History
Napoleon Was Not Short
Napoleon was 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) — average for his era. The "short" myth arose from a mix-up between French and English inch measurements and British propaganda.
Science
Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs that was still edible. Honey's low moisture and acidic pH make it inhospitable to bacteria.
Science
Octopuses Have Three Hearts
An octopus has three hearts: two pump blood to the gills, while the third pumps it to the body. When swimming, the body-heart stops — which is why octopuses prefer crawling.
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