What are some really weird but true facts?

 Here are some weird but true facts that might surprise you:

1. **Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't:** In botanical terms, berries are defined as fleshy fruits produced from a single ovary. By this definition, bananas qualify as berries, while strawberries do not because they come from a flower with multiple ovaries.

2. **Honey never spoils:** Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's natural composition, low water content, and acidic pH create an inhospitable environment for bacteria and microorganisms.

3. **Cows have best friends:** Research has shown that cows have social hierarchies and form close bonds with certain individuals in their herd. They even experience stress when separated from their best friends.

4. **The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer:** Due to thermal expansion, materials expand when heated. The iron structure of the Eiffel Tower expands in the heat of the summer and contracts in the winter, causing the height to vary.

5. **A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance":** The term used to describe a gathering of flamingos is quite fitting, considering their vibrant pink color and elegant appearance.

6. **The shortest war in history lasted 38 to 45 minutes:** The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, is considered the shortest war in history. Zanzibar surrendered after a brief conflict that lasted less than an hour.

7. **A small child could swim through the veins of a blue whale:** The blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, has such large veins that a small child could theoretically swim through them. However, this is more of a metaphorical statement to emphasize the whale's enormous size.

These facts highlight the fascinating and often quirky aspects of the world around us.