Contrary to popular belief, only 45% of the London Underground is underground.
100 Mind-Blowing Belief Facts
Pantheism is the belief that God did not create the universe, but rather the universe is God.
A blue whale’s heartbeat can be heard from two miles away. Contrary to popular belief, a blue whale’s heart isn’t as big as a Volkswagen beetle. However, it is still huge at 5 ft in length, 4 ft in width, and standing at 5 ft tall. This massive organ weighs about 181 kg.
Brunch was invented as a way of curing hangovers. This meal would be enjoyed as a late breakfast that leans more towards fatty foods. This came from the belief that alcohol causes cravings for greasy food to increase.
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. This is mainly connected to the belief that the number 13 is unlucky and can bring about misfortune. This is why you won’t see the number 13 on most building elevators.
Sumo wrestlers often make babies cry for good luck. This is based on the Japanese belief that if a sumo wrestler can make a baby cry, then that person will lead a healthy life.
Plastic bags are better for the environment rather than paper bags. Despite the common belief that recycled paper is better than plastic, it is not always the case. According to research, a paper bag produces 70% more pollution compared to plastic. It also uses 4 times the energy to produce and break down.
It’s a common belief in Russia that eating ice cream will keep you warm.
Despite popular belief, many cats are actually lactose intolerant.
Contrary to popular belief, flamingos are not born pink. They’re born with grey or white feathers and develop pink feathers from eating shrimp and algae.
Identical twins do not have the same fingerprints. Contrary to popular belief, identical twins can’t have the same fingerprints because of development factors in the womb. The rate their fingers grew, their position in the womb, and the length of their umbilical cord all play a factor.
Contrary to popular belief, lightning can strike twice.
There is gravity on the International Space Station. Footage of astronauts on the International Space Station may give the impression of a gravity-free environment, but onboard gravity is only 10-11% weaker than it is on Earth’s surface. This particular one of our facts relates to the common belief that there’s no gravity in space. Astronauts float freely due to the Space Station’s continual state of free-fall, the same effect experienced by skydivers. The difference with the ISS is that it also has horizontal motion. As the ISS moves ‘sideways’ and falls towards Earth, the horizon curves away beneath it at the same rate, keeping the ISS in orbit and simulating a feeling of weightlessness for anyone on board.
Contrary to popular belief, it’s hard to see the Great Wall of China from space, particularly with the naked eye.
Thomas Crapper’s toilet. Contrary to popular belief, Thomas Crapper did not invent the flushing toilet, though his name is often associated with it. Crapper did play a significant role in popularising the flushing toilet and developed related inventions like the ball cock. However, the word ‘crap’ does not come from his name; it has Middle English origins and first appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1846.
There exists a superstitious belief in London that states that if “the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall and Britain with it.”. As a result of this, at least six captive ravens are resident at the Tower of London.