The Chicken and the Egg Situation
Ever wondered who came first, the chicken or the egg? Science has the answer! According to geneticists, the egg came first. They argue that genetic material does not change during an animal's life, so the bird that first laid the egg that had a chicken in it was not a chicken. Got it? No? Well, moving on!
Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
Our eight-legged sea friends, octopuses, have three hearts. Two pump blood to the gills, while the third sends it to the rest of the body. And that's not all, their blood is blue! Talk about being a blue-blooded aristocrat!
The Curious Case of Bananas
Did you know bananas are berries? Yes, you read that right. According to the botanical definition of a berry, bananas qualify. But, strawberries aren't berries! Feeling betrayed by fruits now, aren't you?
You Can't Hum While Holding Your Nose
Go ahead, give it a try. We'll wait. Couldn't do it, could you? When you hum, the air is able to escape through your nose to create the sound, and holding your nose shut means you can't hum. Go ahead, share this! Your friends need to know.
The Eiffel Tower Grows in Summer
The Eiffel Tower can grow more than six inches in summer due to thermal expansion. This happens when the iron heats up and the particles spread out, causing the metal to expand. Guess even the Eiffel Tower enjoys a good summer glow-up!
Conclusion
And there you have it! Five oddball facts that are sure to give you some serious bragging rights at your next Zoom get-together. So, share these with your friends and family and watch as their jaws drop in disbelief. Just make sure no one's drinking coffee at the time or your screen might get a caffeine shower!
