What are some of the most mind-blowing facts?

Here are some mind-blowing and interesting facts across various topics:

1. **Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.** Cleopatra lived around 2,000 years ago, while the Great Pyramid was built around 2,500 years ago.

2. **The Great Wall of China is not visible from the moon with the naked eye.** This is a common misconception. Astronauts have stated that it's difficult to see without aid.

3. **Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible.**

4. **The largest desert in the world is Antarctica.** While we often associate deserts with hot, sandy environments, a desert is technically defined by low precipitation, and Antarctica fits that criteria.

5. **Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren't.** In botanical terms, berries have seeds on the inside. Bananas meet this criterion, but strawberries, with their seeds on the outside, do not.

6. **The Earth's core is hotter than the surface of the sun.** While the sun's surface is incredibly hot, the Earth's core temperature reaches about 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit (5,000 degrees Celsius).

7. **There are more possible iterations of a game of chess than there are atoms in the known universe.** The number of possible games of chess is vast, known as Shannon's number, estimated to be around 10^120.

8. **Oxford University predates the Aztec Empire.** Oxford University was established around 1096, while the Aztec Empire came into existence in the 14th century.

9. **A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.** Venus rotates very slowly on its axis, taking about 243 Earth days, but it only takes about 225 Earth days to complete an orbit around the sun.

10. **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.

These facts showcase the diversity of the world's wonders and often challenge common perceptions. They're a reminder of the fascinating and surprising aspects of the world we live in.