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oticed Cold Knowledge You Should Know In our daily lives, we always come across various kinds of knowledge. However, some knowledge is easily overlooked as it is not closely related to our daily lives. These are the kind of knowledge that we call cold knowledge. Some cold knowledge is even surprising and shocking. Here are some unnoticed cold knowledge you should know:
1. Mosquitoes have teeth Have you ever wondered how mosquitoes suck blood? You may be surprised to know that mosquitoes have teeth! They have a pair of sharp and pointed structures called proboscis that they use to pierce the skin and suck blood. When the proboscis is not in use, it is folded up beneath the mosquito’s head.
2. The longest word in English has 189,819 letters According to the Guinness World Records, the longest word in the English language is the chemical name for Titin, a protein found in muscle. The word has a total of 189,819 letters and would take over three hours to pronounce it properly!
3. The Earth’s rotation is slowing down The Earth rotates on its axis, and a complete rotation takes about 24 hours. However, you may not know that the Earth’s rotation is slowing down. This happens because the moon’s gravity causes a tidal bulge on the Earth, which causes it to slow down by about 17 milliseconds each year. If you do the math, that means the Earth will take about 140 million years to add an extra hour to a day.
4. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance We all know that flamingos are beautiful birds that are sometimes seen in flocks. But did you know that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance? This name is quite fitting since flamingos are known for their bright colors and bold attitudes.
5. A sneeze travels faster than 100 mph When we sneeze, we sometimes cover our mouths to prevent the spread of germs. However, did you know that a sneeze can travel faster than 100 mph? That’s why it’s important always to cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze. From mosquitoes having teeth to a sneeze travelling at 100 mph, these unnoticed cold knowledge may have shocked you. Although it may seem trivial or not important, having knowledge is always useful. Now that you know these new facts, you can impress your friends and family with your newfound knowledge!