The world is an intriguing globe filled with interesting facts occasionally then we find shocking facts that seem like they're too odd to be actually true. This is a collection bizarre and absurd facts that have been discovered across the world, which spans nature as well as history and science Weird Blogs!
1. Bananas Are Technically Berries, but Strawberries Are Not
Botanically, a fruit is a fruit that comes by the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh. In this sense, the bananas can be classified as berries however strawberries, that develop from a flower having multiple the ovaries, don't. Next time you're enjoying your breakfast cereal, you'll be able to contemplate this fruity paradox!
2. Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
Yes, you read that right. The furry marsupials, wombats native to Australia have poop that's cube-shaped. Scientists believe this oddity aids in preventing the poop from rolling away, allowing wombats using it to mark their area of territory. It's among nature's most bizarre engineering marvels.
3. Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
If you thought octopuses were already alien-like because of their eight arms and super-intelligent and intelligence, here's an additional fun fact that they've got three hearts! Two pumps blood through their gills while the third pump it into the rest of the body. Their blood turns blue because of hemocyanin, the molecule of copper that bonds oxygen.
4. There’s a Jellyfish That Lives Forever
The Turritopsis dohrnii which is commonly known as the "immortal jellyfish" is the only fish that has the capability to change its cells back to an earlier stage of their life after becoming mature. This process, called transdifferentiation, allows the jellyfish to potentially escape death and start its life cycle over. While they're no longer invincible predators, this change is an amazing feat of nature.
5. A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year
Venus has an extremely slow rotation. It takes a mere an average of Earth days to complete one turn around its axis. But it takes 225 Earth days for Venus to complete its circle with respect to the Sun. This means a day on Venus is technically longer than the length of its year.
6. Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins
Incredibly, sloths, renowned by their slow and sluggish motions, can hold their breath for as long as 40 minutes through a slowing of down their heart rate. Dolphins are, however usually hold their breath for 10 minutes before returning to breath.
7. Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Trees
Sharks are an ancient species and have been around for over 400 million years, whereas trees have existed for a total of 350 million years. Sharks escaped mass extinctions, evolved to various environments and are some of the most resilient creatures on Earth.
8. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer
The Eiffel Tower, made up mainly out of iron expands in the temperatures. It can grow up to six inches taller due to thermal expansion. If temperatures drop the height returns to its normal height.
9. Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey inside ancient Egyptian tombs that are more than 3000 years old. They are fully edible. Honey's moisture-content is very low and acidic pH make it insensitive to bacteria and spoilage, giving it an almost forever shelf life.
10. A Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds
Despite appearing airy and fluffy, clouds are surprisingly weighty. A typical cloud of cumulus contains million of water droplets, totalling more than 1 million pounds. Fortunately, this weight is spread across an enormous area, meaning it's floating in the air.
11. Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts
Certain species of turtles, including those of the Australian Fitzroy River turtle, have a fascinating adaptation called cloacal metabolism. They are able to draw oxygen from the water through their closure cloaca (an an all-purpose window) as well as allowing them to stay for longer periods.
12. There’s a Town With No Cemeteries
It is believed that the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen has a specific policy: it's illegal to commit suicide there. Due to the permafrost layer, corpses buried in the ground cannot decompose, and could potentially spread diseases. When someone is seriously sick and requires transport to a different town for care at the end of their life.
13. Cows Have Best Friends
It is known that cows have a strong social aspect and form strong bonds with specific individuals within their herd. Studies have revealed that cows feel stressed when they are separated from their most trusted buddies, revealing the emotional profundity of these gentle animals.
14. Water Can Boil and Freeze Simultaneously
At a pressure that is known as the Triple Point water can be gas, liquid, and solid at the same time. This is because the conditions are right for all three components to coexist harmoniously.
15. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days
The human stomach produces strong acids to digest food, which would also damage the stomach itself if not its lining. This lining must be replaced every about three or four days, to keep your stomach healthy and functioning.
16. Pineapples Take Two Years to Grow
Despite their delicious and sweet taste, pineapples are slow to grow. It can take up to an entire two years for the pineapple plant to make a single fruit, making them among the most difficult crops to cultivate in terms of time.
17. The Shortest War Lasted 38 Minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar war, which was fought with Zanzibar and the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27 1896. It holds the record for the longest war in history. After a mere 38 minutes, Zanzibar surrendered, making it a blink-and-you'll-miss-it conflict.
18. Birds Don’t Pee
Unlike mammals, birds don't produce liquid urine. Instead, they excrete an acid called uric acids in a paste structure, which is the reason birds' droppings look white. This adaptation helps them conserve water and keep them light for flight.
19. Sea Cucumbers Can Eject Their Internal Organs
If they are threatened, sea cucumbers possess a unique defense mechanism: they expel the internal organs of their anus to ward off predators. Amazingly, they are able to regenerate the organs in just a few weeks.
20. A Group of Flamingos Is Called a “Flamboyance”
The bright pink birds do not disappoint in their description, as their collective noun is just as colorful. A group of flamingos can be appropriately named "flamboyance," adding flair to their already stunning appearance.
The world is filled with strange and wonderful facts that make us marvel at nature’s creativity and humanity’s peculiar history. Which of these weird facts was your favorite? Let us know what bizarre tidbits you’ve encountered—you might just have the next addition to this list!