More than 1,000 types of bananas exist, split into 50 categories — from tiny red finger bananas to massive green plantains. They’re not all yellow, and many aren’t sweet.

Greenland is portrayed about 14 times larger than its actual size on most maps because the Mercator projection distorts the true size of landmasses, especially those near the poles.

A 2013 study found that the soft drink Sprite can help break down acetaldehyde, a metabolite of ethanol, potentially making it an effective remedy for hangovers.

The Eiffel Tower was scheduled for demolition in 1909 but was saved due to its newfound utility as a radio mast.

Researchers have decoded the vocalizations of fruit bats, revealing that they mostly argue with each other about food, sleeping spots, and unwanted mating advances.

Alaskan wood frogs produce an antifreeze-like substance that allows them to freeze solid for up to 8 months, then thaw and return to life in the spring.

Up until the late 19th century in Naples, many types of pasta were eaten as street food with bare hands. Spaghetti, maccheroni, and vermicelli were key examples.