Hermes was not only one of the main gods of mythology; his stories also showcased his sense of humor. These tales also highlighted his ability to trick mortals. He was famous for both being a herald and as a pschopompos (one who leads souls into Hades), creating the lyre. Additionally, he fathered numerous mortal and…
NASA turned to Case when none of their military knives met its specifications for its Apollo program, so as part of an ambitious effort, they commissioned them to develop one that did. As part of that endeavor came the Astronaut Knife M-1 with its machete-style blade featuring sharp cutting edges paired with saw teeth for…
Have you always dreamed of owning part of NASA spacecraft? Now is your chance, and at a fraction of its original cost! Spacecraft for sale are widely available from various providers and can be tailored to carry cargo, scientific instruments (like cameras or telescopes ), people or all three at once. Belgium is hosting an…
The Olympic Games are an amazing spectacle that unites us in an incredible spirit of sportsmanship. We come together as we cheer for winners and commiserate with losers; we yell at TV screens while high-fiving strangers alike! The Olympic Winter Games take place every two years and feature 15 sports. Here we present some interesting…
Your body is made up of billions of cells working together to form tissues and organ systems which perform specific jobs – making up what could be considered an organized team working behind-the-scenes! Discover even more interesting science facts on human bodies by consulting DKfindout! Organs and Body Systems Human bodies are complex systems made…
Ask any child what color the sky is and they are likely to say blue – however a clear midday sky doesn’t always appear so hued. As sunlight enters our atmosphere, it passes through gases such as nitrogen and oxygen that scatter light of all colors; blue light being spread far more than violet or…
Astronomers have nicknamed Neptune the Ice Giant and Voyager 2 has returned incredible images of its rings and moons. Additionally, unlike Uranus, Neptune does not release excess heat left over from planet formation processes like Uranus does. Neptune’s magnetic field appears more intricate than that of Jupiter or Saturn, while its ring system boasts two…
Like Earth, Mars rotates and completes one day every 24 hours; however, their solar day, known as sol is 39 minutes longer. Astronomers typically refer to Mars days in terms of solar days. This can lead to confusion when planning space missions. Seasons Mars may often be considered Earth’s twin, yet its features remain distinct….
Animal kingdom is an expansive field that includes both vertebrate animals with backbones, such as fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds; as well as invertebrates without backbones such as invertebrates such as coral. This article will explore vertebrate organisms including fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds as well as mammals. Animals can be defined as any living…
