"Co
ol Facts You Never Knew Before" Are you a trivia buff? Do you love learning new things each day? Well, here are some cool facts that you probably never knew before! Did you know that the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896? The war lasted only 38 minutes, and the British emerged victorious. In the animal kingdom, did you ever wonder which group of animals produce the most venomous species? It's not snakes or spiders, but actually, it's the cone snails. These seemingly harmless creatures found in the oceans can kill a human with their venomous harpoon-like teeth. Have you ever seen a giraffe's tongue? It's actually black! The colour black helps them avoid sunburn while reaching for leaves on tall trees. Another cool fact is the origin of the word "cookie." It comes from the Dutch word "koekje," which means "little cake." Did you know that redheads require more anesthesia than others? A study conducted by researchers has shown that many redheads require almost 20% more anesthesia to numb their pain compared to others. Speaking of colors, did you know that there is a specific shade of pink called "Baker-Miller Pink," which has been known to reduce aggression and violence? It's even used in some prisons to calm down inmates. If you're ever caught in a rainstorm, you might want to know that raindrops aren't actually teardrop-shaped. They're almost spherical due to the air resistance during their fall. And if you're ever in need of some energy, did you know that the human body can power up to 100-watt light bulb by just thinking? Lastly, did you ever wonder why popcorn pops? The reason is that popcorn kernels contain small amounts of water inside the outer shell. When heated, the water turns to steam, and the pressure inside the shell builds up until it eventually explodes, making that delicious popcorn we all love. Now that you've learned some cool facts, you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge. Keep exploring and learning new things every day!