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Have you ever heard of the term "cold knowledge"? It refers to fascinating, yet little-known facts or trivia that can surprise and even shock you. Here are some unbelievable facts that will blow your mind:
1. The Earth has more than one moon.
Most people think that the Earth has only one moon, but in fact, it has several. They are called "minimoons," and they are small asteroids that temporarily orbit the Earth before flying away. Scientists estimate that there are about one or two minimoons around the Earth at any given time.
2. Honey never spoils.
Yes, you read that right. Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil. Honey was found in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs, and it was still edible after thousands of years. Honey can last forever because it contains the enzyme glucose oxidase, which releases hydrogen peroxide when honey is diluted with water, killing bacteria and other microorganisms.
3. A small part of the world's population can see more colors than others.
Most people see the visible spectrum of light, which includes the colors of the rainbow – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. However, a small percentage of the population has an additional type of cone cell in their eyes, which allows them to see more colors than others. This condition is called tetrachromacy, and it affects mainly women.
4. The longest word in the English language has 189,819 letters.
The longest word ever recorded in English has 189,819 letters and takes three and a half hours to pronounce. The word is the chemical name for the protein, titin, which is found in muscle tissue. However, the word is impossible to write or print out as it is too long for any paper or digital medium.
5. Water can exist in three states at once.
The term "triple point" refers to the temperature and pressure at which a substance can exist in three different states simultaneously. Water has a triple point, which means that it can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas all at once in a very specific temperature and pressure range.
6. The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes.
In 1896, the Anglo-Zanzibar War broke out when Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini of Zanzibar died and a contender for the throne, Khalid bin Barghash, refused to step down. The British, who had a protectorate over Zanzibar at the time, launched an attack and destroyed the Sultan's palace in just 38 minutes. The war is considered the shortest in history.
These are just a few examples of cold knowledge that can make you rethink what you know about the world. From the mysteries of the universe to the secrets of the living world, there's always something new to discover and fascinate us. So, keep learning, and you never know what mind-blowing facts you'll uncover next.
