The world is a fascinating place filled with curiosities, but every now and again we encounter things that are so bizarre, they seem too unbelievable to be actually true. Here's a collection of some strange and bizarre facts from across the world, covering nature the past, culture, and science Weird Blogs!

1. Bananas Are Technically Berries, but Strawberries Are Not
Botanically, a fruit is a fruit that comes from the ovary a single flower, with seeds encased inside the flesh. According to this definition, bananas are considered to be berries however, strawberries, which grow from a flower that has multiple ovaries, aren't. If you're having a good time with your breakfast fruit bowl, take a moment to consider this fruity paradox!

2. Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
Yes, you read that right. Wombats, the furry marsupials native to Australia produce poop that is cube-shaped. Scientists think this unique feature aids in preventing the poop from floating away, allowing wombats to use it as a way to define their territory. This is one of nature's weirdest engineering marvels.

3. Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
If you thought octopuses were already alien-like with their eight arms and their high intelligence and intelligence, here's an additional fun fact that they have three hearts! Two pump blood to their gills and the third one pumps it throughout the body. The blood of these animals is blue due to hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule which connects oxygen.

4. There’s a Jellyfish That Lives Forever
The Turritopsis Dohrnii is often referred to as the "immortal jellyfish," has the unique capacity to revert its cells to a earlier stage of life following becoming mature. This process, called transdifferentiation, allows the jellyfish to potentially escape death and start its life cycle over. Although they'ren't immune to predators, this change is an amazing feat of nature.

5. A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year
Venus has an extremely slow rotation, taking about 244 Earth days to complete a turn around its axis. However, it takes only just 225 Earth days to allow Venus to reach its circle to the Sun. That means that a day on Venus is technically longer than its year.

6. Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins
Amazingly, sloths known for their slow and relaxed moves, can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes by slowing its heart rate. Dolphins are, however, typically hold their breath for 10 minutes before returning to air.

7. Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Trees
Sharks are ancient creatures that have been around for more than 400 million of years, while trees have existed for approximately 350 million years. Sharks have survived mass extinctions, being able to adapt to different environments and are some of the most resilient animals on Earth.

8. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer
The Eiffel Tower, built mainly from iron, expands as the temperatures. During summer, it can rise up to 6 inches taller because of thermal expansion. With the drop in temperature then it returns to its initial height.

9. Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have discovered pots filled with honey found in old Egyptian tombs over three hundred years old, yet absolutely delicious. Honey's low moisture content as well as its acidic pH make it insensitive to spoilage and bacteria and provides it with an unending shelf life.

10. A Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds
Although they appear as if they are fluffy and light, clouds are actually quite heavy. A typical cumulus cloud consists of the equivalent of millions of water droplets, which together weigh more than 1 million pounds. Luckily, the weight is distributed across an extensive area, which means it floates effortlessly in atmosphere.

11. Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts
Certain species of turtles, including the Australian Fitzroy River turtle, possess a unique adaptation referred to as cloacal respiratory. This allows them to absorb oxygen from the sea through their cloaca (an universal opening) which allows them to live for longer periods.

12. There’s a Town With No Cemeteries
It is believed that the Norwegian city of Longyearbyen has a peculiar regulation: it's unlawful to commit suicide there. Because of permafrost, burial sites are not able to decompose, and could spread disease. If a person is seriously ill and requires transport to a different town for medical care.

13. Cows Have Best Friends
Animals that are social. They create strong bonds with people in their herd. Studies have shown the stress that cows go through when they are not with their closest companions, which highlights the emotional tenderness of these gentle creatures.

14. Water Can Boil and Freeze Simultaneously
At a certain pressure, referred to called the triple point water could exist as a gas, liquid, or solid simultaneously. This happens because the conditions are just right for all three components to coexist harmoniously.

15. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days
Our stomach produces powerful acids for digesting food, and could harm the stomach itself if there was no its lining. This lining is replaced every between three and four times a day to ensure that your stomach healthy and functional.

16. Pineapples Take Two Years to Grow
Despite their delicious and sweet taste, pineapples are slow-growing fruits. It takes around 2-years for a pineapple plant to produce a single fruit, which makes them one of the most demanding crops to cultivate.

17. The Shortest War Lasted 38 Minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar War that took place between The United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on the 27th of August 1896. It holds the record for the most short war in recorded history. After a mere 38 minutes, Zanzibar surrendered, making it a blink-and-you'll-miss-it conflict.

18. Birds Don’t Pee
Unlike mammals, birds don't produce liquid urine. Instead, they release urine in a paste-like substance, which is the reason their droppings turn white. This adaptation allows them to save water and keep them light for flight.

19. Sea Cucumbers Can Eject Their Internal Organs
When threatened, sea cucumbers have a unique defense system and release the internal organs of their anus to deter predators. Amazingly, they are able to regenerate these organs after a couple of weeks.

20. A Group of Flamingos Is Called a “Flamboyance”
The beautiful pink birds make a splash with their names and their collective noun is as vivid. A group of flamingos are fittingly called a "flamboyance," adding flair to their already impressive appearance.

The world is filled with strange and wonderful facts that make us marvel at nature’s creativity and humanity’s peculiar history. Which of these weird facts was your favorite? Let us know what bizarre tidbits you’ve encountered—you might just have the next addition to this list!