Some facts you didnt know about 5 minutes ago

In the digital age, we have access to a vast goldmine of knowledge with just a few clicks. However, the sheer volume of information out there can be overwhelming. How do you decide what's worth knowing and what's just useless nonsense? Well, that's where I come in. Get ready for a dose of 20 fascinating facts that will expand your mind and leave you astounded! (upbeat music)

A cucumber cure. Imagine you're on a first date at a fancy restaurant, but you realize you forgot breath mints, and you just ordered garlic bread. Fear not! Order a side salad with cucumber. Fibrous vegetables like cucumber increase saliva production, washing away odor-causing bacteria, and curing bad breath. A slice of cucumber between your tongue and the roof of your mouth for 90 seconds can do the trick. If cucumber's not available, parsley works too!

Mysterious fingernail markings. Ever seen white markings on your fingernails? It's called leukonychia, usually harmless. It may result from an injury to the nail bed, an allergic reaction to cosmetics, or mineral/vitamin deficiency. Unless your entire nail turns white and causes pain, don't fret; these markings usually vanish on their own.

Say, "Prunes." Before "cheese," people used to say "prunes" when taking pictures in the 1800s. Smiling was seen as childish and not appropriate for formal photos. Eventually, when photography became more casual, people started saying "cheese" instead, and it stuck!

A flaming-hot invention. Flamin' Hot Cheetos, loved worldwide, almost didn't exist. Richard Montanez, a janitor at Frito-Lay, saw plain Cheetos and dusted them with chili powder, inspired by a favorite snack. His creation became a hit, and Montanez rose to become an executive at PepsiCo.

Choc the difference. American and European chocolates taste different due to varying regulations. European chocolate has higher requirements for milk solids, milk fat, and cocoa content, resulting in a creamier and richer taste. Hershey's unique ingredient, butyric acid, is divisive—giving its tangy flavor but not universally loved.

Dunce caps for smart people. The dunce cap, a symbol of stupidity, had a different origin. It was inspired by philosopher John Duns Scotus, whose followers wore pointy hats as a sign of intelligence. By the 16th century, the connotation changed, and dunce caps became associated with idiocy.

The Spanish Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was almost built in Barcelona but was rejected. Gustave Eiffel found a home for it in Paris, and despite initial criticism, it's now an iconic landmark.

Who needs kneecaps? Babies are born with cartilage in their knees instead of kneecaps. The cartilage eventually ossifies and forms kneecaps as they grow older.

Space booze. A massive cloud of alcohol exists in space, thousands of light years from Earth. The cloud contains enough alcohol to fill 400 trillion trillion pints of beer.

Use your head. To extend your car key fob's wireless range, hold the metal part against your chin and press the lock button. Your head acts as an antenna and boosts the signal.

Battery hack. Keep your phone cooler by carrying it in your bag or on a belt clip instead of your pocket. Heat from your body can speed up the chemical processes inside the battery, leading to faster depletion.

Surprising salmon. The white gunk that appears when you cook salmon is called albumin, a simple protein. It's safe to eat, but you can minimize it by blotting the fish with a paper towel before cooking or brining it.

Giggling rodents. Rats are ticklish and exhibit positive emotions when tickled. They even do joy jumps, leaping into the air with both legs together.

Disappearing socks. Socks don't vanish in your washing machine. They can get caught in the machine's crevices or stuck to other clothes due to static electricity during folding.

Waterfall wonders. The Denmark Strait is the world's tallest waterfall, located underwater. It starts 2,000 feet under the ocean surface and drops to a depth of 10,000 feet.

An iPhone secret. The iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max models come with a LiDAR scanner. It uses lasers to create 3D models of environments, revolutionizing how we use our phones.

Old school sunglasses. Sunglasses date back to 12th century China, where they were made from smoked quartz to hide emotions. Inuit and Yupik communities used snow goggles to protect their eyes from bright snow.

No fancy riding. In Galesburg, Illinois, it's illegal to practice any acrobatic or fancy riding on a bicycle on the streets.

Life-saving foil seals. Pill bottles have protective foil seals to prevent tampering after a tragic incident in 1982 where Tylenol bottles were laced with cyanide.

Ancient apples. Apples in supermarkets can be up to 14 months old due to cold storage and protective wax coatings. The wax helps preserve the fruit but is safe to consume in small amounts.

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