Here's one of the most disturbing things you'll hear today – plants can hear themselves being eaten.
Scientists have found that plants can identify sounds nearby, including the sound of eating, and they respond defensively.
Researchers at the University of Missouri told the Daily Mail:
"We found that "feeding vibrations" signal changes in the plant cells' metabolism, creating more defensive chemicals that can repel attacks from caterpillars."
That's something to think about when you're sitting down with your next plate of salad!
Here's five other facts you really didn't want to know.
1. A 10 second kiss passes on 80 million bacteria
A big dirty shift is right!
2. If a giant panda has twins, she'll leave one to die
Not so cute and cuddly now.
3. Your phone, work desk, restaurant menu and ATM all have more bacteria than your toilet bowl
Hand gel is our new best friend.
4. You're more likely to be crushed by a meteor than win the lotto
Yes, things falling from the sky and killing you are a more likely outcome than winning the lottery.
5. The possibility of finding your soul mate is slim to none
Scientists estimate your chance of finding your true love is one in 10,000. Wow...grim.
Happy Monday, guys!
