What are some commonly known facts that are too bizarre for you to believe to be true?
What are some commonly known facts that are too bizarre for you to believe to be true?
For me it is the fact that our blood contains iron. I earlier used to believe the word stood for some 'organic element' since I couldn't accept we had metal flowing through our supposed carbon-based bodies, till I realized that is where the taste and smell of blood comes from.
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The combustion engine. I know technically it's not but ultimately we as humans found a way to harness the power of explosions and make them do our bidding. honestly, one of humanity's finer achievements. yes, it's not without its barbs like emissions, but that's a small price to pay for the workload any vehicle can provide.
As a fully qualified mechanic who's built engines and understands every part and how they work... it's still magic to me
I love going to the county faire each year to see the single stroke motors of yester year. they got an entire section dedicated to classic and steam engines and my wife gets mad at me when i just sit there listening to the belts and solo pops.