Mountain gorillas are one of the rarest animals in the world with their population below 1000. Found in the jungles of Africa, the mountain gorillas are close relatives of humans. Human activities are the biggest threat to their survival. However, their numbers have been rising recently. Read on further for facts about mountain gorillas. Scientific […]
Read MoreKepler 452b is an earth-like planet orbiting a sun-like star, Kepler-452, located in the constellation Cygnus. What does this mean? It means that we could inhabit this planet someday in far future. There’s more to it than the similarities mentioned here. Read on for more amazing facts on Kepler 452b planet. It was discovered by […]
Read MoreLake Okeechobee or the Lake O is the largest freshwater lake in the state of Florida. Lake Okeechobee has been suffering from increasing pollution and other problems like algal blooms and high amount of Phosphorus. Read on for more facts on Lake Okeechobee. Okeechobee means “Big Water”. The name, Okeechobee is a seminole Indian name, […]
Read MoreCumulus clouds look like fluffy cotton. Their base is round and the top has rounded towers. Read on for cool facts on Cumulus clouds. Shape and name of cumulus clouds The word “Cumulus” means pile in Latin. Cumulus clouds get their name because they look “piled up” over one another. A cumulus cloud that resembles […]
Read MoreFor the lovers of chocolate, here chocolate facts you shouldn’t miss out on- 1. The smell of chocolate increases theta brain waves. These waves are responsible for inducing relaxation. Chocolate consumption also stimulates Endorphins, hormones that generate a sense of pleasure. 2. Chocolate helps in formation of “good bacteria” in body. 3. Due to high […]
Read MoreMacaws are long-tailed, often colorful New World parrots. They make great pets and a lifetime friend due to their long lifespan. They are noisy, chirpy and can speak upto 30 words. Read on for cute facts about Macaw Parrots. Genre: Ara Average length: 86 cm Weight: 1040 – 1286 g (Except a few species that […]
Read MoreMount Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside Asia. It stands 6,961 meters tall and is one of the peaks of the “seven summits”. It is the highest peak in both the Western and the Southern hemispheres. It is located in the Andes Mountain range of South America in Mendoza province of Argentina. Read on for […]
Read MoreAdolf Hitler was undoubtedly one of the most controversial people in history. He rose to power to become dictator of Germany, serving as Chancellor from 1933 and Führer from 1934. He was known for his cruelty and brutal handling of masses. Read on for some surprising facts about Adolf Hitler. 1. He only had one […]
Read MoreThe phorusrhacids or the “terror birds” were a species of flightless predatory birds that roamed the earth in the Cenozoic Era. It is established that they lived in South America between early Paleocene to the late Pleistocene. It was known for its characteristic hunting style and its competition with dangerous predators like the saber tooth […]
Read MoreThe Amazon rainforest in South America is home to an incredible variety of animal flora and fauna. It is one of the most important places on earth. Here are some amazing unique facts about the amazon rainforests. It covers 9 nations Brazil has 64% of the Amazon rainforest, while Peru has 13% and Colombia has […]
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