Here are some miscellaneous and interesting facts:
Honey Never Spoils: Honey found in ancient Egyptian tombs is over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. The long shelf life is due to its low water content and acidic pH, creating an inhospitable environment for bacteria and microorganisms.
Bananas Are Berries, But Strawberries Aren't: In botanical terms, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not. Berries are defined as fleshy fruits produced from a single ovary, and bananas fit this description. Strawberries, on the other hand, are considered aggregate fruits.
Pineapple Enzyme Meat Tenderizer: Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain, which can break down proteins. This is why fresh pineapple juice or slices are sometimes used as a natural meat tenderizer.
Cows Have Best Friends: Cows are social animals and can form close bonds with others in their herd. They often have best friends and can become stressed when separated from them.
Octopuses Have Three Hearts: Octopuses have three hearts. Two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. They also have highly developed problem-solving skills and can exhibit complex behaviors.
The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in the Summer: Due to thermal expansion, the iron structure of the Eiffel Tower expands in the heat of the summer and contracts in the winter. As a result, the tower can grow and shrink by up to 6 inches (15 cm) depending on the temperature.
The World's Largest Desert is Antarctica: While deserts are typically associated with hot, sandy environments, the largest desert on Earth is Antarctica. It meets the criteria of receiving very little precipitation, making it a cold desert.
The Library of Babel: "The Library of Babel" is a short story by Jorge Luis Borges that imagines a vast library containing every possible combination of 410-page books using a set of 25 symbols. The library is a metaphor for the infinite possibilities and limitations of human knowledge.
The First Internet Cat Video Festival: The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis held the world's first Internet Cat Video Festival in 2012. It celebrated the phenomenon of cat videos on the internet and attracted thousands of attendees.
The Quokka's Smile: The quokka, a small herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, is known as the "happiest animal in the world" due to its seemingly smiling expression. It has become famous for its photogenic and joyful appearance in selfies taken by tourists.