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Esther Alo
Freelancer @ Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko
Ten Random and Interesting Facts you can learn fromš”
<p>1. You Breathe Through One Nostril at a Time:</p><p>Humans experience a "nasal cycle," where airflow alternates between nostrils approximately every few hours. This subconscious process helps maintain nasal health.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 2. Octopuses Have Three Hearts:</p><p>An octopus possesses three hearts: two pump blood through the gills, and one circulates it to the rest of the body. Interestingly, the systemic heart stops beating when the octopus swims.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3.The Human Brain Doesn't Feel Pain:</p><p>The brain lacks nociceptors, the receptors responsible for sensing pain. This absence allows for certain brain surgeries to be performed while the patient is awake. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4.The Eiffel Tower Grows Taller in Summer:</p><p>Due to thermal expansion, the iron structure of the Eiffel Tower can expand by up to 15 centimeters (approximately 6 inches) during hot summer days.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5.Humans Share About 60% of Their Genes with Bananas:</p><p>Approximately 60% of human genes have counterparts in the banana genome, highlighting shared fundamental biological processes among living organisms.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 6. Goosebumps Are a Vestigial Reflex:</p><p>Goosebumps occur when tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, causing hair to stand up. This reflex, inherited from our ancestors, was useful for insulation and making them appear larger to predators.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>7. People Shrink as They Age:</p><p>Starting around age 40, individuals may lose up to an inch or more in height due to factors like spinal disc compression and changes in posture.</p><p><br></p><p>8. Sharks Existed Before Trees:</p><p>Sharks have been around for over 400 million years, predating the emergence of trees, which appeared approximately 350 million years ago.</p><p><br></p><p>9. Crocodiles Cannot Stick Out Their Tongues:</p><p>A crocodile's tongue is held in place by a membrane, preventing it from moving freely and sticking out. </p><p><br></p><p>10. A Shrimp's Heart Is in Its Head:</p><p>In shrimp, the heart is located in the thorax, which is behind the head but still considered part of the head region.</p>
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