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• How Fast Is An Anaconda?
  Anacondas are non-venomous constrictors that subdue prey by wrapping their muscular bodies tightly around it and squeezing until its asphyxiated, reports Wonderpolis. Anaconda jaws can open wide enough to swallow animals such as jaguars and deer. Numerous reports and sightings of anacondas… Read more: How Fast Is An Anaconda?
• Butterflies Life Cycle Facts
  Butterflies are beloved creatures to many people, yet they play an invaluable role in ecosystems they inhabit. Serving as plant pollinators and natural pest control methods that reduce toxicity levels in environments, butterflies play an integral part in keeping biodiversity alive. Butterfly… Read more: Butterflies Life Cycle Facts
• Why Were the Apollo Missions Cancelled?
  In 1961, President Kennedy challenged America to put boots on the moon as part of a geopolitical prestige project meant to outwit Soviet Russia in the Space Race. This program eventually evolved into the Apollo program which eventually succeeded in fulfilling that… Read more: Why Were the Apollo Missions Cancelled?
• The Apollo Missions
  The Apollo program consisted of human spaceflight missions which sent astronauts to land on the Moon and return home again, representing a monumental technological accomplishment and further expanding our knowledge of our solar system and beyond. Each mission consisted of two parts:… Read more: The Apollo Missions
• What Planet is Closest to Earth?
  Many people inquire, “Which planet is closest to earth?” Unfortunately, the answer can never be simple as planets always move in their elliptical orbits and may come closer at different times than expected – generally Venus or Mars come closest at any… Read more: What Planet is Closest to Earth?
• Rare Creatures of the Sea
  Goblinfish (Glyptauchen panduratus), sometimes seen in horror movie, is an uncommon and bizarre species found only in deep-sea habitats without direct light. These deep-sea creatures look straight out of Jim Henson’s studio. Moving slowly across the ocean floor with tubular appendages that… Read more: Rare Creatures of the Sea
• Fun Facts About Germany
  Germany is a Western European country blessed with lush mountains, river valleys, and an extensive history. Famous figures such as Beethoven and Albert Einstein made Germany their home, while it gave birth to gummy bears and the Easter Bunny! Germans are widely… Read more: Fun Facts About Germany
• The Best Thing About France
  From Eiffel Tower to French cuisine, France has long been revered for its art, culture and language. Its longstanding history has inspired reformist movements around the globe for generations. France is a semi-presidential republic governed by a balanced system of decentralisation between… Read more: The Best Thing About France
• Where Is Orion Spacecraft?
  NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket are key components in its plan to transport astronauts to the Moon, its future lunar space station, and eventually Mars. Orion includes both European spacecraft service module led by Airbus and U.S. crew module… Read more: Where Is Orion Spacecraft?
• Will This Week’s Lunar Eclipse Be a Blood Moon?
  Contrary to popular perception, this week’s lunar eclipse will not produce a blood moon; rather it will appear slightly reddish-tinged. Due to Earth’s atmosphere, which preferentially diffuses short wavelengths of sunlight while permitting longer ones through, making the moon appear orange or… Read more: Will This Week’s Lunar Eclipse Be a Blood Moon?
• Apollo 11 Inside Revealed
  Visitors to this Smithsonian exhibit can experience what the astronauts saw aboard Apollo 11. Staff discovered numbers etched onto a smooth wall panel beneath lockers indicating some degree of flexibility had occurred in its layout and preflight plans. Miller uses enhanced archival… Read more: Apollo 11 Inside Revealed
• Why is the Sky and Water Blue?
  Many people incorrectly assume that the sky and water appear blue because of reflection; this is not actually true; their hue comes from something called Rayleigh scattering. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere it is scattered by gases such as oxygen and… Read more: Why is the Sky and Water Blue?
• How Valuable Are Mercury Dime Coins?
  Rare mercury dimes represent more than just currency for coin collectors; they provide a glimpse into history. Answering “are mercury dimes valuable?” depends on many variables, including mintage, collector demand, key dates and specific conditions. To accurately appraise a coin and assess… Read more: How Valuable Are Mercury Dime Coins?
• Why is the Sky Blue Meme?
  Skyblue is an NEET who enjoys drinking excessive quantities of Pepsi. She also has an unusually large belly. Chikiababy1 designed this character and her subsequent mod as an indirect response to NuSky, her canonical version. Answer: Rayleigh scattering explains why the sky… Read more: Why is the Sky Blue Meme?
• Interesting Facts About Bunnies
  Domestic rabbits still display many characteristics similar to their wild relatives, making them fascinating companions for owners and pet-care providers alike. Fairfield Animal Hospital of Cypress, TX provides some interesting facts about this popular domestic pet. Baby rabbits are known as kits;… Read more: Interesting Facts About Bunnies
• Space Shuttle Columbia’s Debris Destroys Texas
  As Space Shuttle Columbia began disintegrating over Texas, residents in the region heard an audible series of explosions and streaks of smoke before it eventually disintegrated into a trail of debris spanning western United States. At 82 seconds after launch, Columbia experienced… Read more: Space Shuttle Columbia’s Debris Destroys Texas
• Spacecraft History
  In the late 1950s, technical advances in astronautical engineering and rocketry witnessed tremendous expansion; however, most of this growth remained hidden to most members of the public until Sputnik launched by Soviet Russia on October 4, 1957. American efforts included the Gemini… Read more: Spacecraft History
• 10 Fun Facts About Bunnies
  Rabbits are fascinating animals with unique features and personalities, making them ideal pets for both kids and adults alike. At Fairfield Animal Hospital in Cypress, TX we’re sharing ten fun facts about rabbits! This month. 1. Bunnies “purr” when they’re content and… Read more: 10 Fun Facts About Bunnies
• The Kepler Spacecraft Observes Exoplanets
  Kepler was launched into space in 2009 to collect statistical information about exoplanets; however, mechanical issues in 2013 rendered its telescope incapable of maintaining steady pointing. Engineers then revised K2 so it uses solar pressure to continue staring at patches in Cygnus… Read more: The Kepler Spacecraft Observes Exoplanets
• Cool Facts About Ancient Egypt
  Egypt is one of the great civilizations of our world, so it comes as no surprise that many people want to visit. But did you know there are lots of fascinating facts about ancient egypt? Egyptians believed that pets would join them… Read more: Cool Facts About Ancient Egypt
• What Would It Be Like to Weigh on a Planet Other Than Earth?
  Mars, located four planets from the Sun and second in size behind Mercury in our solar system, is an icy desert planet approximately half as big as Earth. Mars has less mass, leading to less gravity pull; therefore, you would weigh approximately… Read more: What Would It Be Like to Weigh on a Planet Other Than Earth?
• Interesting Fact About Egypt
  Egypt is home to one of the longest rivers, Nile. Most Egyptians live along its banks due to the annual flooding that brings rich soil from this river. Egyptians used moldy bread to heal wounds and rub it onto their skin for… Read more: Interesting Fact About Egypt
• The Golden Record and the Voyager Spacecraft
  Voyager spacecraft are now in an area known as the heliosheath at the outer limits of our sun’s influence, carrying 11 scientific instruments with them for planet observations such as cameras and spectrometers. These travelers have already explored many of the outer… Read more: The Golden Record and the Voyager Spacecraft
• Fun Facts About Ancient Greece
  Ancient Greeks are widely recognized for their extraordinary achievements in science, mathematics, philosophy and art – yet were also an eccentric people! At one point in history, they invented the yo-yo and would sometimes eat dinner while lying on their sides. Additionally,… Read more: Fun Facts About Ancient Greece
• Spacecraft Names
  Spacecraft names can make or break a mission’s success, with millions of dollars and human lives at stake during space exploration. However, many spacecraft feature amusing call signs. For instance, the Merlin engine on SpaceX rockets features an amusing bird name; something… Read more: Spacecraft Names
• 10 Wild Facts About Weather
  Most children understand the basics of weather: when it rains it becomes cloudy; on sunny days the sun shines brightly; a waterspout is like a tornado over water – all important concepts for young learners to grasp. Have you ever been fascinated… Read more: 10 Wild Facts About Weather
• 3 Interesting Facts About China You Might Not Have Knew
  From its largest population to the invention of paper, China boasts many fascinating facts that might surprise you! Here we explore three such facts you may not have known previously! Did you know, for instance, that the Great Wall is not actually… Read more: 3 Interesting Facts About China You Might Not Have Knew
• Apollo 11 Vs iPhone
  Fifty years on from the Apollo moon landing, computing power continues to leap ahead exponentially. According to Graham Kendall’s estimates, today’s iPhones are approximately 120 million times faster in terms of raw processing power compared to Apollo guidance computers used during that… Read more: Apollo 11 Vs iPhone
• Interesting Facts About Argentina
  Argentina is an intriguing South American nation boasting a rich history and spectacular natural landscapes that include everything from snowcapped mountains to vast deserts. There is something here for everyone in Argentina’s mesmerizing culture and landscapes! Here are a few surprising facts… Read more: Interesting Facts About Argentina
• The Closest Planets to Earth
  Planets that orbit stars similar to our own could host liquid water, making its discovery even more significant and helping scientists understand its composition in terms of rocks and materials. Most people believe Venus to be our nearest planet, but in actuality… Read more: The Closest Planets to Earth
• Funny Tiger Facts You Didn’t Know
  There are so many fascinating tiger facts you might not be aware of! For instance, tiger cubs are born blind and only open their eyes approximately two weeks postbirth. Tigers are highly territorial animals who prefer solitary lives. To mark their territory,… Read more: Funny Tiger Facts You Didn’t Know
• Apollo 11 4K Review
  Todd Douglas Miller (Dinosaur 13) takes us inside NASA’s groundbreaking mission that first put men on the moon – one we may never have witnessed otherwise! Archival footage and audio recordings take us there with this must-watch documentary. The film’s new DTS-HD… Read more: Apollo 11 4K Review
• Mercury Has No Moons
  Mercury does not possess any natural satellites – none, nada, zip and zilch! Reason being, Mercury lies so close to the Sun that its gravity could disrupt any potential moon’s orbit and pull it directly into Mercury or even into its atmosphere.… Read more: Mercury Has No Moons
• What is the Colour of the Sky?
  People generally know the sky is blue, yet few understand its fascinating science behind this optical effect. Color results from waves passing through an object being reflected, refracted or scattered back onto itself with some frequencies being absorbed while others pass right… Read more: What is the Colour of the Sky?
• Why is the Sky Blue?
  At any point during the day when sunlight passes through our atmosphere, shorter wavelengths like blue and violet tend to scatter more than longer ones like red or orange – creating the sky’s characteristic hue of blue. Why does the sky appear… Read more: Why is the Sky Blue?
• The Life Cycle of Flowering Plants
  Every plant begins as a seed. With sunshine and air heat warming its environment, its potential germinates and blooms into an organism capable of growth. Reproducing through either asexual or sexual reproduction, flowers reproduce either through pollen grains reaching part of their… Read more: The Life Cycle of Flowering Plants
• Spacecraft That Have Landed on Mars
  Spacecraft are vehicles designed to fly and operate in outer space. Spacecraft are utilized for various uses such as satellite communications and meteorology. Engineers had tested the landing system of Mars Pathfinder by deploying four parachutes at high altitude. While searching online… Read more: Spacecraft That Have Landed on Mars
• Apollo 12 – Neil Armstrong’s Giant Leap to the Moon
  NASA was determined to duplicate Neil Armstrong’s achievement on Apollo 11, so the crew of Apollo 12 under Commander Pete Conrad and Lunar Module Pilot Al Bean would make another giant step for humanity. On November 14th 1969, Apollo 12 took flight… Read more: Apollo 12 – Neil Armstrong’s Giant Leap to the Moon
• Fact About China
  China is an immense nation that boasts a long and distinguished history. As world leader for mineral deposits and boasting some of the most stunning forests on Earth, China remains a force to be reckoned with today. Rail lines could encircle the… Read more: Fact About China
• Spacecraft is a Granular Synth
  Spacecraft is an innovative granular synth, offering intuitive creative control and effortless use. Mark Watt is an innovative developer – by day he works as a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems Engineer on European Space Agency missions such as LISA Pathfinder;… Read more: Spacecraft is a Granular Synth

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