20 Most Astounding Facts...

Science encourages us to explore the world & the universe around us revealing some really unusual and brilliant stuff. But if you think that researchers knew everything, WAIT...we don't have the foggiest idea what 98% of the universe is made of!!!That means we are totally a neophyte and there's still plenty for us to discover. And the inquisitive mind makes us penchant for learning new facts that sometimes leave us in a state of ambivalence.

Here are some facts that may astound you.

1.You Have a Brand New Organ-Meet The MESENTERY!

Yes, scientists have discovered a new organ known as mesentery,which we were totally unaware of.It actually connects intestines to the abdominal wall and aids the immune system.It basically suspends small and large intestine from the posterior abdominal wall;holding them in place,still allowing some movement.

2.A New State Of Matter-TIME CRYSTALS!

An impossible state of matter made of "time crystals" has been created for the first time.A crystal is a material that has a repeating atomic structure.A time crystal repeats its pattern in time rather than in space.It never reaches thermal equilibrium instead they need a trigger to keep them in perpetual motion.

3.Unique TONGUE PRINT!

Now there is another player in the arena that you may have never heard of:the tongue print.The tongue print of an individual is absolutely unique and can be used as a novel biometric tool.

4.Babies have 100 more bones than Adults!

It does seem a little freaky but this is actually true.Babies tend to have approximately 300 bones at birth with cartilages between them,that fuse together as they grow.Ultimately,after fusion an adult human skeleton is left with 206 bones.

5.Your Stomach Acid can Dissolve Metal!

There are peculiar things about our body which may surprise us.The pH level of acid in our stomach ranges from 1-3 that is strong enough to dissolve a razor blade.And that's why you get a new stomach lining every 3-4 days.So,guys forget about swallowing a seed and having a tree grown inside you-like our parents used to fool us in childhood. 

6.The letter J is not Found in Periodic Table!

The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements.You can check it yourself.

7.Humans Can't Taste Food Without Saliva!

No flavor exists without saliva...for food to have taste,it is mandatory for the food to first dissolve in saliva so that chemoreceptors in taste buds of tongue detect it as they require liquid medium for their operation.

8.Mercury Has No Moon!

Since it is too close to sun, its gravity is not able to hold any moon. If so, the moon may orbit around sun and definitely crash into it.

 9.Giraffe Has a Blue Tongue!

Giraffes are rather bizarre looking animals anyway,let alone the fact that their tongues are dark blue and average around 20 inches in length.The long length of their tongues allow them to savour the highest,succulent leaves of their favourite trees.

10.An Octopus Has Three Hearts,9 Brains and Blue Blood!

Octopuses are one of the most interesting sea creatures and they are intelligent too!Now having 9 brains make you impeccable.

11.A Tree is Opposite of Your Lungs!

Trees are opposite of lungs,physically and functionally.Because they exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with atmosphere.So protecting trees will eventually protect the mankind.

12.Humans:10% Human and 90% Bacterial!

The average human has over 100 trillion microbes in and on their body.They both have a curious relationship but most of the bacteria lurking beneath our body is good and beneficial.

13.On Venus,It Snows Metal and Rains Sulphuric Acid!

Everyone seems to complain when it rains on Earth,but on Venus you might actually have good reason to moan. Space is a crazy place.On Venus,mountains are covered with 2 metals-galena and bismuthinite which cause its strange behaviour.

I must say,I am very,very happy that I live on Earth!!

 14.The Chicken Did Come Before The Egg!

Scientists have cracked it at last..yes,the chicken came first because the protein which makes egg shells can only be produced by hens.Now,this dilemma will not bug you anymore!! 

15.Water Can Boil and Freeze at the Same Time!

Although seems irrational;,but it is possible,Water can freeze and boil at the same time.It is called tripple point, the pressure & temperature at which any substance exists in equilibrium in the solid,liquid & gaseous states.

16.Lasers Can Get Trapped in a Waterfall!

It is actually possible to trap a laser beam in water because of a phenomenon known as "Total Internal Reflection".

17.Ants Used For Stitching!

In ancient times,doctors used live ants to stitch wound together.It was done by holding the edges of a wound and getting the ant to bite through the skin.The ant's head would then be snapped off leaving its jaws as the stitch.

18.Goats Have Rectangular Pupils!

Ever took a moment to stare a goat in the eyes?These freaky rectangular pupils enable them to have a 280 degrees view as a line of defense.

19.The Water Animal Hydra Never Gets Old,and Can Live Forever!

Hydra,an immortal that doesn't suffer senescence is a fresh water creature that doesn't need to get hung up on retirement due to its remarkable power of regeneration.

20.Undetectable Polar Bears!

Polar bears are invisible in infrared vision due to their fur.They can jump to about 6 feet in air and run about 25 miles an hour.

So how many of them you knew about???

Do tell me in comments section.