Welcome to our new post! In this article, I'll present to you some interesting facts about general culture. Get ready to learn some curious facts and amaze your friends with these interesting facts.
Did you know that honey doesn't expire? It is recommended to consume it within the first two years to preserve its properties. Its acidic pH hinders bacteria proliferation. It also has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Its low water concentration also makes it difficult for microorganisms to thrive.
Have you ever wondered why donuts have a hole in the center? Without the hole, they remained raw inside, so a decision was made to create a hole for more uniform frying.
Did you know that giraffes' tongues are black? The melanin in their tongues helps protect them from ultraviolet rays and prevent burns on the tongue. You might be wondering: Why do they need this protection on their tongue? Because they spend around 12 hours a day feeding, exposing their tongues to the sun for an extended period.
Why are flamingos pink? They aren't born that way; they consume a crustacean called Artemia salina in their diet. When metabolizing the pigment of this crustacean, it adheres to fat molecules, travels to the skin, and pigments the feathers. However, during the breeding season, males extract oil from the uropygial gland and rub it on the feathers, making them more pink.
Octopuses have blue blood. This is because instead of iron, they have copper in their blood.
Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump because they lack sufficient elasticity to lift all four legs at once.
Ever wondered why thunder sounds if it's made of light? The sound of thunder originates from temperature differences. When lightning occurs, the air expands rapidly until it encounters cold air, and the sudden contraction creates a sound wave.
Just by going outside on rainy days, we can smell the scent of rain. But did you know this aroma has a name? It's called petrichor.
Have you heard that mosquitoes have teeth? It turns out this statement isn't entirely true. While they have structures resembling teeth, they are considered denticles due to their small size.
Did you know that tool manufacturing isn't exclusive to humans? Animals like otters use stones to pry open shellfish and crack shells.
The world's first emoticon was the smiling face :-) in 1982.
Have you ever seen a blue lobster? It's very likely you've only seen them in photos because the chances of them being born are 1 in 2 million!
Do you know which is the flattest country in the world? Bolivia.
San Marino is the oldest country in the world, founded in 301 AD. It spans only 62 square kilometers and is located in Europe.
Ever wondered which place has the longest name in the world? It's called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu and is located in New Zealand. This hill has won a Guinness World Record for its long name.
Russia sold Alaska to the United States for 7.2 million dollars.
Did you know that Mount Everest grows every year? It increases in size by approximately 10 millimeters per year due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Did you know there's a water-powered computer? It's much slower than conventional computers and was created to algorithmically manipulate matter.
Did you know the nationality of Pheasant Island changes every six months? Half the year it belongs to Spain, and the other half it's French.
Nature always surprises us with its beauty. Did you know there's an invisible flower? The skeleton flower is native to Japan.
The hail with the largest circumference in the world measures 47.6 cm and was found in Aurora, Nebraska, in 2003.
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