10 Verified Mind-Bending Facts

10 New Verified Mind-Bending Facts #1. Pluto was discovered in 1930,

but its orbit is so long (248 Earth years) that it won't complete its first full trip around

the Sun since its discovery until 2178. #2. Humans share 50%

of their DNA with bananas. This doesn't mean we're half-banana, but rather that

half of the genes in a banana have a counterpart in the human genome. #3.

While Everest is the highest point above sea level, the tallest mountain measured from base

to peak is Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Over half of it is submerged underwater, making its total

height over 10,200 meters (33,465 ft). #4. While the bulk of California lies