Here are 20 interesting, surprising, and sometimes hilarious facts to spark your curiosity:
1️⃣ Octopuses Have Three Hearts
An octopus has three hearts — two pump blood to the gills, and one pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, the main heart stops beating when it swims.
2️⃣ “Bae” Means Something Very Different in Danish
In Danish, “bæ” is a childlike word for “poop.”
Romantic in one country… embarrassing in another.
3️⃣ The Youngest Grandmother Was 17
The youngest recorded grandmother was reportedly just 17 years old, due to extremely early pregnancies across generations.
4️⃣ Earth Is Crawling with Spiders
Scientists estimate there are around 25 million tons of spiders on Earth.
Good news: they’re busy eating insects, not planning against you.
5️⃣ A Book with 120 Blank Pages
There’s a novelty book titled “Everything Men Know About Women.”
All 120 pages are blank.
Comedy sometimes writes itself.
6️⃣ Study Smarter, Not Longer
Studying for 30–50 minutes, then taking a 5–10 minute break, improves focus and retention.
Your brain prefers sprints over marathons.
7️⃣ Eating Fast Can Increase Weight
The faster you eat, the more likely you are to overeat.
Your brain needs time to register fullness.
8️⃣ Bananas Are Berries — But Strawberries Aren’t
Botanically speaking, bananas qualify as berries. Strawberries do not.
Science loves confusing us.
9️⃣ You Can’t Hum While Holding Your Nose
Go ahead. Try it.
You probably just did.
🔟 Sharks Are Older Than Trees
Sharks existed over 400 million years ago, before trees even appeared on Earth.
1️⃣1️⃣ Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient tombs that were still edible after thousands of years.
1️⃣2️⃣ Your Stomach Gets a New Lining
Your stomach replaces its lining every few days to prevent digesting itself.
1️⃣3️⃣ Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins
Sloths can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes by slowing their heart rate.
1️⃣4️⃣ A Group of Flamingos Is Called a “Flamboyance”
And honestly, that name fits perfectly.
1️⃣5️⃣ Your Brain Uses About 20% of Your Body’s Energy
Even though it’s only about 2% of your body weight.
1️⃣6️⃣ Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
Yes, cube-shaped.
Nature is creative.
1️⃣7️⃣ You’re Taller in the Morning
Your spine decompresses while you sleep, making you slightly taller when you wake up.
1️⃣8️⃣ The Eiffel Tower Grows in Summer
The Eiffel Tower can grow about 15 cm taller in hot weather due to thermal expansion.
1️⃣9️⃣ There Are More Possible Chess Games Than Atoms in the Universe
The number of possible moves in chess is astronomically large — far beyond the number of atoms scientists estimate exist.
2️⃣0️⃣ Cows Have Best Friends
Studies suggest cows form close friendships and can become stressed when separated from their preferred companions.