Fun Facts! (1 Adiratna) by NUR SITI ROZAIALAINA BINTI MAHAMUD Moe

More human twins are being born now than ever before.

g26032162 — 2021-08-17 10:32:46 UTC

Do you get the feeling that there are more twins around these days than there used to be? No? Well, you should, because according to a new study in the journal Human Reproduction, the "twinning rate" has increased by one-third since the '80s—up from 9 to 12 twins per 1,000 deliveries. Currently that adds up to about 1.6 million twins born each year across the world—meaning one out of every 42 babies is a twin. Helping drive this is the increasing use of medically assisted reproduction, and the delay in childbearing (twinning has been found to increase with a mother's age). For more pieces of trivia to impress your friends, here are 50 Facts So Strange You Won't Believe They're True.

Hair and nails grow faster during pregnancy.

m9487053 — 2021-08-17 11:10:54 UTC

A surprising side effect of pregnancy is that nails and hair grow faster than usual. This is due to changes in hormones as well as increased blood circulation and metabolism supplying nutrients. According to Amy O'Connor, writing for What to Expect, a pregnant person's hair also "might feel thicker and look more shiny and healthy than usual." Though she warns that it can occasionally mean that the expecting "may suddenly sprout strands in places [they'd] rather not."

Some sea snakes can breathe through their skin

m9377785 — 2021-08-17 11:13:51 UTC

You might think that it's just fish that have gills, but there are several species of sea snake that breathe through their skin as well. For example, the Hydrophis cyanocinctus has been found to breathe through the top of its own head. It has a small hole and collection of blood vessels at the top of its head for picking up oxygen from the seawater and sending it to the reptile's brain while it moves underwater.

RASHMIKA MURUGAN {1 ADIRATNA}

m9800174 — 2021-08-17 11:28:38 UTC

Fun Facts

THE DEEPEST PART OF THE OCEAN IS REALLY, REALLY DEEP.

Do you know that the deepest part of the ocean is really really deep. Interesting right?

The Mariana Trench is considered to be the deepest part of the world’s oceans—and the deepest point on Earth. Inside the Trench is a valley known as Challenger Deep that extends roughly 7 miles (36,070 feet) below the surface. For comparison, the entirety of Mount Everest—at 29,029 feet—could easily be accommodated there. Until recently, crewed explorations hadn’t gone any farther than 35,797 feet below the surface, a record set by two oceanographers in 1960. In 2012, filmmaker James Cameron explored roughly the same depths in a solo mission. In 2019, Victor Vescovo made history by becoming the first person to reach the deepest part of the ocean.

Beethoven never knew how to multiply or divide

m9412938 — 2021-08-17 11:29:29 UTC

Did you know?Ludwig van Beethoven never knew how to multiply or divide! Ludwig van Beethoven is arguably one of the greatest composers in musical history. The renowned pianist went to a Latin school called Tirocinium. There he learned some math, but never multiplication or division, only addition. Once when he needed to multiply 62 by 50, he wrote 62 down a line 50 times and added it all up.

Do you know that there a company that turn dead bodies to ocean reef?Well,there is!!🤯

2021-08-17 12:10:26 UTC

Folrida firm Eternal Reefs says that interest in its rather unusual service has shot up as result of pandemic

Since 1998 it has been helping the newly decresed turn remains into artifical reef formations on the ocean's floor.

How does it does?

It does this by adding their ashes to an environmentally-friendly concrete mix

What is the name of the company and where is the company located?

The nane of the company is Eternal Reef,located in USA

1.3 Million Earths Could Fit Inside The Sun

2021-08-17 12:17:21 UTC

The sun is large enough that approximately 1.3 million Earths could fit inside. Want to check the math? The volume of the sun is 1.41 x 1018 km3, while the volume of Earth is 1.08 x 1012 km3. If you divide the volume of the sun by the volume of the Earth, you get that roughly 1.3 million Earths can fit inside the sun. However, this assumes that the Earths are squished together without leaving any empty space. Scientists estimate that if the Earths retained their spherical shape, only about 960,000 would fit because of wasted space in between the spheres.

NUR ARFAH QISTINA BINTI RAZIEE EFINNDIEE (1 ADIRATNA)

2021-08-17 12:30:49 UTC

Penguins propose to each other with pebble.

During courtship, a male penguin will find the smoothest pebble to give to a female as a gift. If she likes the offering, she'll place it in the nest and the two will continue building up their little pebble mound in preparation for the eggs. If you have seen David Attenborough famous 'Our Planet' you will know that when penguins choose a mate they stay together for a lifetime. Just as humans propose to one another by exchanging a ring, penguins use the same method but with a pebble. When they see another penguin that they like, they bring a small stone over to them to represent their lifelong commitment to each other.

Octopus have three hearts

m9375676 — 2021-08-17 12:32:41 UTC

Octopuses have three hearts, which is partly a consequence of having blue blood. Their two peripheral hearts pump blood through the gills, where it picks up oxygen. A central heart then circulates the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body to provide energy for organs and muscles.

Octopuses are cephalopods, which literally means “head foot”, describing their truncated anatomy. Like the three other members of the group – squids, cuttlefish and nautiluses – they have blue blood, because it uses a copper-rich protein to transport oxygen. This helps explain why they need three hearts.

One clue that the three-heart system is needed to help power an octopus’s active lifestyle comes from the other cephalopods. The only member of the group not to share this anatomical anomaly is the nautilus, which is more sedentary and energy-efficient than the others.

Hot Water Will Turn Into Ice Faster Than Cold Water (Nur Insyirah Mirza 1 Adi)

2021-08-17 13:04:46 UTC

If the water is initially hot, cooled water at the bottom is denser than the hot water at the top, so no convection will occur and the bottom part will start freezing while the top is still warm. This effect, combined with the evaporation effect, may make hot water freeze faster than cold water in some cases.

Toh Wan Yin (1 Adiratna）- A Snail Can Sleep For Three Years

2021-08-17 14:25:31 UTC

Certain land snails can sleep for up to three years in hibernation or estivation. Yes, it’s true! Although this extended nap may sound appealing at first, it is actually caused by less-than-ideal conditions. Snails need moisture to survive; so if the weather is not cooperating, they can actually sleep up to three years. It has been reported that depending on geography, snails can shift into hibernation (which occurs in the winter), or estivation (also known as ‘summer sleep’), helping to escape warm climates. During this time, the snails will secrete mucus over their bodies to protect themselves from the dry, hot weather. As glamorous as it may sound, snails don’t always sleep for three years in their own mucus. When the weather is just right, snails do tend to follow a pretty regular sleeping schedule.

Gan Ling Xin-Ketchup was once believed to have medicinal qualities that could cure, among other ailments.

2021-08-17 14:35:43 UTC

In the early 1800s, tomatoes were believed to have medicinal qualities. Per Fast Company, a doctor in Ohio in the 1830s claimed that tomatoes could treat diarrhea and indigestion, publishing recipes for a kind of tomato ketchup that he soon turned into a concentrated pill.

Breanna Tay Yu Pin(1 Adiratna)-Rabbits can't puke

2021-08-17 14:40:14 UTC

Unlike cats or other animals that can cough up hairballs when they digest too much fur and other indigestible materials, rabbits are incapable of spewing. Their digestive system only goes one way, so the furry critters swallow plenty of roughage, which keeps things moving in the right direction.

Koh Elaine ( 1 Adiratna )

2021-08-17 22:55:07 UTC

While most people report remembering colors in their dream, some people say they can never see color. And then there are those that normally dream in color, but every once in a while have dreams in black and white.Black and white dreams generally represent your lack of emotional participation in the dream. If you are dreaming in black and white, it means that you are viewing the dream as an observer, and not experiencing the events first-hand. It represents distance from you and the emotional events you see happening. Black and white dreams may also mean that someone is controlling the narrative of your life, and you have little freedom to express yourself in your waking life.Most people do not dream in black and white, they dream in color. And those that dream in color often forget dreams that are in black and white, so it is hard to say how often they actually have black and white dreams.Dreaming of a black and white object or person is all about balance and duality. It can show up in a dream if there is something that you need to take a step back from and get a different perspective. The message from a black and white object is saying: not every situation is black and white.

Kuek Rui Qi (1 Adiratna)

m9479963 — 2021-08-17 23:18:56 UTC

Humans can only look on longingly at the ease in which cats snooze throughout the day - it's almost as if they have nothing better to do! You would be correct in thinking that all the little cat naps add up to a large proportion of their day. Indeed, cats spend about 70% of their time sleeping, often in these light dozes we are so used to seeing.

Thankfully, kittens and cats are cuddly creatures and will often sleep on our laps. However, cats will often wake up very easily if approached, whether it be for cuddles or something far more dangerous. Indeed, a cat's natural instinct is to be alert, especially if they sense danger. Luckily, these instincts are not relied upon quite so much in their peaceful domestic setting.

Cats sleep an average of fifteen hours a day, and some can sleep up to twenty hours in a twenty-four hour period. Which raises the question: Why do cats sleep so much?

The 'Catnap'
The first thing you should realize is that cats are most active between dusk and dawn, which means that they sleep mostly during the day and become active around twilight. This can come as quite a shock if you're bringing a new kitty home for the first time. Your cat will waste no time investigating and getting into trouble -- usually while you’re fast asleep! But as soon your cat is done with breakfast, as the rest of the world winds up for action, you'll find him winding down for a long day of slumber.

Energy Conservation
Cats have the physiology of a predator, meaning that they’re hardwired to give chase and hunt -- mainly at night. Large cats such as lions have a similar pattern of sleeping during the day and hunting at night. Although they have been domesticated for the most part, housecats still retain that wild streak. Even cats at play will display the feline primal instincts of creeping about in the shadows and, without a whisper of warning, pouncing on their target prey.

And hunting prey takes an amazing amount of energy. Whether your kitty is hunting for outdoor prey or tackling a catnip toy, all that sleep he gets is reserve energy for running, pouncing, climbing and stalking.

One eye open
Like people, cats either doze in a light sleep or sleep very deeply. When your cat dozes (which lasts about fifteen minutes to a half hour), he will position his body so that he can spring up and into action at a moment’s notice.

During deep sleep, cats experience rapid (or quick) brain movement. Deep sleep tends to last about five minutes, after which the cat goes back to dozing. This dozing-deep sleep pattern goes on until the cat wakes up.

Kittens and older cats tend to sleep more than the average-aged adult cat.

Rainy day
It should come as no surprise that felines are affected by the weather, just like us. Cat behavior can vary greatly, depending on their breed, age, temperament and overall health. But, whatever your kitty’s usual disposition, it has been observed that cats sleep more when the weather calls for it. Yes, even if your kitty is an exclusive indoor-dweller, a rainy or cold day will have him (and probably you) yawning and looking for some shut-eye.

What time is it?
Cats are crepuscular -- which means that they are most active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk. They tend to lay low in the darker night-time and day-time hours, when other predators may be hanging about. Some cats may be active at night as well, especially when they’re kittens. But, cats are also sociable and highly adaptable. This means that a cat is apt to adjust his sleeping habits so he can spend more time with his loved ones -- meaning you. Cats will also adjust their sleep patterns to their feeding schedules, which is why an indoor cat sleeps more than a cat that roams outdoors.

Whether your cat is a spry kitten or a mature feline, his level of interaction and activity depends a lot on whether he's constantly recharging his kitty battery.

Cats may sleep a lot, but when they’re awake, they sure make the most of their time!

The world wastes about 1 billion metric tons of food each year

m9375677 — 2021-08-18 00:00:21 UTC

Food waste is a huge problem. How big? About 931 million metric tons. That's how much food that researchers with the United Nations estimate was wasted in 2019, according to the Food Waste Index Report 2021, which surveyed 54 countries, finding that the majority of wasted food (61%) comes from homes while restaurants and other food services produce 26% of wasted food. Grocery stores make up just 13% of food waste. If you need a pick-me-up, read through these 50 Feel-Good Facts Guaranteed to Make You Smile.

Cotton candy was invented by a dentist

m9633665 — 2021-08-18 00:46:21 UTC

What surprises most people is that the inventor of cotton candy was a dentist. William Morrison joined with John Wharton, a candy maker from Tennessee in 1897. Together, they worked on a formulation that would get everyone excited. What became of their hard work was cotton candy. It was first sold at the World’s Fair in 1908 for 25¢ each. Not surprisingly, it became an instant hit with Americans.

Chua Jia Ying - touching your tongue 👅 stops you from yawning 🥱

2021-08-18 01:11:42 UTC

Why does it stop you from yawning?
If you touch your tongue while yawning, it can stop the yawn mainly because your tongue is the most sensitive thing on your body. Lick your lips whenever you feel a yawn coming on. ... You won't automatically lick your lips when you feel like yawning. That is because we know that yawning is contagious.

RACHEL MONIQUES (1adi)

m9633900 — 2021-08-18 01:44:51 UTC

Most Disney characters wear gloves to keep animation simple

Walt Disney might have been the first to put gloves on his characters, as seen in 1929’s The Opry House starring Mickey Mouse. In addition to being easier to animate, there’s another reason Disney opted for gloves: “We didn’t want him to have mouse hands because he was supposed to be more human,” Disney told his biographer in 1957.

Tazmeen Rukhsana

m10084677 — 2021-08-18 02:15:54 UTC

DID YOU KNOW SOME ILLUMINATING FISH PRODUCE LIGHT AS CAMOUFLAGE ?

Well, now you know.

These extraordinary creatures don't only use their light to look pretty, they also use it to camouflage with their surroundings. Some fish have mastered the technique of counterillumination camouflage, where they light up their underside to match the intensity and wavelength of the surrounding light perfectly. This adaptation blurs the silhouette of the fish for the predators lurking below, and they hide in plain sight!

Besides helping the fish blend into its surroundings, the camouflage also acts as a lure. Some species have luminescent patterns that make them seem like they are a small fish. Tricked by this, when a fish approaches them to attack, they reveal their actual size and devour it!

So if you ever go swimming deep in the ocean, be careful. They could be right next to you!

GERMAINE SOH JEN HAN ( 1 ADIRATNA)

2021-08-18 02:47:32 UTC

A variety of studies have shown that workers may take anywhere from eight minutes of rest every 12 hours, to over 250 one-minute naps in one day; often at irregular intervals. While the numbers vary considerably, they pale in comparison to the regal sleeping schedule. Queens will often enjoy more regular, longer and deeper sleeping cycles that can last up to nine hours per day — twice the amount of rest a simple worker enjoys.

Laying up to 300,000 eggs in a day, before attending official functions and gala dinners at night, certainly seems like a good justification for some sound sleep. On the workers’ side, the power napping behaviour helps ensure “enough worker ants are awake at any one time to protect and serve the colony.” This discrepancy in sleep times bears long-term consequences; a worker ant will typically only live up to 6–12 months, while a queen can live up to six years. Some Elizabethan queens have even been observed making it to 45.

Cheryl Lim Yu Jun

2021-08-18 05:54:55 UTC

Why Is Octopus Blood Blue?

The octopus is a surprisingly complex creature and, quite possibly, the world's original "blue blood." Its 500 million neurons are distributed throughout its head and body, compared to the 100 billion neurons in our brains .
The octopus's brain power isn't easily apparent at first glance, but it's proven itself capable of planning, reasoning and -- predicting sporting matchups. On the planning front, researchers have discovered that octopuses in Indonesia will gather coconut shell halves in preparation for stormy weather, then take shelter by going inside the two pieces of shell and holding it shut

So what makes these smart sea creatures so adaptable? The ability is literally in their blood. The same pigment that gives the octopus blood its blue color, hemocyanin, is responsible for keeping the species alive at extreme temperatures. Hemocyanin is a blood-borne protein containing copper atoms that bind to an equal number of oxygen atoms. It's part of the blood plasma in invertebrates.

Blue-hued hemocyanin binds to oxygen in the blood and transports it throughout the octopus's body to supply tissues, a critical factor in its survival. Octopuses have three hearts and need more oxygen than most other invertebrates, so the hemocyanin allows octopuses to get a steady oxygen supply, even when it isn't readily available in their environment. It also ensures that they survive in temperatures that would be deadly for many creatures, ranging from temperatures as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit (negative 1.8 degrees Celsius) to superheated temperatures near the ocean's thermal vents

Researchers suspect the "blue blood" adaptation is the result of the octopus's inability to migrate away from challenging environmental conditions. The animals move primarily by crawling along the seafloor and have relatively short lives, making traditional migration out of the question . By contrast, mammals' blood (including ours) is red because it contains iron-rich hemoglobin

NG JING TING(1 ADIRATNA)

m9375379 — 2021-08-18 06:30:42 UTC

When it's an adult, the "Immortal Jellyfish," scientifically named Turritopsis dohrnii, can transform its cells back to its childhood state. This usually happens when it is physically harmed, sick, or even when it is starving. The jellyfish evolved this skill in order to survive throughout history, specifically when latching onto ships. Since it can hitchhike, its DNA has spread and the not-so-rare species is emerging all over the world.

AINA FATIN FARHANA

m9633653 — 2021-08-18 09:48:03 UTC

Mosquitoes Are The Most Deadliest Animal In The World🦟

Mosquitoes are dangerous and hazardous to your health because they are known carriers of many harmful diseases. You might scoff at first, but Malaria, a mosquito-borne parasite, killed more than 400,000 people in 2015 alone, and approximately 3.2 billion people (or about half of the world’s current population) are currently at risk of the disease worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

When mosquitoes bite you, they can leave behind much more than just itchy red bumps as a reminder of their visit. Many species of mosquitoes found right here in the United States carry dangerous illnesses that can make you, your family, and even your pets very sick. Mosquitoes carry viruses, bacteria, parasites, and more, which they can easily transfer to humans through their bites. With every mosquito bite you get, there’s a risk of serious infection.

YEO HUI TONG

m9410650 — 2021-08-18 11:32:09 UTC

Pringles aren't actually potato chips.

The next time you see a can of Pringles, take a closer look—you won't see the word "chip" anywhere on the packaging. That's because Pringles aren't made of thinly-sliced potatoes, but instead dehydrated potato flakes pressed into their signature parabolic shape. That's what makes them less greasy. But when other potato chip manufacturers complained, the Food and Drug Administration ruled that Pringles couldn't be marketed as chips. The company eventually settled on "potato crisp."