The tennis brand Wilson began as part of a meatpacking company seeking uses for animal by-products: its first racket strings were made from cow intestines.

Live brown frogs were kept in fresh milk to prevent spoilage in rural Russia during the 19th century. Scientists recently discovered that the frogs' skin secretes antimicrobial properties that kill bacteria and slow spoilage effectively.

Bangladesh experiences six distinct seasons: Grishmo (summer), Borsha (rainy), Shorot (fall), Hemanta (cool), Sheet (winter), and Boshanto (spring).

Komodo dragons and beavers have iron-plated teeth, a feature that enhances the durability and strength of their teeth for specialized tasks.

Forrest Mars, the creator of Peanut M&M's, was allergic to peanuts. Despite inventing one of the world’s most popular nutty snacks, he couldn’t eat them himself.

An Oxford study found that music can alter how wine tastes by blending sound with flavour. High-pitched tunes enhance sweetness, deep brassy ones bring out bitterness, and ambient music can make cheap wine feel premium.

Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.