The world is a fascinating place, a cradle of curiosities where every turn presents a new, mind-boggling fact ready to upend what we thought we knew.

Akin to a treasure hunt, these nuggets of knowledge exist everywhere from the depths of our oceans to the farthest reaches of outer space.

As sponsors of your inner bed rat we’ve unearthed some amazing random facts for you to scroll through whilst you’re laying in bed, in the bathroom or just bored at work. No don’t thank us it’s our job and we love you.

1. Elephants are Earth's great "musicians"

Did you know that elephants have a sense of rhythm unlike any other animal, apart from humans? They are known to create music by flapping their ears against their bodies, kicking stones, and even making rhythmic sounds from their trunks - an elephantine orchestra, if you will.

2. Pluto's "Heart" is a Snowy Wonderland

In our own solar system, an interesting phenomenon exists on Pluto, the dwarf planet. A giant heart-shaped region called "Tombaugh Regio," named after Pluto's discoverer, Clyde Tombaugh, is filled with nitrogen ice. This natural snows cape has a remarkable impact on the planet's atmospheric pressure as it heats up and evaporates, showcasing the fantastic dynamics of extraterrestrial climates.

3. Jellyfish are Immortal (Sort of)

Back on Earth, jellyfish are giving new meaning to longevity. A particular species, Turritopsis dohrnii, known as the "immortal jellyfish," can revert its cells back to their earliest form and start its life cycle anew when stressed, injured or old. This process, essentially a form of biological immortality, sets them apart in the animal kingdom.

4. Venus's Day is Longer than its Year

Venus, our neighbouring planet, has an unusual relationship with time. It takes Venus 243 Earth days to rotate on its axis, making a Venusian day longer than its year, which is only about 225 Earth days. This slow rotation combined with its proximity to the Sun makes Venus the hottest planet in the solar system.

5. The world's most "expensive" dessert

At a jaw-dropping price of $25,000, you could treat yourself to the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate ice cream sundae from Serendipity 3, a restaurant in New York City. Served with a spoonful of 23-karat gold and decorated with gold flakes, it also comes with a side of a gold and diamond bracelet. The dessert holds the Guinness World Record for the most expensive dessert. Think they are still knocking out a Sundae for $1000.

6. Shakespeare's Extraordinary Vocabulary

William Shakespeare, often hailed as the greatest writer in the English language, had an astonishingly vast vocabulary. It is estimated that Shakespeare used about 31,000 different words in his works, while an average person's vocabulary is typically around 5,000 to 10,000 words. This linguistic genius invented hundreds of words and phrases still used today.

7. There's a Planet Made of Diamonds

About 40 light-years away resides a rocky planet named 55 Cancri e. What makes it truly unique is that one-third of this planet's mass is pure diamond. To put that into perspective, this planet contains about three times the Earth's total mass in diamonds alone, an astronomical sparkle indeed.

8. Octopuses Have Three Hearts

Among the many wonders in the animal kingdom, octopuses stand out with their three hearts. Two pump blood to the gills, while the third heart circulates it to the rest of the body. When an octopus swims, the third heart temporarily stops, making swimming quite exhaustive for these intelligent creatures.

9. An Individual’s DNA Could Stretch From the Sun to Pluto and Back - 17 Times

Human DNA is about 2 meters long when stretched out but is intricately packed into a space about 0.00001 millimetres in size. If you could unwind and tie together the DNA within one person's body, it would span a distance of about 34 billion miles, enough to stretch from the Sun to Pluto and back, 17 times over.

10. Lake Hillier: Australia’s Pink Lake

Located on Middle Island, Lake Hillier is a saline lake famous for its vivid pink colour. This vibrant hue is due to the presence of a certain type of algae and bacteria. Despite its high salt content, Lake Hillier remains safe for swimming.

11. Our Bodies Carry a Universe of Microorganisms

Humans are hosts to a vast universe of microorganisms, collectively known as the human microbiome. We carry around 38 trillion bacteria, primarily in our guts, which is roughly equal to the number of human cells in our bodies. These microbes play a crucial role in our health, aiding digestion, immune function, and even affecting mood and mental health.

12. More Tigers in Texas Than in the Wild

In a rather astonishing fact, there are more privately owned tigers in Texas than there are in the wild globally. Estimates suggest that around 5,000 tigers are living in captivity in the U.S., with the majority residing in Texas, while roughly 3,900 live in the wild worldwide.

13. Bananas are Berries, But Strawberries Aren't

Botanically speaking, bananas are berries, while strawberries are not. According to botanical definition, a berry is a fleshy fruit produced from a single ovary. Bananas fit this description, while strawberries originate from the part of the plant's flower, not the ovary, making them "false berries."

14. The Eiffel Tower Can Be 15 cm Taller During the Summer

The Eiffel Tower is made of iron, which expands when heated. During the summer, when temperatures rise, the metal structure can grow by up to 15 centimetres (6 inches) due to thermal expansion.

15. Honey Never Spoils

Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's low moisture content and acidic pH create an environment unsuitable for bacteria, making it last indefinitely.

16. The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 Minutes

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, holds the record for the shortest war in history. It lasted between 38 and 45 minutes.

17. Wombat Poop is Cube-Shaped

Wombats, native to Australia, have a unique digestive process that produces cube-shaped faeces. This peculiar shape prevents the poop from rolling away, helping wombats mark their territory effectively.

18. The Moon is Slowly Drifting Away from Earth

The Moon is gradually moving away from Earth at a rate of about 3.8 centimetres (1.5 inches) per year. This phenomenon is caused by tidal interactions between the Earth and the Moon.

19. There Are More Stars in the Universe Than Grains of Sand on All the World's Beaches

Astronomers estimate that there are approximately 10^24 stars in the observable universe. This number is so vast that it far exceeds the number of grains of sand on all the world's beaches combined.

20. Sea Otters Hold Hands While Sleeping

To prevent drifting apart while sleeping, sea otters hold hands (or paws). This adorable behaviour, known as "rafting," helps them stay together in groups and maintain social bonds.

21. There Are More Possible Iterations of a Game of Chess Than There Are Atoms in the Known Universe

The number of possible unique chess games is far greater than the number of atoms in the observable universe. It is estimated that the total number of distinct chess games is around 10^120, a number known as the Shannon number.

22. The Smallest Bone in the Human Body is in the Ear

The stapes, or stirrup bone, located in the middle ear, is the smallest bone in the human body. It measures approximately 3 x 2.5 millimetres and plays a crucial role in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear.

23. A Day on Mercury Lasts Longer Than a Year on Mercury

Mercury has an extremely slow rotation, taking about 59 Earth days to complete one rotation. However, it takes only 88 Earth days to orbit the Sun, making a single day on Mercury longer than its year.

24. A Blue Whale's Heart is the Size of a Small Car

The blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, has a heart that can weigh as much as 600 kilograms (about 1,300 pounds) and is roughly the size of a small car. Its massive heart beats only 5 to 6 times per minute.

25. Butterflies Taste with Their Feet

Butterflies have taste receptors on their feet, allowing them to taste food by standing on it. This adaptation helps them quickly determine whether a plant is suitable for laying eggs or feeding.

26. The Human Nose Can Detect Over 1 Trillion Scents

Recent research suggests that the human nose can distinguish at least one trillion different odours. This incredible sense of smell is due to the vast number of olfactory receptors in our noses.

27. The World's Quietest Room is Located at Microsoft's Headquarters

The anechoic chamber at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, is the world's quietest room. It has a background noise level of -20.35 decibels, making it so quiet that you can hear your own heartbeat and the sound of your bones moving.

28. The World is Round

No it really is.

29. A Cloud Can Weigh More Than a Million Pounds

Clouds may look light and fluffy, but they are actually quite heavy. A single cumulus cloud can weigh more than a million pounds (approximately 500,000 kilograms). This is because they are composed of millions of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, all suspended in the air.

30. Tardigrades Can Survive in Space

Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are microscopic creatures known for their extreme resilience. They can survive in the vacuum of space, endure extreme temperatures, and withstand high levels of radiation. In 2007, scientists sent tardigrades into space, and many of them survived the harsh conditions of outer space for several days.

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