There’s a Planet Made of Diamonds: 55 Cancri e, a planet 40 light-years from Earth, is thought to be composed largely of carbon, with a third of it possibly in the form of diamonds.
Wombat Poop is Cube-Shaped: Wombats produce square-shaped droppings, which helps prevent them from rolling away and may aid in marking their territory.
The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller During the Summer: The iron structure expands in the heat, causing the tower to grow slightly in height during warm weather.
Humans Share 60% of Their DNA with Bananas: While it may sound surprising, humans and bananas share a significant portion of their genetic material, underscoring the common ancestry of all living organisms
Hot Water Freezes Faster than Cold Water: Known as the Mpemba effect, this phenomenon occurs under certain conditions, although the exact reasons why are still debated among scientists.
Honey Never Spoils: Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey’s composition makes it resistant to bacteria and mold.
A Day on Venus is Longer than a Year on Venus: Venus rotates on its axis very slowly, taking about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation, whereas it takes about 225 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun.
Octopuses Have Three Hearts: Two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Their blood is copper-based, which gives it a blue color.
Bananas are Berries, but Strawberries Aren't: Botanically, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not. This classification hinges on the fact that berries are simple fruits stemming from one flower with one ovary and typically have several seeds
Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's long shelf life is due to its unique chemical composition: it's low in water and high in sugar, creating an environment that is inhospitable to most bacteria and microorganisms. The bees' process of making honey, which includes the addition of enzymes, also contributes to its preservation.