Fun Facts for 14-Year-Olds

1. The Universe is Huge!

The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years in diameter. This means it is incredibly vast, and there’s still so much more we don’t know!

2. Octopuses Have Three Hearts!

Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? Two hearts pump blood to their gills, while the third one pumps it to the rest of their body. When they swim, the heart that delivers blood to their body actually stops, which is why they prefer to crawl rather than swim.

3. Bananas are Berries!

This one might surprise you: bananas are botanically classified as berries, while strawberries aren’t! In botanical terms, a berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh.

4. The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller in the Summer!

As temperatures rise, the metal of the Eiffel Tower expands, making it about 15 centimeters taller during hot days. This is a fun example of thermal expansion!

5. Honey Never Spoils!

Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3000 years old and still perfectly good to eat! Honey has natural preservatives that allow it to last indefinitely.

6. Sloths Only Poop Once a Week!

Sloths are known for their slow movement and even slower digestion. They only leave the trees to go to the bathroom, and when they do, they can lose up to one-third of their body weight!

Conclusion

Learning fun facts can be a great way to expand your knowledge and impress your friends! Explore more about these topics, and you'll discover even stranger and cooler things about the world around you.


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