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Cold Facts You Probably Have Never Heard About" Interesting facts intrigue and amaze us. Whether they are related to history, science, culture or nature, they have the power to inspire our curiosity, expand our knowledge and challenge our assumptions. Here are 23 fascinating and lesser-known facts that might surprise you:
1. Ostriches don't bury their heads in the sand. Contrary to popular belief, ostriches don't hide from danger by sticking their heads in the sand. Instead, they may press their heads to the ground to blend in with their surroundings.
2. Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not. While most of us consider bananas to be fruits, botanists classify them as berries. Conversely, strawberries are not true berries since their seeds are on the outside of the fruit.
3. The shortest war ever fought lasted only 38 minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the shortest recorded war since it lasted for only 38 minutes.
4. The largest snowflake ever measured was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. According to the Guinness World Records, the largest snowflake ever recorded fell in Montana on January 28, 188
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5. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses. The Greek national anthem, "Hymn to Liberty," has 158 verses, but only the first two are commonly sung.
6. The longest wedding veil on record was almost three miles long. Austrian bride Nina Kettiger wore a veil that measured
2.8 miles long and weighed 132 pounds at her wedding in 200
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7. The tallest building in the world grows taller as it gets colder. The Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, which is over half a mile tall, can grow up to six inches taller during cooler temperatures due to the steel and concrete's expansion and contraction.
8. Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender. Before he became president, Abraham Lincoln was a licensed bartender who ran a tavern called Berry & Lincoln with his friend William F. Berry.
9. Honey never spoils. Honey can last for thousands of years without going bad, thanks to its antibacterial properties and low moisture content.
10 The world's deepest postbox is in Susami Bay, Japan. At 33 feet deep, the underwater postbox in Susami Bay is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's deepest. 1
1. Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas. Despite their apparent differences, humans and bananas share 50% of their genetic makeup. 1
2. The world's first novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by a woman. The 11th-century Japanese novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by a noblewoman named Murasaki Shikibu. 1
3. A small town in Alaska has its own elected cat mayor. Talkeetna, a small town near Anchorage, has been electing a cat as its mayor since 199
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4. The shortest commercial flight in the world is 1 moment long. The flight from Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland takes only one minute, making it the world's shortest commercial flight. 1
5. A duck's quack doesn't echo. Despite widespread myth, ducks do actually make an echo when they quack. 1
6. Only two animals can see behind themselves without turning their heads: rabbits and parrots. Thanks to their unique eye placement, rabbits and parrots can see what's behind them without having to turn their heads. 1
7. Monopoly was invented to teach players about the harms of monopolies. The game was originally called The Landlord's Game and was intended to show players the negative consequences of unchecked capitalism. 1
8. The oldest message in a bottle was found 132 years after it was thrown into the sea. A bottle message from 1886 was found in Western Australia in 2018, making it the world's oldest documented message in a bottle. 1
9. Octopuses have three hearts. Two of the hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third circulates oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. 20. Coca-Cola was originally green. The first batches of Coca-Cola in 1886 were green due to the green glass bottles they were packaged in. 2
1. Cows have best friends. Cows form close bonds with other cows and are known to experience stress when separated from their friends. 2
2. The world's largest potato weighed over 18 pounds. The largest potato ever grown weighed 18 pounds and four ounces, according to the Guinness World Records. 2
3. The word "hipster" was first used in the 1940s. While the term "hipster" is often associated with contemporary youth culture, it was first used in the 1940s to describe jazz musicians and enthusiasts. In conclusion, these 23 facts only scratch the surface of the endless wonders and curiosities that exist in our world. Whether you're a trivia lover, an adventurer, or a lifelong learner, there's always something new to discover and be amazed by.