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20 Amazing Random Facts That Will Surprise You

1. Honey Never Spoils

Honey never spoils; archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.

2. Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.

3. A Group of Flamingos is Called a "Flamboyance"

A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance."

4. Bananas Are Berries

Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not.

5. The Eiffel Tower Expands in Heat

The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during hot days due to metal expansion.

6. Wombat Poop is Cube-Shaped

Wombat poop is cube-shaped.

7. Sharks Are Older Than Trees

Sharks have been around longer than trees.

8. Humans Share DNA With Bananas

Humans share about 60% of their DNA with bananas.

9. More Stars Than Sand Grains

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth.

10. The Shortest War Lasted 38 Minutes

The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes.

11. Butterflies Taste with Their Feet

Butterflies taste with their feet.

12. Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts

Some turtles can breathe through their butts.

13. Sloths Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins

Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins can.

14. A Day on Venus is Longer Than a Year

A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.

15. Peanuts Are Legumes

Peanuts are not nuts; they are legumes.

16. Longest Time Between Twins Born is 87 Days

The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days.

17. Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time

Water can boil and freeze at the same time, called the triple point.

18. A Species of Jellyfish is Biologically Immortal

There’s a species of jellyfish that is biologically immortal.

19. The Great Wall of China is Not Visible From Space

The Great Wall of China is not visible from space to the naked eye.

20. Human Noses Can Remember 50,000 Scents

Human noses can remember 50,000 different scents.