Strange But Real: Surprising Facts That Sound Totally Made Up

Nayra Jain

May 24, 2025

Bananas Are Technically Berries

Botanically speaking, bananas fit the criteria of berries, while strawberries do not. It all comes down to how the fruit develops and where the seeds are found—science can be full of surprises.

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Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Two of an octopus’s hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third sends it to the rest of the body. Even more fascinating, the third heart stops beating when it swims.

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Humans Share 60% DNA With Bananas

Though we look nothing alike, humans and bananas share about 60% of the same genetic material. It highlights how life forms are more interconnected than they seem.

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A Day On Venus Is Longer Than Its Year

Venus rotates so slowly that one full spin takes longer than its journey around the Sun. A single day on Venus lasts 243 Earth days, while its year is 225 Earth days.

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Sharks Existed Before Trees

Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, predating trees by about 50 million years. These ancient predators truly earned their title as survivors.

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Your Stomach Lining Renews Every Few Days

The stomach’s harsh acids could digest its own tissue, so it grows a new lining roughly every 3 to 4 days. Without this constant renewal, digestion would be dangerous.

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There’s Enough Gold In Earth’s Core To Cover The Planet

If you could extract all the gold from Earth’s core, you’d have enough to coat the planet’s surface in a layer about 1.5 feet thick. Sadly, it’s out of reach.

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Honey Never Spoils

Due to its low moisture content and acidic nature, honey can last for thousands of years. Archaeologists have even found pots of edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.

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Hot Water Freezes Faster Than Cold

Known as the Mpemba effect, under certain conditions, hot water can freeze faster than cold. Scientists still debate the exact reasons, but it’s a documented phenomenon.

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Butterflies Taste with Their Feet

Butterflies have taste sensors on their feet that allow them to land on plants and instantly know if the leaves are suitable for laying eggs or feeding. Their feet help them 'taste' before they eat.

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