Sometimes, there are facts you hear that you can't believe no matter what. Even after a Google search, you'll still have some doubts.
After reading this article, you'll know what it means to learn something new every day. Buckle up, because these mind-blowing facts are just that and are perfect for telling anyone. If you have a kid, these facts will definitely come in handy.
What Do You Call A Baby Octopus?
You call baby octopuses larvae. That's not the exciting thing you need to know. What's impressive is that these large animals start out flea-sized when they're born. How do they get so large!?
Emu Only Have One Parent
The male emu goes around finding the eggs the female lays and brings them to the nest. After sitting on them until they hatch, it raises them as the only caretaker. The mother doesn't get involved.
Elephants Weigh Less Than...
Everyone knows how giant elephants can get, which means they weigh a lot. Shockingly, they aren't more substantial than a blue whale's tongue. How can a tongue weigh more than an elephant?
Arctic Doesn't Mean What You Think
What did you think the "arctic" meant? Well, it doesn't mean cold, but it comes from the Greek word for "bear." When you say the word arctic, you're saying "bear-place," and "antarctic" means "not-bear-place."
Frogs Help Tarantulas
A certain species of burrowing tarantula allows tiny frogs to live in the burrows with them. The frogs eat pests that the spider can't get, and it keeps the hopping friend safe in return.
Wow, Who Knew This About Tigers?
Tigers have some of the best fur an animal can have. The stripes are beautiful, but if you shave one, their skin has stripes too. You learn something new each day.
Passing Gas To Go Deeper
Well, this one is funny. To sink deeper in the water, manatees pass gas! Similar to letting air out of a balloon, these sea creatures have a unique way of navigating.
This Is Too Adorable
Like a loving couple at night, sea otters do something that's too adorable. To avoid drifting apart from each other, they hold hands while sleeping! That's something you see in a Disney movie.
Crows Can See In Ultraviolet
Humans can't see ultraviolet light, but crows can. The feathers on crows have unique and beautiful patterns like peacocks, but they're only visible in the ultraviolet spectrum. They might look black to us, but they aren't.
Crows Are As Smart As 7-Year-Olds
There's way more than meets the eye when it comes to crows. They have the critical thinking skill level of 7-year-olds, and they hold grudges. It sounds like you don't want to mess with these things.
No Matter How Far
If you were 66 million light-years away from the planet, and if you had a powerful enough telescope, you would still see the dinosaurs. Isn't great they didn't make it?
Here's Something You Didn't Know...
The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn. Scotland didn't care when they made this decision. That thing doesn't even exist, but they chose it anyway. Look how long the horn is.
Tiny Birds Play It Smart
Hummingbirds are fast little birds. They might pack a punch over short areas, but they usually attach to bigger birds for migration. This makes sense considering how small these birds get.
Pennies From Heaven
It might sound crazy, but scientists believe that when it rains on Jupiter, it rains diamonds! And when it rains, it pours. This is something that everyone wishes would happen on Earth.
Elephants Think We're Cute
Similarly to how humans think puppies are cute, elephants think the same thing about humans. The only difference is that we don't get belly rubs and all the snacks we want.
Another Insane Whale Fact...
Whales are massive creatures. A small enough child has the power to be like Michael Phelps and swim through the veins of a blue whale. There are so many strange things going on in the ocean.
Is That Right? Cats Hate Us
Just like some humans are allergic to cats, those little felines can be allergic to humans. That's probably why some of them act the way they do towards certain people in the world.
Hail To The Queen...
Even though the show isn't real, Queen Elizabeth refused to even sit on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. That's another odd rule the royals have to live by.
A Special Nest
Back to the hummingbirds we go. These quick little birds build nests using gossamer or spider webs. This allows the nest to expand with the young birds as they get bigger.
A Blue Whale Is The Loudest Animal
The blue whale strikes again. They are the loudest animals in the world and get as loud as 180 dB. This is a similar level to the noise a jet engine makes.
These Slimy Little Squids...
There are a ton of little-known facts about sea creatures, including this one: squids have doughnut-shaped brains. How that's possible doesn't make much sense to me either right now, but there it is...
Wombats Poop In Cubes
Yes, you read that correctly. Look at this picture and tell me that doesn't look like it came from a rabbit. I can't believe wombats are out there dropping squares on people.
Controlling A Kangaroo
Have you ever seen those viral videos of the really strong and scary kangaroos? Well, if you want to prevent one from hopping, all you have to do is lift the tail off the ground.
Be Careful What You Say Around Birds
Ravens and crows have the power to learn how to imitate human speech. I don't know how wild you think that is, but I would never want a raven to start talking to me randomly.
A True But Sad Fact
You've probably seen a handful of plastic flamingos in your life, but not many real ones. That's probably because there are more fake ones than actual ones in the world.
Where Can You Find Pink Dolphins?
The rare pink dolphin isn't a myth. You can find them having fun in the Amazon River. Dolphins are one of the smartest species in the world behind only humans.
When Did Nutella Come Out?
The addictive hazelnut spread didn't come around until WWII. They invented it during that war by adding hazelnuts to chocolate so they could extend chocolate rations. That's smart thinking for once.
Boys Did What??
Dresses weren't always for just for girls, because boys would wear them too! Men would switch out the dress for pants when they got a little bit older, but for kids, dresses were at one point a unisex option.
A Squirrel Life
Sadly for squirrels, they don't remember where they put their nuts all the time. These cute little animals forget where they place them about half of the time, which is probably why they hunt for so many.
A Lion's Roar
Even if you are five miles away, you can still hear a lion's roar. That's insane to think about, but also helpful if you're in the wild where they live.