Fact 1: Bananas are Berries!
Bananas – the long, yellow, peel-able fruit we all know and love – are scientifically classified as berries! Yes, you read that right. Meanwhile, strawberries aren't berries at all. If that doesn't make your couch tilt to the side in confusion, we don't know what will.
Fact 2: A Single Cloud Can Weigh More than a Million Pounds!
Ever looked up at the sky and thought those fluffy white clouds were lighter than a feather? Well, think again! An average cumulus cloud can weigh more than a million pounds. The next time you're lounging on your couch, you'll probably be imagining it floating like a cloud.
Fact 3: Cats Have More Bones in Their Bodies Than Humans!
Cats, those stretchy, bendy creatures, actually have more bones in their bodies than we do! Humans have 206, while cats boast a whopping 230. That's right. Your feline friend lounging on the couch with you is more complex than you thought!
Fact 4: There's a Planet That Rains Glass Sideways!
If you thought Earth's weather was unpredictable, check this out. On the exoplanet HD189733b, it rains glass sideways! That's right, sideways. This is due to its extremely high winds that blow at seven times the speed of sound. We bet your couch just went, "I'm glad I'm not an outdoor sofa!"
Fact 5: The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15cm Taller During the Summer!
Due to the heat of the summer sun, the iron in France's Eiffel Tower expands, making the tower grow more than six inches! So, if you're on your couch dreaming of a Parisian getaway, remember: timing is everything!
Conclusion
There you have it, Monkees! Five mind-boggling, side-splitting facts that will not only make your friends go "Wow!" but will have your couch questioning its very existence. Remember, the world is full of strange and wonderful things – some of them right under our butts! Stay curious, stay weird, and keep laughing.
