Author: Suvigya Ehit
Tawny Owl Facts: Size, Sound, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Behavior
November 13, 2018Tawny owl is a brown medium sized owl native to Eurasia. It can be seen living in tree caves in forests. Within the city, these birds inhabit parks and cemeteries. There are about 11 – 15 subspecies of these owls. Read on for more interesting facts about tawny owls. Scientific name: Strix aluco Common name: […]
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Ultimate Facts About Weight Loss
November 12, 2018Through time, certain facts and myths were established about weight loss and fat accumulation in humans. We present to you ultimate facts about weight loss. In the 1930s, women used to be made to eat tapeworms in order to lose weight. Tapeworms eat fat cells. Apart from the fact that it was nauseating to eat […]
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Facts About Mexican Independence Day
November 11, 2018The Mexican War of Independence began at dawn on September 16, 1810, when Father Miguel Hidalgo gave the call “Grito de Dolores” and ended on September 27, 1821 (11 years later). During these years, happened countless anecdotes, stories, and legends. Read on to unravel the Mexican independence day facts, history, celebrations, parade and food, the […]
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Interesting Facts about Nutmeg
November 10, 2018Nutmeg comes from the nutmeg tree that originally grew in the Banda Islands of Indonesia. Opposed to what the name suggests, nutmeg is not a nut, but a seed. Today, nutmeg is grown in Africa, South America and South Asia, from where it is exported to Europe and North America. Nutmeg has an intense spicy […]
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Interesting Facts About Hummus
November 10, 2018Hummus isn’t as popular as it should be. It has numerous health benefits. In fact, as per a research, Hummus promotes the production of Serotonin, the happy hormone (Source). It is recommended for people who can’t sleep well. It is also rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and hence helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Read […]
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Interesting Facts About Kuiper Belt
November 3, 2018Kuiper belt is a set of bodies orbiting the sun. It exists beyond the solar system, after Neptune. It is quite similar to the asteroid belt but is much thicker. Pluto, which we once regarded as a planet is an object of the Kuiper Belt. In fact, Kuiper has more planet-like objects that even have […]
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Top 10 Facts About Mount Vesuvius
November 3, 2018Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano located 9 kilometers east of modern Naples. It is known for its massive eruption in 79 A.D. when people didn’t even know what a volcano is. When it erupted in 79, it destroyed and buried under it the ancient city of Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano […]
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Facts About Jenolan Caves
November 2, 2018Jenolan Caves are one of a kind caves located 175 kilometers west of Sydney, Australia. They are recognized as the world’s oldest open cave system. They are a part of the famous Blue Mountain Area. The caves have been a tourist destination for over 100 years. On today’s date, they attract about 250,000 visitors per […]
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Geographical Facts About Nepal
November 2, 2018Nepal is a favorite tourist destination with majestic Himalayan mountains, the essence of Buddhism, and serene, yet spellbinding sceneries. Check out these amazing geographical facts about Nepal. Numbers and data SURFACE: 147,200 square kilometers. POPULATION: 28.109.000 inhabitants (IMF 2014 estimates) CAPITAL: Kathmandu, with 10.8 million inhabitants. Nepal is a small country. It measures 800 kilometers […]
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Facts About Halley’s Comet
November 1, 2018Halley’s Comet is perhaps the most famous comet of the solar system. Named after Edmund Halley, the scientist who predicted its return, the Halley’s Comet has many interesting facts associated with it. Read on to find out the coolest facts about the Halley’s Comet. Darker than coal We see a bright spectacular streak of light […]
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