The world is a fascinating environment filled with curiosity, each and then there are strange facts that seem too weird to be true. Here's a list of some strange and absurd facts that have been discovered across the globe, that span nature historical, human history, and science Weird Facts!

1. Bananas Are Technically Berries, but Strawberries Are Not
Botanically speaking, a berry is a kind of fruit derived by the ovary from a single flower, with seeds encased in the flesh. According to this definition, the bananas can be classified as berries however, strawberries, which grow from a flower with multiple eggs, do not. While you're enjoying your morning fruit bowl you can ponder this fruity paradox!

2. Wombat Poop Is Cube-Shaped
You read it right. Wombats, furry marsupials indigenous to Australia have poop that's cube-shaped. Scientists believe this unusual trait assists in stopping the poop from being thrown away, which allows wombats to use it to mark their territories. This is among the most odd engineering marvels.

3. Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood
If you thought octopuses are alien-like due to their eight arms and high level of intelligence there's a more interesting fact that they have three hearts! Two pumps blood to their gills, while the third pumps it to the rest the body. The blood of these animals is blue due to hemocyanin. It's an molecule made of copper that attaches oxygen.

4. There’s a Jellyfish That Lives Forever
It is believed that Turritopsis Dohrnii which is commonly known as the "immortal jellyfish" is unique in its ability to change its cells back to an earlier stage of life after reaching maturity. This process, called transdifferentiation, allows the jellyfish to potentially escape death and start its life cycle over. While they aren't invincible to predators, this transformation is an incredible feat of nature.

5. A Day on Venus Is Longer Than a Year
Venus is extremely slow to rotation. It takes about 23 Earth days in order to finish a turn around its axis. Yet, it only takes 223 Earth days to allow Venus to finish its circle around the Sun. It means a full day on Venus is actually longer than the length of its year.

6. Sloths Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Dolphins
Surprisingly, sloths, known for their sluggish and relaxed movements, can hold a breath for up to 40 minutes by reducing the rate of their hearts. Dolphins however generally hold their breath for about 10 minutes before they come up for breath.

7. Sharks Have Been Around Longer Than Trees
Sharks are very ancient who have existed for over 400 million years, while trees have been around for around 350 million years. Sharks survived mass extinctions. being able to adapt to different environments and are among the most resilient species on Earth.

8. The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer
The Eiffel Tower, made primarily of iron, expands with the hot temperatures. During summer, it is able to rise up to 6 inches taller owing to thermal expansion. With the drop in temperature, it returns to its initial height.

9. Honey Never Spoils
Archaeologists have found pots of honey found in old Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still fully edible. Honey's low moisture content as well as its acidic pH make it impervious to bacteria and spoilage which gives it an forever shelf life.

10. A Cloud Can Weigh Over a Million Pounds
While they look airy and fluffy, clouds are quite thick. A typical cumulus cloud consists of hundreds of drops of water which together weigh more than a million pounds. Luckily, this weight is distributed over an extensive area, which means it floates effortlessly in air.

11. Some Turtles Breathe Through Their Butts
Certain species of turtles, like those of the Australian Fitzroy River turtle, have an amazing adaptation known as cloacal breathing. This allows them to extract oxygen from the sea through their cloaca (an universal opening) making it possible for them to remain for extended periods.

12. There’s a Town With No Cemeteries
It is believed that the Norwegian town of Longyearbyen is governed by a special rule: it's illegal to die there. Because of permafrost and the ice, burial sites do not break down, which may spread diseases. If a person is severely ill the person is transported to another town for end-of-life care.

13. Cows Have Best Friends
It is known that cows have a strong social aspect and develop strong bonds with certain people in their herd. Studies have shown that cattle suffer stress when they are separated from their most trusted acquaintances, highlighting their emotional nature of these gentle creatures.

14. Water Can Boil and Freeze Simultaneously
At a certain pressure, referred to in the tri-point water can be gas, liquid, and solid simultaneously. This happens because the conditions are perfect for the three phases to coexist in equilibrium.

15. Your Stomach Gets a New Lining Every Few Days
Our stomach produces strong acid to digest food, and could harm the stomach's lining, if not its lining. This lining gets replaced every between three and four times a day to keep your stomach safe and in good working order.

16. Pineapples Take Two Years to Grow
Despite their sweet and juicy taste, pineapples are slow-growing and hardy fruits. It takes 2 years to allow a plant to grow a single fruit, which makes them one of the more difficult crops to cultivate in terms of time.

17. The Shortest War Lasted 38 Minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar war, which was fought against the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27 1896, has the record for the shortest war in 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 excrete urine in a paste-like shape, which is why bird droppings are white. This is a way to conserve the water they use and allows them to remain lightweight for flight.

19. Sea Cucumbers Can Eject Their Internal Organs
When threatened, sea urchins come up with a bizarre defense strategy which is that they release its internal organs through their anus in order to keep predators away. Remarkably, they can regenerate these organs after a couple of weeks.

20. A Group of Flamingos Is Called a “Flamboyance”
The stunning pink birds are a perfect match for their name since their collective noun is just as vibrant. A group of flamingos can be 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!