Facts Is Stranger Than Fiction

There's a reason people say that truth is stranger than fiction. Just when you think you know it all, then your hit with a shocker, people and things can surprise you in delightful ways.  Here are 10 facts that may surprise you. 1. Dolphins sleep with one eye open Dolphins are known to be one of the smartest animals on the planet—possibly because they can conserve their brain power. The marine mammals have developed a neat trick of maintaining partial consciousness even as part of their brain sleeps, maybe it because they must be constantly on the lookout for predators. 2. Alfred Hitchcock was frightened of eggs The master of suspense, who terrified audiences considered himself an ovophobe—that's what you call someone who's frightened of eggs, and he had never tasted it.  3. Pigs don't sweat Swine another name for pigs, are born without sweat glands, so when they need to cool off, their only option tends to be to find a cool puddle of mud in which they can roll around. So next time someone tells you they're "sweating like a pig" you might want to point this fact out to them. 4. There's a LEGO bridge in Germany that you can walk across Despite appearances, the bridge looks like it's made of candy-colored LEGO giant plastic bricks however, it is made of concrete, and it was painted to look like the popular building toys by street artist Martin Heuwold. The best part is that LEGO bridge can be used by pedestrian's and bicycles to cross over the street below. 5. Spider webs were used as bandages in ancient times. In ancient Greece and Rome, doctors used spider webs to make bandages for their patients. It's also said that spider webs are rich in vitamin K, which helps promote clotting. Spider webs supposedly have natural antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, which can help keep wounds clean and prevent infection.  I hope these facts have you wondering how amazing trivia facts can be mind be mind blowing. So untill the next time. Enjoy your day.