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. Bananas are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t:
In botanical terms, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not. It’s all about the classification of fruits.
3. Octopuses Have Three Hearts:
Two pump blood to the gills, and the third pumps it to the rest of the body. It’s like having a built-in backup system!
4. Cows Have Best Friends:
Cows form strong bonds with others in their herd and can become stressed when separated from their friends.
5. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer:
Due to thermal expansion, the iron structure expands in the heat and contracts in the cold, causing the Eiffel Tower’s height to vary by a few inches.
6. The World’s Longest Traffic Jam Lasted 12 Days:
In 2010, a traffic jam in China stretched for over 62 miles and lasted for 12 days. People were stuck in their cars for hours on end.
7. A Group of Pandas is Called an Embarrassment:
While a single panda is adorable, a group of them is called an embarrassment. Imagine a cute embarrassment of pandas!
8. The World’s Largest Desert is Antarctica:
Despite common perception, deserts are classified by low precipitation, not necessarily high temperatures. Antarctica is the driest and windiest continent on Earth.
9. A Day on Venus is Longer than a Year:
Venus has an extremely slow rotation on its axis, taking about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation, while its orbit around the sun only takes about 225 Earth days.
10. The First Computer Programmer was a Woman:
Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician, is credited with writing the world’s first algorithm intended for processing on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine, making her the world’s first computer programmer.
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