Here are 10 fun facts to pique your interest:
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Clouds can be surprisingly heavy. A typical cumulus cloud can weigh around a million tonnes. This is due to the sheer volume of water droplets it contains.
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Giraffes face a higher risk of lightning strikes. Giraffes are reportedly 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans due to their height.
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Identical twins have unique fingerprints. Despite sharing nearly identical DNA, the subtle differences in the womb during development lead to each twin having distinct fingerprints.
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Earth's rotation isn't constant. The speed of Earth's rotation fluctuates slightly, causing days to lengthen or shorten by milliseconds. These changes are influenced by factors such as the movement of Earth's core, oceans, and atmosphere.
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Your brain engages in self-eating. A process called autophagy, where the brain clears out damaged cells and debris, essentially involves the brain "eating" itself in a beneficial way. This process is vital for brain health.
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Honey never spoils. Thanks to its low water content, high acidity, and the presence of hydrogen peroxide, honey can last indefinitely. Archaeologists have even found edible honey in ancient tombs.
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Bananas are berries. Botanically speaking, bananas fit the definition of a berry, while strawberries do not.
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There are more trees on Earth than stars in the Milky Way. Scientists estimate there are roughly 3 trillion trees on Earth, far exceeding the estimated 100-400 billion stars in our galaxy.
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A shrimp's heart is in its head. Unlike humans, the circulatory system of a shrimp places its heart in the cephalothorax (head region).
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Octopuses have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood through the gills, while the third circulates blood to the rest of the body.
