From honey never spoils to our heartbeats syncing with music: Unearthed fun facts
Did you know honey never spoils? That's right, archaeologists discovered pots of honey, over 3000 years old, in ancient Egyptian tombs. The honey was perfectly edible then and still is! This is due to the incredible chemical makeup of honey which includes low moisture levels and a low pH environment that's inhospitable to bacteria and microbes.
Have you ever wondered why music calms you down? This thought-provoking fact revolves around the nature of our very own hearts! Our hearts attempt to mimic the rhythmic patterns of the music we listen to, be it fast or slow-paced. This phenomenon known as 'entrainment' insinuates that, perhaps, our love for music is deeply rooted in our biology.
Moreover, it might sound strange, but did you know a cloud can weigh over a million pounds? Yes, they're not as light as they look. In fact, they're massive. But fear not. They stay up there due to the air below the cloud being even heavier.
The mysterious human body is also full of surprises. For instance, a person will produce enough saliva in their lifetime to fill two swimming pools. That's nearly 25,000 quarts of saliva! This important body fluid begins the process of digestion, keeps the mouth hydrated, and helps you swallow your food easily.
Lastly, let's delve into the world of dreams. Specifically, the 'Tetris Effect.' Have you ever played a game repeatedly and then dreamt about it? That's called the Tetris Effect. The phenomenon takes its name from the 80s video game, Tetris, but applies to any activity repeated intensely throughout the day.
These fun facts not only enlighten us about the quirks of life that go unnoticed but also show us the beauty of living in a world shrouded in incessant learning.
Have you ever wondered why music calms you down? This thought-provoking fact revolves around the nature of our very own hearts! Our hearts attempt to mimic the rhythmic patterns of the music we listen to, be it fast or slow-paced. This phenomenon known as 'entrainment' insinuates that, perhaps, our love for music is deeply rooted in our biology.
Moreover, it might sound strange, but did you know a cloud can weigh over a million pounds? Yes, they're not as light as they look. In fact, they're massive. But fear not. They stay up there due to the air below the cloud being even heavier.
The mysterious human body is also full of surprises. For instance, a person will produce enough saliva in their lifetime to fill two swimming pools. That's nearly 25,000 quarts of saliva! This important body fluid begins the process of digestion, keeps the mouth hydrated, and helps you swallow your food easily.
Lastly, let's delve into the world of dreams. Specifically, the 'Tetris Effect.' Have you ever played a game repeatedly and then dreamt about it? That's called the Tetris Effect. The phenomenon takes its name from the 80s video game, Tetris, but applies to any activity repeated intensely throughout the day.
These fun facts not only enlighten us about the quirks of life that go unnoticed but also show us the beauty of living in a world shrouded in incessant learning.