TOP 10 Strangest Facts You Must Know
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TOP 10 Strangest Facts You Must Know :
10. Cats pee is fluorescent :
It shines in the dark under ultraviolet light because of its chemical composition, which contains phosphorus and uric acid crystals. But this can be very useful if you own a cat; it’s important to clean the urine so that the cat doesn’t re-mark the same site.
9. Coca-Cola can be used as a cleaner :
The famous drink that was born in 1886 as digestive syrup is so acidic that it works even as a cleaner. Its phosphoric acid with a pH level of 2.8 could even kill a snail or dissolve a nail in 4 days! You can try yourself by cleaning oil stains, ballpoint pen or even the toilet.
8. Cockroaches can survive without their head :
Cockroaches can survive without their head up to 9 days. This is because, having no blood pressure in its head, if you cut it, the cockroach will starve to death on the ninth day. Other animals with this feature are snakes, crickets and flies.
7. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch :
As you read, this word is not an error. it is the name of a large village on the island of Anglesey in Wales, where 3107 people live. This is the longest place name in the United Kingdom and one of the longest in the world, with 58 characters!
6. F.U.C.K. :
Its origin comes from ancient England. At that time, sex was not allowed; and to have sex, you had to ask the king for permission. It’s said that he was authorizing it through a plaque that read “Fornication Under Consent of the King” (F.U.C.K.), which gave rise to the word.
5. Foot binding :
This weird Chinese practice that was a symbol of beauty. At the beginning of the 19th century, it’s estimated that 50% of Chinese women had bandaged feet. This was a custom in the population due to feudal traditions; women with large feet were much less likely to marry.
4. Dolphins keep an eye out while sleeping :
This is because, for them, breathing is voluntary and not a reflex. Therefore, they had to develop the ability to sleep by turning off only one of the hemispheres of their brain, while the other remains awake and controlling vital functions.
3. “Yes” and “No” gestures :
We all know that, in most cultures, the gesture of nodding one’s head expresses agreement; and the opposite shows disagreement. However, did you know that the Bulgarians are an exception? In Bulgaria, the head shake means “Yes” and a nod means “No”.
2. Thomas Edison was afraid of the dark :
The American businessman and inventor who patented more than a thousand inventions and inaugurated the world’s first power plant for public lighting, was afraid of the dark! Maybe that’s why he put so much effort into inventing a light bulb that would remain on.
1. Speed of a sneeze :
And to finish with these top 10 of strangest facts, we want you to know that the speed of a sneeze is of aprox. 160 km/h! Probably it’s faster than you’re used to driving. Besides, it’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open!
10. Cats pee is fluorescent :
It shines in the dark under ultraviolet light because of its chemical composition, which contains phosphorus and uric acid crystals. But this can be very useful if you own a cat; it’s important to clean the urine so that the cat doesn’t re-mark the same site.
9. Coca-Cola can be used as a cleaner :
The famous drink that was born in 1886 as digestive syrup is so acidic that it works even as a cleaner. Its phosphoric acid with a pH level of 2.8 could even kill a snail or dissolve a nail in 4 days! You can try yourself by cleaning oil stains, ballpoint pen or even the toilet.
8. Cockroaches can survive without their head :
Cockroaches can survive without their head up to 9 days. This is because, having no blood pressure in its head, if you cut it, the cockroach will starve to death on the ninth day. Other animals with this feature are snakes, crickets and flies.
7. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch :
As you read, this word is not an error. it is the name of a large village on the island of Anglesey in Wales, where 3107 people live. This is the longest place name in the United Kingdom and one of the longest in the world, with 58 characters!
6. F.U.C.K. :
Its origin comes from ancient England. At that time, sex was not allowed; and to have sex, you had to ask the king for permission. It’s said that he was authorizing it through a plaque that read “Fornication Under Consent of the King” (F.U.C.K.), which gave rise to the word.
5. Foot binding :
This weird Chinese practice that was a symbol of beauty. At the beginning of the 19th century, it’s estimated that 50% of Chinese women had bandaged feet. This was a custom in the population due to feudal traditions; women with large feet were much less likely to marry.
4. Dolphins keep an eye out while sleeping :
This is because, for them, breathing is voluntary and not a reflex. Therefore, they had to develop the ability to sleep by turning off only one of the hemispheres of their brain, while the other remains awake and controlling vital functions.
3. “Yes” and “No” gestures :
We all know that, in most cultures, the gesture of nodding one’s head expresses agreement; and the opposite shows disagreement. However, did you know that the Bulgarians are an exception? In Bulgaria, the head shake means “Yes” and a nod means “No”.
2. Thomas Edison was afraid of the dark :
The American businessman and inventor who patented more than a thousand inventions and inaugurated the world’s first power plant for public lighting, was afraid of the dark! Maybe that’s why he put so much effort into inventing a light bulb that would remain on.
1. Speed of a sneeze :
And to finish with these top 10 of strangest facts, we want you to know that the speed of a sneeze is of aprox. 160 km/h! Probably it’s faster than you’re used to driving. Besides, it’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open!