Random facts are not only fun, they catch you off-guard in the best possible way. Everyone loves learning new fun facts and although they might not be considered to be useful, they sure are fun to learn. These fun facts are not only entertaining, but they also provide information regarding science, the human body, and life in general.
So, buckle up! Here are some amazing facts that will definitely make your jaw drop.
1. Did you know toilet paper has been around for centuries?
Toilet paper is an essential item–a fact made quite obvious after the recent toilet paper shortage. But did you know that toilet paper has been around in China since the sixth century? It was introduced in England and the U.S. only in the late 19th century. This was also a period when private and indoor toilets were becoming more and more common and because of this, toilet paper proved to be an instant hit. Before toilet paper, people used to relieve themselves in rivers and clean themselves with running water or with the help of wet rags, leaves, and even wood shavings.
Anna Shvet/ Pexels | Aren’t you glad you have toilet paper?
2. Why is junk mail called SPAM?
Spam mail is named after none other than SPAM itself. Fake meat is often referred to as SPAM which led to fake messages being given the same name. However, SPAM isn’t entirely bad–it was developed during the World War and consists of a number of meats but mostly pig meat. This was helpful for the soldiers to maintain their protein intake as SPAM has a great shelf-life and can be easily transported from one place to another.
Torsten Dettlaff/ Pexels | SPAM is now making a comeback in contemporary dishes
3. What is that tiny protuberance in front of the opening of your ear?
Human ears have weird shapes, that is for sure. But, the shape is perfectly designed to catch every sound in its vicinity. The protuberance in front of the ear opening is called the tragus which lies close to a small bump on the lower ear of your ear called the antitragus. The name ‘tragus’ comes from the Greek word ‘tragos’ which means ‘he-goat.’ This references the bits of hair that come out from the inner part of the tragus, depicting a goat's beard.
Burst/Pexels | Who would’ve thought that is the reason behind the word ‘tragus’
So what do you think of these fun facts, we bet you didn't know most of them, right?
