These True Facts Sound Incredibly Fake

Cricket Counting

Did you know crickets can measure the weather? The bugs are known for their quick chirps to adjust their signature sounds according to the temperature. You'd have to do some simple math to figure it out.  If you count how many times a cricket chirps in 15 seconds and then add that number to 37, you'll get the temperature in Farenheight, though it might be off by a few. 

Puppy Eyes Are Evolutionary

Aren't puppies just the cutest? Well, that's actually a survival tactic. According to a 2019 study, these dogs don't look like wolves for a reason. Over thousands of years, domesticated dogs have evolved to have adorable facial muscles around their eyes. These muscles are not found in wolves, but allow dogs to show expressions of concern, excitement sadness, and joy. 

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The More You Know

  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
  • A chameleon's tongue is twice as long as its body.
  • Facebook has more users than many major populations.
  • Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.