Amazing Info You Probably Didn't Know

Believe it or not, reality is full of unusual occurrences. In many cases, truth is stranger than invented stories. Below are a few interesting facts to expand your knowledge.

First, honey has an eternal shelf life. In fact, explorers have unearthed jars of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and perfectly good to consume. It is due to its distinct chemical structure that makes it difficult for microbes to survive.

Moving on to animals, octopuses possess 3 separate hearts. Two of them pump blood to the gills, while the other one pumps it to the rest of the body. Also, fact when an octopus swims, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than swim.

Here is another crazy fact: in terms of botany, watermelons are classified as berries, however, raspberries are not actually berries. Science can be confusing like that! Furthermore, cucumbers are also considered fruit, not vegetables.

Finally, did you know that you can't hum while pinching your nose shut? Go ahead and give it a shot right now! The reason is that humming requires airflow to pass through your nasal cavity, and blocking it stops the sound.

This is just a small sample of the many wonders waiting to be learned. Learning new things is a great way to pass time. Stay curious!