Animals·Updated on 2 Oct 202317 Random Facts That Are So Bizarre That They Sound FakeMost of the cells in your body aren't human.by Isabel DalyBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail The world is a wonderful, weird place. Heavy emphasis on the "weird." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And I want to celebrate that weirdness! So, here's 17 facts that will remind you that how bizarre the world truly is. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 1. Our human ancestors almost went extinct 900,000 years ago. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. That "metallic" smell on coins doesn't come from metal, it comes from you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. There's a species of caterpillar that basically uses antifreeze to survive the cold winters. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. Oh, and while we're on caterpillars: their spit can break down plastic. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Despite not having brains, jellyfish can still learn new things. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. One day, 600 million years from now, the Earth will experience its last solar eclipse. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Computers existed during Julius Caesar's lifetime. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. A single cloud can weigh over a million pounds. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. It's possible for water to be simultaneously freezing and boiling. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You can see a video of the phenomena below: View this video on YouTube youtube.com Pretty cool, right? Water basically just said, "You can't define me. I'm going to be Everything, Everywhere, All At Once." Honestly, I love it for her. 10. There's a planet made of burning ice. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. 57% of the cells in your body are not human. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. It's possible to live with only half of your brain. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Without saliva, we wouldn't be able to taste anything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. The mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. When Western Australia collided with Northern Australia, it created pink diamonds. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. The smell of lavender and pumpkin pie can increase penile blood flow by 40%. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Researchers gave worms spider genes and now they can spin silk that's as strong as Kevlar. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF What are your favourite weird science facts? Tell us about them in the comments below.