China has long been marked by its many dynasties – families that rule a particular area for long periods. The Qin dynasty united China and launched some of its most impactful programs, such as building the Great Wall. Their first emperor was interred alongside thousands of life-size statues known as terracotta army to mark his…
Scientists are making concerted efforts to learn more about Mars. If they hope to make it habitable for human life in the future, more knowledge must be accumulated first. One way of accomplishing this task is through growing plants that provide food and oxygen for astronauts – however this increases both weight and cost for…
Rabbits are more than the cute carrot-munching creatures portrayed in popular culture; they can dig intricate underground tunnel systems known as warrens for nesting and sleeping purposes, boasting special rooms dedicated to that task as well as possessing ever-growing teeth that never stop growing! Their ears can rotate 270 degrees, enabling them to detect threats…
At Cape Canaveral, a test of a command module meant to be the exit route for astronauts was marred by tragedy when it caught fire during operation. Three people perished. The fire was started by chafed wires and flammable materials ignited by pure oxygen and further exasperated by pressurization in the cabin. It served as…
Coral reefs are bustling ecosystems. Though covering less than 1% of the ocean surface area, they provide home for millions of fish and other marine life species. Stony corals form hard calcium carbonate structures known as skeletons which may take the shape of towers, domes or fan shapes. Many species live in harmony with microalgae…
Forty-seven years ago, Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made history when they set foot on the Moon in one of the most advanced spacecraft available at that time – Apollo 11. Now anyone with internet access can explore Apollo 11 command module “Columbia” in high resolution 3D using publicly available data files that can…
Cuba boasts an abundant and fascinating history, from classic cars to legendary revolutionaries. Uncover more about this fascinating nation with these interesting facts about Cuba! Cuba is home to one of the tiniest birds on earth: Zunzuncito (bee hummingbird). Ernest Hemingway spent 20 years living and writing in Cuba – two of his classic novels…
Tigers are incredible animals, yet they are endangered species due to poaching and habitat loss. When their numbers decline further they often make headlines when they escape zoos or attack trainers, which creates further concern for conservation efforts. There are so many amazing facts about tiger that may surprise you! Here are just a few:…
Venus is often referred to as Earth’s sister planet because they share many similar characteristics such as size and density. Venus can come closer than any other planet in our Solar System to approaching us at its closest point – typically reaching this threshold every 115 months or so. However, recent research indicates that Mercury…
