Mystery
The Bermuda Triangle Is a Myth
Lloyd's of London does not charge extra insurance premiums for ships crossing the Bermuda Triangle. The US Coast Guard doesn't recognise it as especially dangerous.
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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