50+ New Facts in 2023 that you should know: fiend fact

Introduction:

In the ever-evolving world of information, staying updated on the latest discoveries and fascinating information can be both exciting and enlightening. In this article, we have collected 50 interesting “new facts” spanning a variety of fields, from science and technology to history and beyond. Dive into the realm of knowledge and explore these newly discovered insights.

Fact: Oldest Tree:

The Methuselah Tree, a bristlecone pine in California, is more than 4,800 years old, making it the oldest living tree in the world.

Fact: Honey never spoils: 

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and are still perfectly edible.

Fact: Octopuses have three hearts: 

Octopuses have two branched hearts to pump blood through their gills and one systemic heart to circulate it to the rest of their body.

Fact: Deepest Point on Earth: 

The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans, dropping down to about 7 miles (11 kilometers).

Fact: Moon Receding: 

The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year.

Fact: Jellyfish Immortality: 

Turritopsis dohrnii, also known as the "immortal jellyfish", can revert to its juvenile form after reaching maturity.

Fact: Tardigrades survive extreme conditions:

 

Tardigrades, or water bears, can tolerate extreme conditions such as radiation, boiling water and the vacuum of space.

Fact: Sharks hunt trees:

Sharks have existed for about 400 million years, making them older than trees.

Fact: Pineapples don't grow on trees:

Pineapples actually grow on a plant that is part of the bromeliad family.

Fact: Bananas are berries: 

Botanically, bananas are classified as berries, while strawberries are not.

Fact: Changes in the height of the Eiffel Tower: 

Due to thermal expansion and contraction, the Eiffel Tower can grow or shrink up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) depending on the temperature.

Fact: Shortest War: 

The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 holds the record for the shortest war in history, lasting only 38 minutes.

Fact: Ants outnumber humans:

 It is estimated that there are more than one million ants for every human on Earth.

Fact: A day on Venus is longer than a year:

 

Venus rotates extremely slowly, so its day (one rotation) is longer than its year (revolution around the Sun).

Fact: Coldest Natural Temperature Recorded:

The coldest natural temperature ever recorded on Earth was minus 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit (-89.2 degrees Celsius) in Antarctica.

Fact: First Computer Programmer: 

Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician, is considered the world's first computer programmer for writing instructions for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.

Fact: Largest Volcano: 

Mauna Loa in Hawaii is the largest volcano on Earth, and when measured from its base at sea level, it is taller than Mount Everest.

Fact: Hippopotamus sweat is red:

Hippopotamuses secrete a red, oily substance that acts as a sunscreen and antibiotic.

Fact: World's Deepest Lake: 

Lake Baikal in Siberia is the world's deepest freshwater lake, reaching a depth of more than 5,000 feet (1,500 meters).

Fact: Cows have best friends:

Cows can form close friendships and can become stressed when separated from their favorite companions.

Fact: Largest living organism:

The Armillaria ostoy fungus in Oregon covers an area of 2,385 acres and is considered the largest living organism on Earth.

Fact: Spiders can fly:

Some spiders, such as the "balloon spider", can spin silk threads and be carried long distances by the wind.

Fact: The most common element in the universe: 

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, accounting for about 75% of its original mass.

Fact: Birds are dinosaurs: 

Birds are considered modern dinosaurs, sharing ancestry with creatures like Velociraptor.

Fact: World's Longest Fence: 

The Dingo Fence in Australia is the world's longest fence, spanning 3,400 miles (5,600 kilometers).

Fact: Infinite shades of green: 

The human eye can distinguish more shades of green than any other color.

Fact: Loudest Animal: 

The blue whale makes the loudest sound of any animal, with sounds that can be heard up to 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) away.

Fact: Shortest war between two countries:

The Anglo-French War of 1521, also known as the "War of the Oath", lasted only 24 minutes.

Fact: Complexity of a snowflake: 

No two snowflakes are alike due to their complex and unique crystalline structures.

Fact: Lightning strikes the earth 100 times per second: 

Lightning is a common phenomenon, about 100 lightning strikes the earth's surface every second.

Fact: World's Smallest Mammal: 

The bumblebee bat, native to Thailand, is the world's smallest mammal, with a wingspan of just 5.7 inches (14.5 centimeters). 

Fact: The Great Wall of China is not visible from space: 

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall of China is not visible to the naked eye from space without aid. 

Fact: Movement of Mount Everest: 

Due to tectonic plate movement, Mount Everest grows taller by about 0.16 inches (4 millimeters) every year. 

Fact: The Moon smells like gunpowder: 

Apollo astronauts reported that lunar dust has a distinctive odor similar to gunpowder. 

Fact: A day on Mars: 

A day on Mars, known as a "sol", is only 24.6 hours long. 

Fact: The largest desert is not sandy: 

The Antarctic Desert is the world's largest desert by area, even though it is covered in ice. Cleopatra's life was closer to the time of the moon landing than the construction of the pyramids: Cleopatra's life was closer to the time of Apollo's moon landing than the construction of the pyramids of Giza. 

Fact: World's largest iceberg: 

In 2021, the A-76 iceberg broke away from Antarctica, becoming the world's largest iceberg at the time. 

Fact: The human brain generates about 20 watts of electrical energy: 

Your brain is a powerful organ, which produces electrical energy even when you sleep. 

Fact: Hubble Space Telescope: 

The Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning pictures of the universe from its position in low Earth orbit. 

Fact: Banana Trees Are Not Trees: 

Banana plants are technically giant herbs, not trees, as they lack woody tissue. Dogs understand human emotions: Studies show that dogs can read human facial expressions and understand emotions.