On average, total lunar eclipses take place once or twice every year and the most recent one was popularly known as a blood moon due to its red tint. It was the fourth in a series that occurs every two years known as lunar tetrads. Though its name suggests otherwise, a blood moon does not…
Honey bees are fascinating insects with numerous fascinating facts. For instance, they can dance to identify a potential nest site and use their wings 11,400 times every minute to produce that familiar buzz! Bees have two genders – males known as drones and female workers with stingers on them while drones don’t. Workers also possess…
Argentina is a fascinating and intriguing nation that’s rich with diverse and interesting facts and attractions, from its vast avenue to the various wildlife species that inhabit it. There’s always something new and different happening here! Argentina is famous for their fondness of meat, making gauchos (nomadic cowboys) such an integral part of culture. 1….
Apollo 12 successfully navigated its journey to and from the moon despite two lightning strikes which caused minor instrumentation issues, allowing Conrad and Bean to conduct scientific experiments on its surface. Pete Conrad, Dick Gordon and Alan Bean were Navy pilots who became close as shipboard cabin-mates; all three astronauts formed an unbreakable bond as…
Weather patterns can shift significantly each day or minute – from sunshine and rainstorms to snowfall and even blizzards! Windy weather events, known as storms, include tornadoes, dust devils, gales, squalls and hailstorms. Tropical cyclones (commonly referred to as hurricanes or typhoons) also produce powerful winds with rough seas and heavy rainfall – two additional…
Argentina boasts an enthralling culture and history. Here we explore some fun facts about its people, places, and events. Argentinans are greatly influenced by their European backgrounds, which is evident in their food, music, architecture and culture. Furthermore, Argentinians enjoy one of the highest standards of living across Latin America. 1. The Argentine peso is…
Bees are incredible creatures. As the only insect to produce food for human consumption, honey has many health advantages – in fact it was even found in King Tut’s tomb! Bees on foraging trips can travel up to 6 km and beat their wings 200 times per second! Additionally, they use their feet and antennae…
This weekend, look out into the night sky: Saturn will be closer and brighter than it has been all year due to it being at opposition in our sky – its opposite. An amazing sight, especially through binoculars or telescope. Saturn’s Rings Saturn’s rings, with their brilliant hues ranging from pinks, corals and grays –…
Director Todd Douglas Miller has accomplished an astounding feat of historical preservation with Apollo 11. Using hyper-detailed 70mm footage culled from Apollo 11, he assembled an immersive movie without narration, talking heads or reconstructions. The film brings Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, along with their millions of observers worldwide, alive for a new generation. Apollo 11…
