If your answer to this question is not “always” you may have some issues to take care of. If you’re looking for a few bizarre and mind-boggling facts to keep you up at night and amaze your friends then read on!
- Butterflies Taste With Their Feet
Yes, butterflies use their feet to taste. They have tiny taste receptors on their feet that allow them to taste the plants they land on. A female butterfly lands on different plants and drums the leaves with her feet until the plant releases its juices. The receptors help them determine if the plant is suitable for laying eggs or not. Butterflies of any biological sex also step on their food to taste it, using organs that sense dissolved sugars to taste food sources like fermenting fruit.
- The World’s Largest Snowflake was 15 Inches Wide and 8 Inches Thick
According to the Guinness World Records, the largest snowflake in the world is not Donald Trump but was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. This was recorded on January 28, 1887, by Matt Coleman at Fort Keogh, Montana. He said that the snowflake was “larger than milk pans”
- The Shortest War in History Lasted 38 minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took place on August 27, 1896, is the shortest war in history. It lasted just 38 minutes, and the British quickly defeated the Zanzibar Sultanate.
- A Cockroach Can Live For Several Weeks Without its Head
Cockroaches are notorious for their resilience, but did you know that they can live for several weeks without their heads? This is because they have an open circulatory system, which allows them to breathe through small holes in their bodies. Cockroaches do not need their head to breathe, but they need water to survive. Without a head, they can’t drink water and usually die of dehydration.
- The Oldest Piece of Chewing Gum is Over 9,000 Years Old
Archeologists have found evidence of chewing gum dating back over 9,000 years. The gum was made from tree sap and was used as a glue mainly but also possibly a tooth cleaner and breath freshener.
- A Group of Flamingos is Called a Flamboyance
Flamingos are known for their vibrant colors and graceful movements. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. This word is related to fire and flame-colored, which suits the appearance of these birds. Flamingos can flock together by the thousands in various wetlands around the world. Other possible names for a group of flamingos are colony and stand, but they are less common.
- The World’s Largest Pyramid is Not in Egypt
Many people believe that the largest pyramid in the world is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. However, the largest pyramid is actually the Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico. It covers an area of over 4 acres and is over 180 feet tall.
The world is full of wired facts that capture the imagination. Whether it’s butterflies tasting with their feet or the oldest piece of chewing gum being over 9,000 years old, there is always something new and exciting to learn. So, the next time someone asks if you want to hear something weird, the answer is “always”!