Who would have thought that time on Venus flows in a special way, and a boring rainy summer became the reason for the creation of a unique literary work?
And how many stories are there in fairy tale characters or random inventions that have changed our lives? This post contains the most unusual and amazing facts that will make you smile, think and be amazed by the quirks of nature, history and human ingenuity. Let's dive into the world of curious discoveries.
Vin Diesel has never met his father and does not know what race he is, if you do not take into account the origin of his mother. The woman claims that his father clearly had African roots. Vin Diesel himself does not argue with this assumption and calls himself a multiracial person.
The Himba people of Namibia have a unique tradition: women cover their skin and hair with a mixture of red clay, fat and aromatic herbs. This "red" style not only protects from the sun and insects, but is also considered a symbol of beauty and cultural identity. By the way, washing their hair is a rarity, because their "style" is maintained for years.
Swifts can stay in the air almost around the clock! These amazing birds can even sleep on the fly, using a special technique of half-sleep, when one hemisphere of the brain rests, and the other continues to control the flight. During the breeding season, swifts spend up to 10 months a year in continuous flight, hunting for insects and making grand migrations.
Carrots have an amazing feature - they can become sweeter depending on the temperature. If the roots remain in the ground during the winter, they accumulate more sugar to protect themselves from the cold, and become even sweeter and brighter.
The story of the invention of the Slinky is a shining example of an accidental discovery. In 1943, American engineer Richard James was experimenting with springs, trying to develop stabilizers for sensitive instruments on ships. One of the springs accidentally fell off the table, but instead of simply hitting the floor, it "stepped" over several objects and stood upright. James was amazed and saw potential for a toy. Together with his wife, they named the invention Slinky (from the English word "sinuous") and launched it into production. The first batch appeared in stores in 1945, and soon the spring became one of the most popular toys in the world. Its simplicity and unexpected movement captivated children and adults, and the story itself reminds us that sometimes great ideas come completely by accident.
On Venus, a day is longer than a year. One rotation around its axis takes the planet about 243 Earth days, and a full rotation around the Sun takes only 225 Earth days. This means that a year on Venus ends before one day has passed.
