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Over a year ago I wrote a post sharing 9 weird facts, followed by hot takes on how each one might relate to building habits. Round 2 came about 6 months ago, and round 3 came in back in January and Round 4 dropped in April.

Many of you have said they’re your favorite, so here goes round 5!

#1 - Butterflies can taste with their feet.

Butterfly taste sensors are located on their feet, helping them identify suitable plants for laying eggs.

Takeaway: Your "first steps" in any habit often reveal what works. Don’t overthink—just start, and refine as you go.

#2 - Venus spins backward.

Unlike most planets, Venus rotates in the opposite direction, with its sun rising in the west.

Takeaway: Going against the norm can feel counterintuitive, but sometimes it’s the only way to find your unique path to success.

#3 - Wombat poop is cube-shaped.

Wombats use their distinctively shaped droppings to mark territory without them rolling away.

Takeaway: Structure matters. When your habits are clearly defined, they’re less likely to "roll out of control."

#4 - The ancient Egyptians used honey as an antibiotic.

Honey’s antibacterial properties made it a go-to remedy for wounds thousands of years ago.

Takeaway: The simplest tools, like honey—or starting small with habits—can be surprisingly effective in creating lasting results.

#5 - Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins.

A sloth can slow its heart rate and hold its breath for up to 40 minutes, compared to a dolphin’s 10 minutes.

Takeaway: Sometimes, the key to success is slowing down. Rushing through your habits can lead to burnout—pace yourself for the long game.

#6 - One cubic centimeter of your body emits more energy than 1 cubic centimeter of the Sun.

The biochemical processes in human cells release energy at a rate that, per cubic centimeter, exceeds the Sun's energy output at the same scale.

Takeaway: You carry immense potential within you. Just like energy waiting to be unleashed, your habits have the power to create exponential change when focused in the right direction.

#7 - Whales can drown.

Despite living in water, whales must surface to breathe and can drown if they can’t.

Takeaway: Even if you’re thriving in one area, don’t forget the fundamentals—like rest, reflection, or health.

#8 - Lightning strikes the Earth 8.6 million times a day.

That’s about 100 lightning bolts every second somewhere on the planet.

Takeaway: Opportunities for growth (or "sparks of change") are constant, but you need to be looking for them to take advantage.

#9 - There’s a species of jellyfish that can live forever.

The Turritopsis dohrnii can revert its cells to an earlier stage of life, effectively making it biologically immortal under the right conditions.

Takeaway: Renewal is key to longevity. Don’t hesitate to restart a habit or "go back" to basics if you hit a slump.

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Try it

Consider just one of the ideas you just read.

Is there some way this principle prompts you to do something different in your life?

Write down the thoughts that come to your mind and make it your intention to live this new idea, at least for today.

What’s your favorite random fact? Hit reply and let me know!

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- Kody

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