When asked which planet is nearest Earth, many will point out Venus as being closer than Mars at certain points in their orbital path. However, a new study has demonstrated that Mercury is our closest neighbor on average; this is because the distance between planets reduces by their average distances from the Sun. Mercury Mercury…
Scorpions have eight legs, two pincers (pedipalps) and a tail equipped with a poisonous stinger that serves as their predatory weapon against insects, spiders, and small lizards. They feed on insects as well as small reptiles such as toads. They possess amazing survival capabilities, such as slowing their metabolisms so they can feed off just…
On 20 July 1969, over 650 million viewers tuned into live television broadcast of Armstrong’s historic “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Apollo 16 marked the first manned mission with a lunar rover, enabling Commander David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot James Irwin to explore the lunar surface over three days…
Argentina never ceases to amaze and mesmerize; be it through its vibrant tango dancers, delicious cuisine or captivating political history. Below you can discover 15 fun facts about this South American nation! Argentina is home to some of the highest mountains, vast deserts and breathtaking waterfalls. Additionally, Argentina is an acclaimed wine producer and popular…
Trailer-based RVs may seem limited in luxury due to being built lightweight enough to be towed by personal vehicles, but the Konitzer couple’s Space Craft on display at the show demonstrates what can be accomplished with hard work, ingenuity, and money. This trailer boasts a “possum-style basement,” as well as 22.5 truck tires selected so…
Mercury is an extremely toxic neurotoxin. As fish consume it, bacteria convert it to methylmercury which has the ability to affect fetal brain development as well as increase heart disease risk. Tuna is an herbivorous predator, feeding off of smaller fish and marine plankton that all contain trace amounts of mercury. At Wild Planet, we…
Moms provide unconditional care for their children – from cooking meals, cleaning the house, taxiing them around and many other duties to looking at themselves with both pride and sadness when viewing dark circles or their own weight changes. “Why is the sky blue?” Her children stare up with wide-eyed curiosity as they ask her…
After Apollo 8’s historic circumlunar flight and the Lunar Module dress rehearsal, NASA looked like they might meet their end-of-decade deadline to plant footprints on the Moon. But before Apollo 9 can make its final journey to the Moon, one of its toughest challenges must first be met and overcome. This story chronicles some of…
Southern Africa holds many interesting facts that you might not already be aware of, such as being home to one of the tallest animals on earth and boasting an acclaimed wine route. South Africa is located at the southernmost point of Africa. It shares borders with six neighboring countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini and…
