[For Seniors] Introducing Scary Trivia Quizzes & Fun Facts!

typhoon

There is a theory that the phrase “earthquakes, lightning, fires, and fathers” originally was “earthquakes, lightning, fires, and Ōyamaji.” Ōyamaji refers to a typhoon, and because its pronunciation is similar, it may have come to be read as oyaji (“father”).

over 10,000 (items/bottles/etc.)

Snails are said to have the most teeth of any creature in the world, with anywhere from 10,000 to over 20,000. Their teeth are on a structure called a radula, which is shaped like a rasp or grater.

Hydrate to prevent dehydration

Severe diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts for a long time causes the body to lose fluids and nutrients. This can lead to dehydration and malnutrition. Sip oral rehydration solutions, sports drinks, cooled boiled water, or room-temperature mineral water to prevent dehydration.

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If you wash your head with cold water, you won’t be able to thoroughly remove dirt from the scalp. Cold water tightens the pores, making it difficult to clean away buildup properly, which can lead to issues like hair loss and thinning.

fart

It’s said that in those days, some high-status women were so embarrassed about passing gas in public that they even took their own lives or became reclusive. So it wouldn’t be surprising if there were people whose job was to pass gas on their behalf.

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The taste of tears is altered by sodium, and the difference arises because the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, which control the tear glands, function differently depending on emotion. When the sympathetic nervous system is dominant, the sodium concentration in body fluids increases, making tears taste salty. When the parasympathetic nervous system is dominant, the sodium concentration does not rise, and tears become more watery with a slightly sweet taste.

It's already no good the moment you drop it.

The so-called “three-second rule,” which says it’s safe to eat food if you pick it up within three seconds, doesn’t seem to have any scientifically valid basis. It’s known that a large number of bacteria adhere to food the moment it hits the ground. In other words, it’s not safe as soon as it’s dropped.