1. Earth is not a perfect sphere. Yes, we’ve all been taught that the Earth is not flat, but it may shock you to learn that it’s not perfectly spherical either. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) points out, Earth spins while gravity pushes toward the center and a centrifugal force, perpendicular to Earth’s axis, …
Located on the border between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is one of the most intriguing natural phenomena on Earth. Aside for some microorganisms and algae, this salt water lake is completely devoid of life. There’s no seaweed, fish or any other creatures found in or around its turquoise waters. Find out more with these interesting facts about the …
1. Down syndrome occurs in approximately one in 700 births. DS is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States. Around 6,000 babies — or one in 700 — are born with DS every year. 2. There are three types of Down syndrome. Trisomy 21: In 95% of cases, babies born with DS have …
Friedrich Meischer isolated the nucleic acid (the DNA, but the name wasn’t invented yet) in 1859 from the Pus-cells. But it wasn’t until the 20th century when Rosalind Franklin perfected the X-ray crystallography that helped James D. Watson and Francis Crick identify and propose the currently famous three-dimensional, double-helix structure of the DNA. Since then, there has …
Dreaming is one of the most mysterious and exciting experiences in our lives, so it is only natural, that we want to know as much as we can about the psychology of dreams. Dreams played an important role in people’s lives as early as 3100 BC when the Mesopotamian civilization was born, and most of the …
It’s common knowledge that dinosaurs were really big, some of them had feathers, and they all went extinct 65 million years ago after a giant meteor hit the Earth. But what don’t you know? Here is a quick and easy overview of the most important highlights of what was happening in the Mesozoic Era. 01 …
They’re clever, they’re dexterous, they’re oh-so very playful. Dolphins might be (arguably!) the most loveable creatures to grace our waves. So, what is it about dolphins that humans find so darn endearing? For World Dolphin Day on April 14th, we’re raising our flippers in celebration of these charismatic mammals. Here are 10 fin-tastic facts that …
We all know dogs have been ‘man’s best friend’ for thousands of years, but there’s loads more to our four-legged friends which makes them really amazing. We’ve put together some of our favourite canine facts so you can learn a little more about your pooch. 1. Their sense of smell is at least 40x …
Climate change has become an important issue for many people across the world, especially young people who feel their future is at risk because of the effects of climate change. In order to fight climate change, we need to understand what climate change is and what it means for the planet and for us in …
Camels are domestic animals that have hoofs founds in Asia and Africa. They often live in desert or semi-desert regions. Nomads keep camels for their milk and meat which they consume to survive. The camels also help in transport from one place to another in search of pasture for the pastoralist communities. Here are some interesting facts about camels. They Can Go …