Fascinating Facts About Nature and Humans

Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of flying backward, while bees can count to four, and some individuals possess the unique ability to smell and see music.

1. Hummingbirds Fly Backward

2. The Unique Condition of Synesthesia

Some individuals suffer from a rare condition known as “synesthesia.” It is estimated that 1 in every 2,000 people experiences this unusual phenomenon!

For example, a 27-year-old Swiss musician, referred to as E.S. by scientists, can see colors and taste flavors on her tongue when she hears melodies. She perceives red on the note C, purple on the note F, and experiences a sour taste when hearing a minor second, while a major second leaves a slightly bitter taste. A minor third tastes salty, whereas a major third is sweet. Depending on the pitch of the musical note, a composition can taste sweet, bitter, salty, sour, or fatty for E.S.

3. Koalas Have Fingerprints

Humans are not the only creatures with fingerprints; koalas also possess fingerprints that closely resemble those of humans. Surprisingly, koalas have the most human-like fingerprints, even more so than apes or chimpanzees. This remarkable similarity can be seen without the need for microscopic analysis.

4. Flamingos Can Live Up to 80 Years

5. Infants Lack Patellae

Infants are born without kneecaps. These bones only appear when a child is between the ages of 2 and 6.

6. Humans Are Unique in Drawing Straight Lines

7. The Alaska Flag Was Designed by a 13-Year-Old

8. Bees Can Count to Four

9. Venus Spins Clockwise

Venus is unique as it rotates clockwise, whereas all other planets rotate counterclockwise. In other words, on Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

10. The Basenji Dog Does Not Bark

11. Women’s Hearts Beat Faster Than Men’s

12. Only Two Animals Can See Their Own Tails

13. The Cornea Is Bloodless

14. The Sound of the Ocean in a Shell

15. Blushing Affects Your Stomach