SAURAV PANDEY

10 Mind-Bending Facts That Sound Fictional but Are Actually True

August 13, 2024

Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren't

Despite their name, strawberries aren't classified as berries, but bananas are!

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Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.

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A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year

Venus takes longer to rotate on its axis (243 Earth days) than it does to orbit the Sun (225 Earth days).

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Honey Never Spoils

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

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Tardigrades Can Survive in Space

These microscopic creatures, also known as water bears, can endure extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space.

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There’s a Planet Made of Diamonds

55 Cancri e, a planet twice the size of Earth, is believed to be covered in diamonds.

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Sharks Have Existed Longer Than Trees

Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, while trees appeared around 350 million years ago.

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There Are More Stars in the Universe Than Grains of Sand on Earth

The observable universe contains an estimated 100 billion galaxies, each with millions or billions of stars.

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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer

Due to thermal expansion, the metal structure of the Eiffel Tower can grow by about 6 inches during hot days.

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A Day on Mercury Is Twice as Long as Its Year

Mercury takes 59 Earth days to complete one rotation but only 88 Earth days to orbit the Sun, making its day longer than its year.

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