Ancient Egyptians used moldy bread to treat infections.

They didn’t know it, but they were using natural penicillin.

#history

“History is written by the victors.”

— Winston Churchill

Facts are facts—but narratives are often shaped by power.

#knowledge

You can’t breathe and swallow at the same time.

#weird

The 'richest people' list in actuality is the 'legally richest people', which is only close to the actual richest people list. There are tons of illegal super rich people.

#weird

Bamboo can grow up to 91 cm (3 feet) in just one day.

#plants

Want more energy? Fix your sleep, not your coffee.

#tips

Neutron stars are so dense that a teaspoon of their matter weighs a billion tons.

#space

Your brain isn’t designed to make you happy — it’s designed to keep you alive.

#mindset

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.

#animals

Banana plants are technically giant herbs, not trees.

#plants