@glasgowscience.bsky.socialThe longest anyone has held their breath underwater is almost half an hour!
The world record was achieved by Croatian Vitomir Maričić on 14 June 2025, who held his breath for a total of 29 minutes and 3 seconds.
On average, a human can hold their breath between 30-90 seconds
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialAstronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) travel at speeds of around 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour) as they orbit Earth.
That's faster than a speeding bullet!
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialSnails have teeth. between 1,000 and 12,000 teeth, to be precise.
They aren’t like ours, though. You’ll find the snail's tiny 'teeth' all over its file-like tongue.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialThe world's oldest cat lived to 38 years and three days old.
The record belongs to Creme Puff, and has stood since 2005.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialThe largest piece of fossilised dinosaur poo discovered is over 40cm long and over two litres in volume.
Most likely produced by Tyrannosaurus rex, the fossilised dung (also named a 'coprolite') is helping scientists better understand what the dinosaur ate.
@glasgowscience.bsky.socialDid you know the smell after rain has a name?
It’s called petrichor and is caused when raindrops release plant oils and compounds from soil bacteria into the air.