Howdy, Bored Monkee readers! We're back with another dose of quirky, weird, and just plain hilarious facts that are guaranteed to blow your mind - and possibly make your houseplants turn into stand-up comedians! Brace yourself for the laugh riot!
1. The Olympic Gold Medals
Let's kick off with something that might make your jaw drop. Did you know the last time the Olympic Gold Medals were made entirely out of gold was in 1912? Now, they are mostly made of silver and coated with gold. So, the next time you see an Olympian biting their medal, just remember they're actually tasting silver!
2. Honey Never Spoils
Here's a sweet fact for you. Honey doesn't spoil. Archeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3000 years old and still perfectly edible. Talk about nature's preservative! Take that, canned foods!
3. The Silence of The Sea
You might find this fact quite...silent. Octopuses and squids have blue blood. Yes, you read that right! Due to the presence of a copper-rich protein called hemocyanin in their blood, these marine creatures have blue blood. If you ever spot one, don't be surprised if it doesn't seem to be blushing!
4. The Wombat’s Poop
Alright, brace yourself for this one. Wombats, the adorable, chubby marsupials native to Australia, have cube-shaped poop! Their unique digestive process forms their feces into neat, little cubes. We're not sure if this fact will make you say 'aww' or 'eww', but it's certainly a conversation starter!
5. Bananas are Berries
Here's a fruity fact to top it off! Bananas, despite their distinctive shape and size, are technically berries, according to the botanical definition of the term. Just imagine the next time you're making a berry smoothie, and you casually toss in a banana!
Conclusion
There you have it folks - 5 wildly zany facts that we bet you didn't know before. Share these fun facts with your friends and watch their reactions. And keep an eye on your houseplants - they might just start cracking jokes!
