Octopuses Have Three Hearts
As if being boneless, highly intelligent, and skilled escape artists weren’t enough, octopuses can add heart hoarders to their resume. These curious critters have not one, not two, but three hearts! Two pump blood to the gills, while the third sends it to the rest of the body. When they swim, the third heart stops beating, which probably explains why octopuses prefer to crawl rather than swim.
You Can't Hum While Holding Your Nose
Go ahead, give it a try. We'll wait. You can’t hum while holding your nose closed. This is because humming involves creating sound while breathing out, which is impossible to do when your nose is plugged. This might not be the most useful fact in the world, but it’s perfect for winning bets at parties!
Bananas Are Berries, But Strawberries Aren't
We've been lied to all our lives! Bananas, those yellow boomerangs of the fruit world, are actually classified as berries. Meanwhile, strawberries, the poster child of berryhood, are not berries at all. Strawberries are what scientists call "aggregate fruits," while bananas fit the botanical definition of a berry. Talk about a berry interesting plot twist!
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller During the Summer
In a case of real-life "hot and tall," the Eiffel Tower can grow by up to 15 cm in the heat of the summer due to thermal expansion. That's right, even iconic landmarks have a bit of stretch in them! But don't worry, it shrinks back to its original height when the weather cools down.
A Chicken Lived Without a Head for 18 Months
Back in 1945, a chicken named Mike lived for a whopping 18 months without a head. This headless chicken became a worldwide sensation and even made it into the Guinness World Records. Apparently, a poorly aimed axe swing left Mike with most of his brain stem intact, allowing him to live his best headless life for over a year.
Conclusion
So there you have it, five wacky facts that are so weirdly wonderful, they'll make your toothbrush do the hokey pokey! Whether it's octopuses with triple the love or headless chickens, life never ceases to be strange and hilarious. Remember, the world is full of oddities - you just need to know where to look. And if all else fails, there's always a banana-berry to ponder!
