Top 9 unknown facts

As humans, we are constantly learning and discovering new things about the world around us. Despite all the knowledge we have accumulated over the centuries, there are still many unknown facts that continue to surprise us. In this article, we will explore some of the most fascinating unknown facts about the world we live in.

• There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth

The universe is vast, and we can barely fathom its size. To put things into perspective, there are estimated to be around 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe, each containing an average of 100 billion stars. This means that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth.

• The Great Wall of China is not visible from space

Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall of China is not visible from space. This myth has been debunked by astronauts and satellites that have observed the wall from orbit. The wall is only visible under certain conditions, such as low altitude, clear skies, and the right lighting.

• The longest living animal on Earth is the ocean quahog

The ocean quahog is a type of clam found in the North Atlantic Ocean. It has been known to live for over 500 years, making it the longest living animal on Earth. Scientists have used the growth rings on its shell to determine its age, with the oldest recorded specimen being over 500 years old.

• The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took place on August 27, 1896, is the shortest war in history, lasting only 38 minutes. The conflict began when the British Empire demanded that the sultan of Zanzibar step down and be replaced by a more pro-British leader. When the sultan refused, the British attacked, and within less than an hour, the sultan's palace was destroyed and his forces defeated.

• There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the observable universe

Chess is a game of strategy that has been played for centuries. Despite its simplicity, the game has a staggering number of possible iterations. In fact, there are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the observable universe. This means that no two games of chess are ever the same.

• A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance

Flamingos are known for their vibrant pink color and their long, slender legs. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance, which is fitting given their flashy appearance.

• The sun makes up 99.86% of the mass of our solar system

The sun is the largest object in our solar system, and it makes up 99.86% of its total mass. The remaining 0.14% is made up of all the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects in the solar system.

• The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters

The world's quietest room is located at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The room is so quiet that the sound of your own heartbeat and the movement of your joints can be heard. It is used for testing audio equipment and for research into human perception.

• The shortest commercial flight in the world is only 1.7 miles long

The shortest commercial flight in the world is operated by Loganair in Scotland. The flight from Westray to Papa Westray is only 1.7 miles long and takes just 1 minute and 14 seconds to complete. The flight is so short that passengers are not even given a safety briefing.