Intriguing facts that will surprise you
Did you know that honey never spoils? That's right, archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's unique chemical composition creates a low moisture environment and acidic pH which bacteria and microorganisms cannot survive in.
Another fact that might blow your mind involves the fingerprints of koalas. These furry marsupials have fingerprints so similar to humans that they can occasionally confuse crime scene investigations. Even under a microscope, it is nearly impossible to distinguish koala prints from human ones.
On a more historical note, the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after an astonishing 38 minutes. This swift conquest was due to British naval bombardment that rapidly overwhelmed the sultan’s forces.
Love ice cream? Ancient Romans did too! They were known to enjoy a frozen treat made from snow mixed with honey, nuts, and fruit. Emperor Nero is even reported to have sent slaves to the mountains to collect snow for his lavish feasts.
Speaking of feasts, did you know that the world’s largest pizza was made in Rome in 2012? It measured a staggering 13,580.28 square feet and was named
Another fact that might blow your mind involves the fingerprints of koalas. These furry marsupials have fingerprints so similar to humans that they can occasionally confuse crime scene investigations. Even under a microscope, it is nearly impossible to distinguish koala prints from human ones.
On a more historical note, the shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after an astonishing 38 minutes. This swift conquest was due to British naval bombardment that rapidly overwhelmed the sultan’s forces.
Love ice cream? Ancient Romans did too! They were known to enjoy a frozen treat made from snow mixed with honey, nuts, and fruit. Emperor Nero is even reported to have sent slaves to the mountains to collect snow for his lavish feasts.
Speaking of feasts, did you know that the world’s largest pizza was made in Rome in 2012? It measured a staggering 13,580.28 square feet and was named