When people think of Japan, they tend to picture its cities filled with towering residential structures. But much of Japan is actually covered with wilderness! Japan associates the number four with death, which explains why buildings rarely contain a fourth floor and cutlery is typically sold in sets of three. 1. Japan is the world’s…
Every year, Earth and Mars align in the sky, offering space agencies an ideal opportunity to launch probes to investigate this red planet. In 1996, Mars Pathfinder and Mars Global Surveyor missions demonstrated airbag landing techniques suitable for larger rovers. Mars Pathfinder featured several experiments like camera mast, weather station and high gain antenna that…
Canada is an amazing country full of interesting and surprising facts! To discover more, continue reading! Canada is represented by its national symbol: the maple leaf! Not only does it adorn its currency and flag, but its image can also be found on Canada’s highest tide (Bay of Fundy) as well as being home to…
Rivers provide many important benefits to society. They transport salt and other nutrients from land to sea, supporting marine life that depends upon it for sustenance. Oceans provide drinking water to many people around the world and also act as an important means for transporting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into the sea, helping reduce…
Argentina is well known as an extremely tolerant nation, home to an array of religious faiths from Catholicism to Judaism and beyond. Argentina was one of the richest nations on Earth during the early 20th Century due to immigration from Europe that provided much-needed labor. 1. Argentina is the world’s southernmost country Argentina offers visitors…
On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, The Times’s graphics, science, and immersive teams look back to Neil Armstrong’s first step and forward to humanity’s next big leaps. Someday humans may inhabit the Moon; should this happen, it would be fitting for them to recognize Apollo 11’s landing site as a historic landmark. Basalts Basalt…
Apollo 11 VR is an immersive historical documentary. Beginning with President Kennedy’s compelling “Mission to the Moon Speech”, viewers follow along as President Armstrong launches, travels through space travel and eventually lands on the lunar surface. Jay Trzaskos was seen bobbing his head while watching the video, donning NASA-themed sneakers to commemorate Apollo 11. He…
Cuba is known for its vibrant culture, captivating music and intriguing history that draws travelers from all around the globe. While most are familiar with its volatile politics and iconic landmarks, there is so much more to discover! Cuba, when seen from above, resembles an alligator or crocodile; thus its nickname El Cocodrilo (The Alligator…
LEGOs are an extremely popular toy among both kids and adults, popularly used to construct various objects. There are countless interesting facts about them you might not be aware of! One such fact is that it would take 10 million standard LEGO bricks to construct an average house. Furthermore, seven LEGO sets are sold every…
