The world is a weird and very interesting place. You look anywhere and there are so many hidden details that you might not know about. We have compiled a list of some fun and interesting facts to boost your general knowledge.
- Teeth are considered as a part of the skeletal system, but not considered as bone.
- Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is also different.
- The only food that has an eternal shelf life is honey.
- You can not kill yourself by holding your breath.
- People say 'Bless You' when you sneeze because your heart stops for a millisecond.
- The typewriter is the longest word that can be made using the letter only on one row on the keyboard.
- Elephants are the only animal that can not jump.
- More than half of the bones are located in our hands, wrists, feet, and ankles.
- Rajasthan has a temple for rats.
- The popular game "Snakes and Ladder" was originated in India.
- Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying with a speed of 50 to 60 kmph.
- The longest muscle in the body is the tongue.
- The most common name in the world is Mohammed.
- The fastest bird is the Peregrine falcon with a speed of 240 miles per hour.
- The Hummingbirds, the Loon, the Swift, the Kingfisher, and the Greb are all birds that can not walk.
- Carbon monoxide can kill a person in less than 15 minutes.
- Human thigh bones are stronger than the concretes.
- "Rhythm" is the longest word without a vowel.
- The fastest human sense is hearing. Humans can recognise a sound in 0.05 seconds.
- Corn is the only food that is grown in every continent except Antarctica.
- "Indian food" has become one of the most widespread cuisines in the world
- The world's largest sundial is located in India.
- Tea is the national beverage of India.
- India is the wettest inhabited place on Earth.
- At over 19,300 feet, the Ladakh road is the highest motorable road in the world.
Yes, all of this is true! You’re welcome.