Science Facts

Did you know that water can boil and freeze at the same time? This phenomenon is known as the triple point, where all three phases of water coexist in thermodynamic equilibrium. It occurs at a specific temperature and pressure, around 0.01 degrees Celsius and 611.657 pascals.

Another intriguing fact: Octopuses have three hearts. Two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, the heart that delivers blood to the body stops beating when the octopus swims, which is why they prefer to crawl.

Historical Facts

The Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Originally standing at 146.6 meters (481 feet), it was constructed around 2580–2560 BC during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Did you know that the shortest war in history lasted just 38 to 45 minutes? This was between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, triggered by the death of the pro-British Sultan and the subsequent dispute over succession.

Animal Facts

The heart of a shrimp is located in its head. This surprising fact leads to the interesting anatomy of shrimp, which can be quite different from vertebrate animals.

Furthermore, goats have rectangular pupils. This unique shape allows them to see a wider panoramic view of their surroundings, which is useful in spotting predators.

Geographical Facts

The Sahara Desert is larger than the entire United States. Covering approximately 9.2 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles), it is the largest hot desert in the world and the third largest desert overall, after Antarctica and the Arctic.

Did you know that Canada has the longest coastline in the world? Stretching over 202,080 kilometers (125,570 miles), it is bordered by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific, and the Arctic.