Amazing things are nearby: 10 incredible facts that will change your view of the world (11 photos)

Have you ever wondered how many amazing things are hidden in everyday things?





From the secrets of plants to the mysteries of the universe, our world is full of incredible phenomena that you may not even know about. These interesting facts can make you look at reality in a new way.

1. An amazing phenomenon



Heat lightning is sometimes called silent lightning because it occurs in thunderstorms at such a distance that thunder cannot be heard. It usually occurs in the summer, so people call it heat lightning, despite the fact that it has nothing to do with heat.

2. Miracle Baby





In 1989, a healthy baby was born after his mother suffered a stroke and was declared brain dead. He was in the woman's womb on life support for 107 days.

3. A Dangerous Delicacy



For Japanese chefs seeking legal permission to prepare and serve fugu, a fish with a poison more toxic than cyanide, one test is to eat the poisonous fish they've prepared.

4. Jonathan the Long-Lived



Estimated to be between 170 and 200 years old, Jonathan the tortoise is the oldest inhabitant of St. Helena and possibly the oldest living land creature in the world.

5. A Symbolic Fee



Author Stephen King sold the rights to the film adaptation of the novel "The Shawshank Redemption" for only $1, because he believed in the potential of director Frank Darabont. But later, when the film became a cult classic, King admitted that it was one of the best deals in his life.

6. An amazing find



In 1991, a mummy named Ötzi, or "Ice Man," was discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria. It is about 5,300 years old, making it one of the oldest preserved mummies in the world. But the most amazing thing is not only its antiquity, but also the fact that scientists were able to learn detailed information about it thanks to the preservation of the body and the finds next to it.

Otzi was found to have:

tattoos (more than 60 in total), which were probably used to treat joint pain;

clothes made of animal skin and fur, including a belt, loincloth and even waterproof boots;

weapons and tools, such as a copper axe, knife and quiver with arrows;

the last food in his stomach was goat meat, cereals and herbs.

Moreover, DNA analysis showed that he suffered from vascular diseases and was predisposed to diabetes. Scientists even found out that before his death he participated in a fight or battle, and the cause of his death was a penetrating arrow wound.

7. Free Song



The song Happy Birthday to You is one of the most performed songs in the world, but for a long time its authorship was shrouded in controversy and legal proceedings. The melody was written back in 1893 by sisters Patty and Mildred Hill as a children's song called Good Morning to All. Later, the lyrics Happy Birthday to You were added to this melody, which became incredibly popular.

Until 2015, copyright holders demanded payment for the use of the song in films, TV shows, and even private events, making it one of the most expensive songs in history. For example, studios could pay up to $10,000 to use the song in a film.

But in 2015, a court ruled that the song was in the public domain, and now it can be performed for free anywhere.

8. Plant Trap



The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) has trap leaves that can snap shut in 0.1 seconds, making it one of the fastest moving plants in the world.

This carnivorous plant responds to the touch of an insect on sensitive hairs on the inside of the leaf. When the prey touches them twice within 20-30 seconds, the trap snaps shut and the plant begins to digest its prey. This is a unique way of obtaining nutrients that has evolved in plants living in poor soils.

9. Ghost Drummer



One of the most mysterious and interesting facts related to mysticism is the phenomenon of the "Drummer of Tedworth", which is considered one of the first documented cases of poltergeist in history.

In 1661, a strange story occurred in the English village of Tedworth, described by the writer Joseph Glein. After a local judge confiscated a wandering drummer's drum for hooliganism, inexplicable phenomena began to occur in the judge's house: loud drum sounds were heard at night, although no source of the noise could be found. The drum rhythms would increase and then subside, sometimes accompanied by blows on the walls, doors and furniture.

Over time, the anomalies intensified: objects moved on their own, furniture moved, and even strange glowing figures appeared in the house. The phenomena continued for about two years, attracting the attention of many witnesses, including the clergy and scientists of the time.

Despite attempts to find a logical explanation (such as accusations of fraud or collective hysteria), the mystery was never fully solved. This case became one of the first known stories where mystical events were documented and investigated, which later formed the basis for the study of paranormal phenomena.

10. A Very Hearty Animal



Octopuses have three hearts, and the main one stops beating when they swim. Two octopus hearts work on the gills, pumping blood through them, and the third carries blood to the rest of the body. When an octopus swims, its circulatory system requires more energy, and one of the hearts stops to save resources. This is why octopuses prefer to crawl rather than swim - it is less tiring for their body.