Daily unknown interesting facts
Bananas Are Berries: Botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, while strawberries, which we commonly think of as berries, are not true berries.
Honey Never Spoils: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's natural composition and low water content make it resistant to bacteria and spoilage.
Octopuses Have Three Hearts: Octopuses have three hearts: two branchial hearts that pump blood through the gills and one systemic heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller in the Summer: Due to thermal expansion, the iron structure of the Eiffel Tower can expand in hot weather and contract in cold weather, causing it to vary in height by up to 15 centimeters (about 6 inches)
.Cows Have Best Friends: Cows are social animals that can form close bonds with other cows. They often have "best friends" within their herd and can become stressed when separated from them.
The Ears Keep Growing: While the nose and ears may appear to grow larger as we age, it's actually a matter of cartilage and tissue losing elasticity and sagging, not continuous growth.
The World's Longest Traffic Jam: The longest traffic jam ever recorded occurred in China in 2010 and stretched for over 60 miles (96 kilometers) and lasted for 12 days!
The World's Largest Desert Isn't a Desert: The largest desert in the world isn't the Sahara; it's Antarctica. A desert is defined by its low precipitation, and Antarctica receives very little precipitation each year.
The Smell of Freshly Cut Grass Is a Plant Distress Call: The pleasant smell of freshly cut grass is actually a chemical compound that plants release when in distress. It's a signal to nearby plants that something is wrong.
The World's Oldest Known Recipe: The world's oldest known recipe is a recipe for beer, dating back over 3,900 years to ancient Mesopotamia. It was recorded on a clay tablet.
Men and women store fat very differently.
The average person burns 50 calories every hour while they sleep!
Get an early night and you’ll do more than burn calories!
A healthier heart, improved memory and a stronger immune system are just a few of the benefits of going to bed early.
Scientists have discovered 14 genes that cause obesity and three that prevent weight gain.
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posted by Chaitanya Chaithu @ September 17, 2023
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