Bananas Can't Reproduce: The bananas we all know and love, known as Cavendish, are a hybrid of two other plant species. It has no seeds and has only been able to reproduce with the aid of farmers, who remove and transplant part of the plant's stem to create our favorite yellow fruit.
Chewing Gum After a Meal Reduces Heartburn: It turns out the saliva that's stimulated by chewing gum becomes more alkaline, effectively neutralizing the acid reflux that creates heartburn while soothing your esophagus.
Dogs Can Smell Cancer: They don't call them "man's best friend" for nothing. Researchers have found that dogs can pick up on a specific scent that cancer produces in a person—which is undetectable to humans. So, if your dog is acting strange around you, it may be you who needs to get checked out by a physician.
Naps Could Save Your Life: Research has found that a mid-day nap can make you more creative, focused, and fresh for the rest of the day. But one study also found that they can also reduce your risk of a heart attack. Specifically, those who regularly nap was found to be 37 percent less likely to die from a heart attack or other coronary ailment than those who worked straight through the day.