"Botanically speaking, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not. WHAT!"
"A cloud can weigh more than a million pounds. Despite floating above us, clouds are incredibly heavy because they are made of water droplets."
"Octopuses have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body."
"Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins. They can stay underwater for up to 40 minutes, while dolphins need to surface every few minutes."
"Wombat poop is cube-shaped. This unique shape prevents it from rolling away and helps wombats mark their territory effectively."
"There’s a species of jellyfish that is biologically immortal. Turritopsis dohrnii can revert to its juvenile form after reaching maturity, essentially starting its life cycle over again."
"The pet population in Japan has surpassed the number of children in the country."
"Though mythical, the unicorn has been a symbol of Scotland since the 12th century."
"Studies have shown that cows form close bonds with other cows and can become stressed when separated from them."
"The Anglo-Zanzibar War between the UK and Zanzibar in 1896 is the shortest recorded war…. it lasted only 38-45 minutes"
"You can’t hum while holding your nose. When you hum, the sound is made by air escaping through your nose, so blocking it prevents the hum."
"Due to the popularity of plastic flamingos in lawns, there are more of them than actual flamingos on the planet."
"Fred Baur, the inventor of the Pringles can, requested that his ashes be placed in one after his death."
"In the 18th century, pineapples were a symbol of wealth and status, so wealthy individuals would rent them for parties."
"The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in the summer. The metal expands with heat, causing the tower to be about 6 inches taller during warmer months."
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