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  • Octopus Hearts: An octopus has three hearts; two pump blood to the gills, while one pumps it to the rest of the body.
  • Banana Radiation: Bananas contain potassium-40, a radioactive isotope, which makes them slightly radioactive.
  • Honey's Longevity: Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still edible.
  • Hot Water Freeze: Hot water can freeze faster than cold water under certain conditions, known as the Mpemba effect.
  • Sharks' Duplicity: Some shark species can live up to 400 years, making them one of the longest-living vertebrates.
  • Astronauts' Height: Astronauts can grow up to 2 inches taller in space due to the lack of gravity compressing their spine.
  • Wombat Poop: Wombats produce cube-shaped poop, which prevents it from rolling away and marks their territory effectively.
  • Venus' Day: A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus due to its slow rotation and rapid orbit around the Sun.
  • Lobster's Immunity: Lobsters don’t get cancer due to their ability to repair their DNA efficiently and their unique immune system.
  • Hummingbird's Heartbeat: A hummingbird’s heart can beat up to 1,200 times per minute while hovering.
  • Tree Communication: Trees communicate with each other through a network of fungi called mycorrhiza, sharing nutrients and information.
  • Cows' Friends: Cows have best friends and get stressed when they are separated from them.
  • Eternal Flame: There’s a natural gas fire in the Darvaza Crater in Turkmenistan, known as the "Gates of Hell," burning since 1969.
  • Tardigrades' Resilience: Tardigrades, also known as water bears, can survive extreme conditions including space vacuums and radiation.

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