This list of fun facts will entertain you, whether you are looking for interesting facts about Presidents or random facts for children. For instance, did you know that the world's smallest bird nest is found in the hummingbird? A banana will also grow in negative geotropism which means it will grow upwards instead of outwards. You also might not know that there are a few hummingbirds that weigh as little as a penny.
It may surprise you to discover that the Vatican City is actually the only country in the world with a lower population. It is actually the smallest country in the world. It might surprise you to know that Alaska has no official languages. Alaska does have a number of communities who share the same language.
An interesting fact is the United States has one of the highest numbers of unique books worldwide. Google data indicates that there are 129.864,880 books. This is enough for the entire country.
You might also have heard of Pinocchio’s nose. However, did you know that it wasn't the biggest? It wouldn't grow if it did. And that's not the only odd thing about it.
It is possible that you may have heard of the world's largest Ostrich. But did know that it is just the size of an eye of an ostrich? Or that one whole lemon contains more sugar per ounce than one strawberry. The blue whale's heart weighs more than 400 pounds.
That's not all there is to it. A polar bear can also eat up to 100 pounds in one sitting, which may surprise some.
Another interesting fact is that a grizzly can run as fast a horse as it can. It can also hear the sound of a mouse walking under snow. This one is a little more complicated than the last.
The world's largest ice-cream sundae is also available. Wisconsin is home to 21 million gallons worth of ice cream annually. There's also a genuine Dutch windmill in the state.
However, the best fun fact about this particular ice cream sundae is that it's the only ice cream in the world with a license to hunt unicorns. Wisconsin boasts 34.8 million acres. Unicorns are not common in this state.
And, while the ice-house-so-called-the-largest-the-world-has-ever-known-about-it isn't as cool as the world's largest ice cream sized ice-house, it is a fun fact that should be on your list of things to do.
Did you also know that the longest French fry in the world is 34 inches? You might be surprised at the number of fun facts that this French fry has, but the size difference may explain the higher sugar content.
It is also the smallest hummingbird in the world, but its nest is very large. Although a banana may not be considered the world's biggest banana, it is certainly the largest.
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What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
The heart is a pump that circulates blood throughout your body. The blood moves through the veins. It transports oxygen and nutrients to your cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
Each minute, the heart pumps approximately 5 liters. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
The blood flows throughout the heart 24/7, 365 days a calendar. Your heart beats nearly 100 times a minute while sleeping.
Color of your skin is a good indicator of whether someone is healthy. You can see tiny blood vessels, called capillaries, when you look closely at the skin. These tiny vessels transport blood from the larger blood vessels to the heart. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People suffering from sickle cell disease have no red blood cells. They become very sick when their blood becomes hardened and sticky.
To stop bleeding from a cut, you can apply a bandage to the wound. The wound must remain open for blood to flow properly. To do this, doctors insert a needle through the skin into the vein next to the injury. This allows the blood to drain from the injured area.
Doctors also insert tubes (catheters) into the artery near the site where the blood clot forms. This keeps the patient alive till the blood clot dissolves naturally.
How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. The brain controls everything that happens in your body. It tells you your stomach to digest food; your lungs to inhale air; and it tells you your arms and legs how to move.
Your brain consists of billions of nerve cells connected in groups called neurons. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Each neuron has a cell membrane surrounding its nucleus. Channels within the membrane allow ions such potassium and sodium to enter and leave the cells. Ion movement is what causes the neurons to fire.
When a neuron is activated, neurotransmitters release chemicals into the space between it and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters bind with receptors on the second nerve cell, opening ion channel channels to allow ions in and out. In turn, the second neuron also fires.
Neurotransmitter releases occur when a presynaptic neurons receives an input from another neuron. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to the receptors on the postsynaptic neural cell, which triggers the firing of that neuron.
Neurotransmitters are important for communication within the nervous system. They also coordinate activity between different brain parts.
What is the most mysterious location on Earth?
Antarctica is considered the most mysterious area on Earth.
Why is this place so amazing? Because it's unlike any other place in the world.
It is very remote and isolated. This site has more to it than meets your eye.
You'll also find the strangest species of wildlife in this natural wonder.
Let's look at how this extraordinary destination became so mysterious.
Antarctica: The South Pole
Antarctica is named for no one. Some believe it means "land of ice." Others think it comes from Greek mythology.
Antarktis in ancient Greece was the name given the island where Zeus' twin brother brothers were born. According to legend, one of the twins was born in winter. The term antarctic is derived from this.
Others think the name came from the Greek words anti, meaning against, and tropos meaning turn. This would translate to land that is turned away from the sun.
No matter the reason, Antarctica is a place that has always fascinated people.
It is the continent with the lowest, windiest and highest temperatures. Because it is too frigid, there are no trees, animals, or plants.
Yet, life is abundant in this frozen wilderness.
It houses approximately 90% of all Earth's living organisms. About 50% of the world's plant and animal species can be found here.
What is it that makes Antarctica so unique? Here, water freezes and becomes ice instead of evaporated into the air.
This results in large masses of ice floating above the ground.
These floating glaciers cover over 80%. These glaciers are getting larger each year.
The Antarctic ice sheet has grown 60ft since 1960.
If the melting continues, the sea level will rise by up to 200 feet. That could cause massive flooding around the globe.
Not everyone believes this is bad news. Global warming may be beneficial for some scientists. They claim that the melting of ice sheets could accelerate as temperatures rise. This would lead to flooding that removes tons of toxic chemicals and soil from our bodies.
Others warn that this theory sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie.
What is the most secretive place in the world, and why?
This question might surprise you. You might be uncomfortable with the truth of it, as it may challenge your perception of reality. But there is an explanation for why this place exists, and it's not what you would expect.
The City of God was its name by the ancient Greeks. In the Bible, it was known as the City of Destruction.
It is also called Kashi in India (Kashmir). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It is known as The Town That Disappeared in America.
A small town in western New York State, with a population of 1,200, vanished without a trace. A road sign pointing to the former location of the town was all that was left, except for a few bodies and cars.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others believe it was destroyed by a meteorite. Some claim that it was destroyed by a meteorite strike. Others still believe it was stolen away by aliens.
Regardless of what happened, residents of this once-thriving town are certain that their town won't be forgotten forever. They had just moved to another town.
A website is available to track the disappearance and recovery of Zugspitz, which was lost in the Great Depression.
The question is, where did this place go? It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze is located on the border between Germany and Austria. The lake Lake Zugspitze is just beyond the mountain's summit.
I have always been fascinated by the fact that so many towns have vanished, but some remain. Why is it that some disappear while others live on? I decided that I would investigate.
I wanted more information about the mysterious disappearing of towns. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place vanish from existence?
It turns out that there are several theories about the phenomenon of vanishing towns. One theory suggests that a community disappears when all of its buildings are removed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
Although theories may be a bit speculative, it is a fact that numerous towns have been destroyed by the elements. This video examines both the history and current status.
Statistics
- A 2012 paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported that people blink about 15 to 20 times each minute, meaning, if you do the math, you spend about 10% of the time that you're awake blinking. (romper.com)
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- According to a 2018 study published in Free Radical Biology & Medicine, this is because blood pressure is regulated by our innate circadian rhythm and internal clock. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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Hollywood scandals that stunned the world
There's nothing more shocking than watching someone become famous for the wrong reasons. However, there is nothing worse than watching them fall from grace.
The best part is seeing how an industry reacts to its mistakes. We've all heard stories of celebrities who used drugs and alcohol excessively. Some even died young because of it.
The worst thing is when these stars are made public about their problems and shunned. We found ourselves in that situation last week.
Heath Ledger gave up after a long career that was successful. He died after succumbing to prescription drugs.
His family and friends struggled to accept his passing, and the media had a field day bashing him publicly.
Heath was once one of the most gifted actors currently working. He was nominated for two Academy Awards for his performance in Brokeback Mountain.
Heath not only acted, but also wrote and directed films including A Knight's Tale. Monster's Ball. Iron Man.
Hollywood loved Heath. However, he quickly grew too large. He began to drink heavily and took drugs. Eventually, he went to rehab and came out clean.
After he had gotten sober, he decided to make amends. He produced a documentary called Room 237 that documented the making process of The Shining. It was supposed that it would be released this year but it won't make its debut in theaters until next.
Heath tried unsuccessfully to get into Hollywood again, but nothing happened. Heath was in fact arrested twice on drug charges.
We don't believe Heath should have been allowed to go back into the entertainment industry. It would have been nice, however, if he had received some help before things got out of control.
We hope Heath's story warns others who might think they can still have it all.