The Bizarre Life of a Banana
Did you know that bananas are technically berries, while strawberries are not? Yes, you read that right. Bananas, as well as kiwis and watermelons, are classified as berries according to botanical definitions. Meanwhile, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries are not berries at all. Talk about a fruit identity crisis!
Dancing Plague, Anyone?
In 1518, Strasbourg experienced one of the strangest events in human history: the dancing plague. People started dancing and couldn't stop. Some danced till they died of exhaustion or heart attacks. Now, that's a dance party you'd want to skip!
The Great Emu War
In 1932, Australia declared war on... emus! Yes, you read that right. The 'Great Emu War' was a real thing. The emus were destroying crops, and the Australian army was called in to deal with the issue. Spoiler: The emus won.
The Voice of E.T.
The voice of E.T., the beloved alien from the 1982 film, was not provided by any actor, but by a woman named Pat Welsh who smoked two packets of cigarettes a day! She was discovered in a store by a sound designer, and the rest is history.
A Watch That Lived Through the Titanic
A pocket watch recovered from the Titanic, which sunk in 1912, is still ticking today! It belonged to a steward named Edmund Stone, and it's currently on display in a museum, serving as a chilling reminder of the tragedy.
Conclusion
So there you have it - five of the most absurd, outrageous, and downright bizarre facts out there. We bet your toaster is popping up in surprise, your coffee maker is brewing up a chuckle, and your microwave... well, it's probably just warming up to these weird facts. And remember, the world is full of weird and wonderful things - all you have to do is look.
