Surprising Truths About Human Evolution
Surprising Truths About Human Evolution
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The world is a fascinating globe filled with interesting facts sometimes again we find facts so bizarre they almost appear too bizarre to be real. Here's an assortment of odd and astonishing facts from across the world, covering nature or history, even science Weird Blogs!
1. Bananas Are Technically Berries, but Strawberries Are Not
In the sense of botany, a berry is a fruit produced out of the ovary, which is a single flower with seeds embedded inside the flesh. In this sense, bananas can be considered berries however strawberries, which arise from a flower with multiple ovaries, aren't. When you're eating your morning fruit bowl, take a moment to consider what this paradox of fruit is!
2. Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
Yes, you read that right--wombats, the furry marsupials native to Australia have poop that's cube-shaped. Scientists think this unique feature aids in preventing the poop from being thrown away, which allows wombats to utilize it to identify their territory. It's among nature's bizarre engineering marvels.
3. Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
If you thought octopuses are alien-like due to their eight arms and high intelligence and intelligence, here's an additional fun fact they have three heartbeats! Two pumps blood through their gills while the other pumps it out to the rest of the body. The blood of these animals is blue due to hemocyanin which is one of the copper-based molecules that is a binder for oxygen.
4. There’s a Jellyfish That Lives Forever
It is believed that Turritopsis Dohrnii which is commonly known as the "immortal jellyfish" is unique in its ability to change its cells back to a earlier stage of life following becoming mature. This process, called transdifferentiation, allows the jellyfish to potentially escape death and start its life cycle over. Although they're not completely immune to predators, this change is an amazing feat of nature.
5. A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year
Venus has an extremely slow rotation. It takes about approximately 243 Earth days for one cycle on its axis. But it takes 22 Earth days for Venus completes its orbit within the Sun. This means a single day on Venus is technically longer than the length of its year.
6. Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins
Amazingly, sloths known for their slow and sluggish movements, can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes, by reducing down their heart rate. Dolphins however tend to hold their breath for 10 minutes before returning to air.
7. Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Trees
Sharks are the oldest of creatures that have been around for more than 400 million years, whereas trees have been in existence for around 350 million years. Sharks survived mass extinctions, evolved to various environments and are among the most resilient species on Earth.
8. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer
The Eiffel Tower, built mainly of iron, expands with the warmth. In summer, it could reach 6 inches taller as a result of thermal expansion. In the event of a drop in temperatures they return to their size.
9. Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian burial sites that date back more than 3000 years old and completely edible. Because honey is low in moisture and acidic pH make honey resistant to bacteria and spoilage and give it an unending shelf life.
10. A Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds
Even though they appear soft and fluffy, clouds are surprisingly massive. A typical cumulus cloud consists of thousands of droplets of water totalling more than a million pounds. Luckily, this mass is spread across many areas, so it can easily float in the atmosphere.
11. Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts
Certain turtle species, such as one called the Australian Fitzroy River turtle, have an amazing adaptation known as cloacal respiratory. This permits them to take oxygen from water through the cloaca (an multi-purpose opening) which allows them to live under water for prolonged periods.
12. There’s a Town With No Cemeteries
It is believed that the Norwegian town Longyearbyen is governed by a special policy: it's illegal to commit suicide there. Due to the permafrost layer, bodies that are buried do not decompose, which could cause the spread of infectious diseases. If someone is gravely ill or injured, they're taken to a different town for medical care.
13. Cows Have Best Friends
It is known that cows have a strong social aspect and develop strong bonds with certain people in their herd. Studies have shown that cows feel stressed when they're separated from their favorite companions, which highlights the emotional nature of these gentle creatures.
14. Water Can Boil and Freeze Simultaneously
At a certain pressure, referred to in the tri-point water is able to exist as a gas, liquid, or solid simultaneously. This happens because circumstances are right for the three phases to coexist in equilibrium.
15. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days
In the human stomach, powerful acid to digest food, which could damage the stomach itself if not its lining. This lining gets replaced every 3-4 days in order to ensure that your stomach in good health and functioning.
16. Pineapples Take Two Years to Grow
Despite their delicious and sweet flavor, pineapples are surprisingly slow-growing fruits. They take about an entire two years for the pineapple plant to produce a single fruit, making them among the most demanding crops to cultivate.
17. The Shortest War Lasted 38 Minutes
The AngloZanzibar War, which took place with Zanzibar and the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on the 27th of August 1896, is the record for the shortest war in human history. After a mere 38 minutes, Zanzibar surrendered, making it a blink-and-you'll-miss-it conflict.
18. Birds Don’t Pee
Unlike mammals, birds don't produce liquid urine. Instead, they release an acid called uric acids in a paste substance, which is the reason birds' droppings look white. This adaptation helps them conserve water and remain light-weight for flight.
19. Sea Cucumbers Can Eject Their Internal Organs
When threatened, sea-cucumbers have an unusual defense mechanism which is that they release its internal organs through their anus to ward off predators. It is remarkable that they can regenerate the organs within weeks.
20. A Group of Flamingos Is Called a “Flamboyance”
The stunning pink birds do not disappoint in their description because their collective name is as vibrant. Flamingos make up a group that is appropriately called "flamboyance," adding flair to their already stunning appearance.
The world is filled with strange and wonderful facts that make us marvel at nature’s creativity and humanity’s peculiar history. Which of these weird facts was your favorite? Let us know what bizarre tidbits you’ve encountered—you might just have the next addition to this list!