Interesting World Facts Trivia You Should Know About
Are you one of those who are fond of collecting gems of information? If so, here, we have brought you a list of interesting facts about the world to get your mind blown.
Of course, every student deserves a break from his/her academic life and is entitled to learn something fun, creative, and out of the syllabus. So, why not use your free time wisely? Take a look:
1. Snowfall in Sahara Desert
Yes, you heard it right!! Snowfall in a hot desert may seem a little contradictory, but this is one of the top 10 amazing facts of the world. Deserts have very low precipitation with rare rain flow possibilities, then snowfall sounds impossible. But it is true. This impossible phenomenon occurred in 2018, and the Sahara Desert got covered fully in a blanket of white snow. However, the snow lasted for a day.
Snowfall has been recorded many times in the desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022. The very first snowfall was recorded in 1979, which was a snowstorm that lasted half an hour. So, snowfall may seem unusual here but is not uncommon.
2. Fastest Gust of Wind
Fasten your seatbelts as you are going to experience the fastest wind storm. In 1996, a tropical cyclone called Olivia hit an island named Barrow Island, and it was so strong that it was recognised as the earth’s fastest gust of wind, i.e. 353 miles per hour. It broke the past wind record of 231 miles/hour in New Hampshire in 1934.
3. You Can’t Buy Coca-Cola Here
In these other top 10 amazing facts of the world, you might wonder if this really happens. You might not know that there are two countries in the world where you are not allowed to buy Coca Cola. Yes, and it is none other than North Korea and Cuba.
No matter where we go, we always like to have some fun with Coca Cola as this beverage drink is socially practical everywhere in the world. But not in these two countries as they have long-term US trade bans: North Korea since 1950 and Cuba since 1962. However, you can taste a dark-coloured soda made in North Korea, known as Ryongjin Cola or ‘Coca Sparkling’.
4. Sudan Has More Pyramids in the World Than any Other Country
Pyramids and Egypt are synonymous as this is the country that pops into our mind but let us tell you other interesting things about the world. It is that Sudan has the most pyramids in the world, even more than Egypt. While 138 pyramids have been located in Egypt, Sudan has over 255. Isn’t it amazing? It is twice the number in Egypt and moreover, these pyramids weren’t created by ancient Egyptians. Instead, the pyramids were made by the members of the kingdom of Kush, an ancient civilization that ruled areas along the Nile river.
5. Do You Like Rainbows? Head to Hawaii Right Now
If you are a fan of magical rainbows and want to enjoy the most out of this amazing phenomenon, then head to the state of Hawaii. It is the world’s best place to get mesmerised by the beauty of this colourful magic. According to the American Meteorological Society, Hawaii dominates the list of sightseeing outstanding rainbows in 2021. According to the reports, air pollution, pollen, and enough cresting waves help Hawaii top the list.
6. Go Further Than the Sky Rainbow!! Let’s See Liquid Rainbow
During the journey of interesting facts about the world, let’s gaze our eyes on beautiful watery rainbows. Yes, you heard it right!! In the world, there is a place where you can see your favourite rainbow in the water. It is none other than Caño Cristales, also called the “River of Five Colors” “liquid rainbow” or “melted rainbow”. Located in Colombia's Serranía de la Macarena National Natural Park, you can see many rainbow hues beneath its crystal-clear water that looks like a rainbow. Although it looks like magic, the amazing colour combination is attributed to a weed called Macarenia clavigera, which is different from algae or moss. You must visit the river between May to November as the river weeds blossom in different hues.
7. Whale Songs Help Mapping the Ocean Floor
Among the top 10 amazing facts of the world, this fact might seem weird to you, but it is true. The male Fin whales sing deep, loud songs to attract female mates. According to Scientific American, these songs are considered to be the noisiest of all marine life and can be perceived up to 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) away. These songs can also be used to outline the ocean floor sonically, as the sounds can reach depths of 2.5 Km under the water. It bounces back and helps with correct measurements.
