Fun facts never fail to spice up a conversation. In fact, every now and then, I love weaving in a new, interesting tidbit. Fun facts are wonderful because they often spark peoples curiosity, bring joy, and they can also make conversations more lively. Since June 2024, I’ve been adding fun facts to my Tiny Bits Newsletter, wrapping up each edition on a light and cheerful note. If you’re curious to see what I’ve shared with this audience, you can check them out on this page.
And now, without further ado, here are some fun facts that I absolutely love, all gathered in one place:
Little-known fun facts that will surprise you
I’ve spend a lot of time selecting the following eleven fun facts. I hope you enjoy them.
I.
Octopuses have three hearts—two pump blood to the gills, where it gets oxygen, and the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, when they swim, the heart that delivers blood to the body actually stops beating, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than swim (!).
II.
The Eiffel Tower can grow—due to thermal expansion, the iron in the tower expands, making it up to 6 inches taller in summer.
III.
Butterflies taste with their feet—they have taste sensors on their legs that help them find food.
IV.
A single strand of spaghetti is called a ‘spaghetto.’
V.
Cows produce more milk when they listen to relaxing music—studies have shown that classical music can help them produce more.
VI.
Sea otters hold hands while sleeping—they do this to stay together and avoid drifting apart in the water.
VII.
Some cats are allergic to humans–while it’s rare, it can happen, and they might exhibit symptoms similar to allergies humans experience.
VIII.
You can’t hum while holding your nose— try it! You need air to pass through your nose to hum.
IX.
The longest hiccuping spree lasted 68 years—Charles Osborne started hiccuping in 1922 and kept going until 1990. During the first couple of years he hiccupped up to 40 times a minute, slowing to 20 a minute in later years. He was unable to find a cure.
X.
The longest place name in the world is in New Zealand: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
XI.
Albert Einstein’s brain was stolen—after his death, the pathologist who performed the autopsy took it without permission for research.
Wrapping up these fun facts
At last, thank you for reading! These are just a few of the fun facts I’ve featured in my Tiny Bits newsletter. However, I’ve published and shared more of them. If you’d love to receive more of them and other valuable recommendations, sign up to receive my newsletter.
Lisanne
