Trivia, The More You Know

Skin is The Body's Largest Organ

The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold.

Strawberries Are Not Actually Berries

Strawberries are not actually berries. They're actually "a multiple fruit which consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle," according to the Carnegie Museum, which is kind of a disturbing way to describe a strawberry but accurate nonetheless.

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  • There are around 2,000 thunderstorms happening on Earth at all times.
  • The population of the United States increases by one person every 12 seconds.
  • The world's largest Barbie collection includes more than 15,000 dolls.
  • The longest wedding veil was longer than 63 football fields.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.