10 Amazing Facts You'll Be Surprised To Hear
1. Honey Never Spoils:
Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.
2. Octopuses Have Three Hearts:
Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third heart circulates it to the rest of the body.
3. Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren’t:
Botanically speaking, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not.
4. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller:
In hot weather, the iron structure of the Eiffel Tower expands, making it slightly taller.
5. Cows Have Best Friends:
Cows form close bonds with other cows and can become stressed when separated from their friends.
6. The World’s Largest Desert Isn’t Sandy:
Antarctica, covered in ice, is technically the largest desert on Earth.
7. The Smallest Bone in the Human Body:
The stapes bone in the middle ear is about the size of a grain of rice.
8. The Great Wall of China Isn’t Visible from Space:
Contrary to popular belief, astronauts cannot see it without aid.
9. The Shortest War in History:
The Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896 lasted only 38 minutes.
10. The First Computer Bug:
The term “bug” for a computer glitch originated when a moth got trapped in a relay of the Mark II computer in 1947.