10 Random Unknown Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Zee Media Bureau
Oct 07, 2023

Bananas are Berries

Botanically speaking, bananas are classified as berries, while strawberries are not.

Honey Never Spoils

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.

Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while one heart pumps it to the rest of the body.

The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller In The Summer

Due to thermal expansion, the metal structure of the Eiffel Tower can expand and contract, making it taller in hot weather.

The Unicorn Is Scotland's National Animal

In Scottish heraldry, the unicorn symbolizes innocence and purity, as well as power and grace.

Cows Have Best Friends

Cows have been shown to have best friends and can become stressed when they are separated from them.

A Group of Owls is Called a Parliament

Owls are often associated with wisdom, and a group of owls is fittingly called a parliament.

A "Jiffy" is a Unit of Time

A jiffy is an actual unit of time used in computing, defined as the time it takes for light to travel one centimeter in a vacuum, approximately 33.3564 picoseconds.

Rats Laugh When Tickled

Rats emit high-pitched giggles when they are tickled, and they enjoy being tickled.

Venus is the Hottest Planet in Our Solar System

Despite being the second planet from the sun, Venus has the highest average surface temperature due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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