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Science surprises that will blow your mind!
From radioactive bananas to planets that rain glass, there’s no end to the wonder of the natural world
Science is full of strange and fascinating phenomena that often defy our expectations. Here are some science surprises that will leave you amazed!
A neutron star can fit in a teaspoon: Imagine a teaspoon filled with a substance so dense that it would weigh about a trillion kg, or 1–6 billion tons. Sounds impossible, right? Well, that’s the reality of neutron stars! These stars are incredibly compact, and just a tiny amount of their matter would be far heavier than anything on Earth.
Bananas are naturally radioactive: Believe it or not, the bananas you eat every day are radioactive! This is due to the potassium they contain, particularly the isotope potassium-40. But don’t worry; the level of radiation is so low that it’s completely harmless —so go ahead and enjoy your fruit!
A single bolt of lightning can toast 1 lakh slices of bread: Lightning is among the most potent natural forces. A typical bolt can carry up to 5 billion joules of energy, enough to toast 100,000 slices of bread! That’s a lot of toast for a single flash of electricity.
A planet that rains glass: On a distant planet called HD 189733b, rain doesn’t fall in droplets. Instead, it rains glass — sharp, sideways-streaking glass! The planet is scorching and has winds blowing at over 5,000 miles per hour, making the glass rain travel horizontally at frightening speeds.
Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have made a sweet discovery in ancient Egyptian tombs: Pots of honey that are over 3,000 years old! Honey has natural preservatives, like low moisture content and acidic properties, that prevent it from spoiling, making it the only food known to last forever.
Your brain could power a light bulb: The human brain generates electrical impulses that are so powerful they could actually power a light bulb — if harnessed correctly! This means that while your brain is busy thinking, it’s also creating electricity.
The Eiffel Tower can grow taller in summer: The Eiffel Tower, one of the most iconic structures in the world, can grow by as much as six inches during the summer months! The reason? The heat causes the metal to expand, making the tower just a little bit taller.
