big family! It's no wonder they need all those arms.
  4. No Reverse for Kangaroos: Kangaroos can’t walk backward. It’s all forward motion for these Aussie hoppers. No looking back in life, or in walking, apparently.
  5. Eye Sparkles: Those stars and colors you see when you rub your eyes are called phosphenes. It's like a free light show, courtesy of your own body.
  6. Upward Bananas: Bananas grow pointing upwards, reaching for the sun. They're nature's way of doing the limbo, in reverse.
  7. Sweet Deal: The inventor of the Chocolate Chip Cookie sold the idea to Nestle Toll House in return for a lifetime supply of chocolate. Now that's a deliciously smart business deal.

Cool Fun Facts

  1. The inventor of the frisbee was turned into a frisbee after he died. Talk about sticking to your passions.
  2. The total weight of all ants on Earth once was about the same as the weight of all humans. Talk about a massive family reunion!
  3. Butterflies taste with their feet. Imagine if we had to step on our pizza before eating it.
  4. A snail can sleep for three years. Talk about the ultimate nap.
  5. The inventor of the microwave appliance discovered its heating powers when a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. Talk about a hot discovery!
  6. The average person walks the equivalent of three times around the world in a lifetime. That’s a lot of steps and no passport needed.
  7. The word "gymnasium" comes from the Greek word "gymnós," meaning naked. Ancient workouts were very... free.
  8. The inventor of the shopping cart had to pay people to use it at first. Imagine being the trendsetter pushing around an empty cart.
  9. You can't cry in space because your tears won't ever fall. Talk about taking "cry me a river" to a whole new level.
  10. The first computer virus was created in 1983, just because someone wanted to see if it was possible. Talk about a curiosity catastrophe.
  11. The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts just one minute. Barely enough time to fasten your seatbelt!
  12. There's a town in Norway called "Hell." And yes, it does freeze over.
  13. A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time: 1/100th of a second. So when someone says they’ll be back in a jiffy, they're not kidding.
  14. The dot over the letter "j" is also called a tittle. Little letters, big personalities.
  15. Trying to grasp the difference between a million and a billion? Think of it this way: 1 Million seconds = 11 days of binge-watching your favorite show. 1 Billion seconds = waiting 31 years for the next season. Ouch.
  16. Almonds being part of the peach family is nature’s plot twist. Next, you’ll tell me apples are secretly oranges.
  17. In Utah, swearing in front of a dead person is a no-go. It's as if the dead are saying, “I beg your pardon, but watch your language!”
  18. The irony of the Bible being the world's most shoplifted book is almost too divine. It’s like people are taking “Thou shalt not steal” as a suggestion rather than a commandment.
  19. With a Highway to Hell and only a Stairway to Heaven, it seems like traffic management in the afterlife is expecting a lot more road trips than hikes. Guess it's all about the journey, not the destination.
  20. The Race to 50 Million: Imagine if social media platforms were sprinters. It took radio 38 years to reach the finish line of 50 million users, the telephone took a leisurely 20 years, TV hopped in at 13 years, Facebook sped up with 3.6 years, and Google Plus? It practically teleported there in 88 days!
  21. World’s Shortest Escalator: In Kawasaki, Japan, there's an escalator that’s only got 5 steps. It’s like it’s saying, “I’m not really necessary, but I appreciate the effort.”
  22. Naked Gymnastics: The word "gymnasium" comes from the Greek word "gymnós," meaning naked. The Ancient Greeks were all about getting fit in the buff. Today's gym-goers are probably thankful for the invention of workout clothes.
  23. Shortest War: Doubling down on this, the shortest war in history between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896 was a brief affair, lasting just 38 minutes. It was over before anyone could even finish their morning tea!
  24. Bulletproof Armadillos: Armadillo shells are so tough, they're bulletproof. It's like nature gave them their own little suit of armor. Talk about being ready for anything!
  25. Deadly Coconuts: About 150 people per year are killed by coconuts. It's a tropical danger most don’t see coming. Beach vacations just got a bit more thrilling.
  26. Cat Allergies: Some cats are allergic to humans. It’s not just humans who have to deal with allergies; sometimes, the sneezes go the other way.
  27. Grounded Kangaroos: If you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground, it can’t hop. It's like their kryptonite; take away the tail support, and they're immobilized.

 

Random Fun Facts

  1. The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland. Because when you think of Scotland, you totally think of unicorns, right?
  2. In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig because they get lonely. Talk about enforced friendship!
  3. The world’s oldest “your mom” joke is 3,500 years old, found in a Babylonian tablet. Classic humour never dies.
  4. There’s an official Rule of Thumb for everything. And yes, it’s about the size of your thumb.
  5. The hashtag symbol is technically called an "octothorpe." #TheMoreYouKnow
  6. Bananas are curved because they grow towards the sun. Nature’s way of doing a little stretch.
  7. The dot over the letter "i" is called a tittle. It’s the little things in life.
  8. You can’t breathe and swallow at the same time. Our bodies’ way of saying, “Do one thing at a time, please.”
  9. Melbourne’s Original Name: "Batmania" was what Melbourne was called before someone decided it wasn’t cool enough. Batman probably disagreed.
  10. Shared National Animal: India and Bangladesh both claim the Bengal tiger as their national animal. It’s like sharing a favourite football team with your neighbour.
  11. Fox Distribution: Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. Even foxes have limits on how cold they like it.
  12. France’s Time Zones: France wins the time zone count thanks to its overseas territories. It’s like having watches set for breakfast, lunch, and dinner around the world.
  13. Ketchup’s Fishy Origin: Ketchup came from a Chinese fish sauce called ke-chiap. It’s evolved from fishy to fry-worthy.
  14. Pre-1912 Car Tires: They were white or gray before black became the new black. The Michelin Man is a historical fashion icon.
  15. Yak Butter Lighting: Tibetan monasteries use yak butter for lamps. It’s like saying, “Our lightbulbs run on butter.”
  16. Infinite Symbol: The word for the infinity symbol is “lemniscate.” It’s infinity by any other name.
  17. Texting Secrets: 95% of people text things they’d never say in person. It’s like our phones are the ultimate secret keepers.
  18. Toaster vs. Oven: A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven. Toasters are the little engines that could of kitchen appliances.
  19. Snoring and Dreaming: You can't snore and dream at the same time. It’s like your body’s way of saying, “Please, one at a time.”
  20. Uganda’s Youth: In Uganda, 50% of the population is under 15. It’s basically a country run by teenagers.

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