Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
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Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
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Ants have tiny magnetic compasses in their antennae which help them navigate.
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The pea aphid insect explodes itself thereby sacrificing its life to protect its relatives from predators.
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The Hercules beetle, despite weighing only 100 grams, can lift 8 kilograms, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
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