Top 10 Weird Facts That Are Actually True

1. Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body.

2. Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped

This unique shape helps prevent the poop from rolling away and is used to mark territory.

3. A Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds

Despite appearing light and fluffy, clouds hold massive amounts of water.

4. Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Aren’t

Botanically, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not.

5. Humans Have More Bacteria Than Cells

The human body contains roughly 39 trillion bacteria, outnumbering human cells.

6. The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes

Between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896, this war holds the record for the briefest conflict.

7. Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Trees

Sharks have existed for over 400 million years, predating the first trees.

8. You Can Start a Fire With Ice

Clear ice can be shaped into a lens to focus sunlight and ignite tinder.

9. Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins

Sloths can slow their heart rate and hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater.

10. There’s a Species of Jellyfish That Is Immortal

Turritopsis dohrnii can revert its cells to an earlier stage, effectively avoiding death.