Russia is an enormous nation filled with fascinating facts that may surprise you, from its cold climate to its world-famous vodka production, there are so many fascinating aspects of life in Russia that will catch your attention. Mikhail Gorbachev introduced liberal policies such as glasnost and perestroika during his administration, leading ultimately to the dissolution…
The insect class encompasses an extremely diverse group. They all share some similarities: compound eyes, three pairs of legs and an exoskeleton to protect them. Cockroaches can live without heads, while flies have sound-sensitive membranes on their feet, while Double Drummer Cicadas have the unique ability to predict temperatures by counting their chirps per minute…
Mexico is one of our favorite travel destinations, boasting delicious street food, exciting fiestas and some of the world’s most breathtaking natural landscapes. But did you know it is also home to one of the smallest dog breeds ever seen in history? The Mexican flag comprises three colors – green, white and red – each…
The Apollo program began as a geopolitical prestige project to protect America in the Cold War space race; however, it quickly ran into difficulty. After the Apollo 1 fire of 1967 and Vietnam War escalation, NASA funding was reduced, forcing NASA to mothball equipment intended for final three Apollo missions that was scheduled to fly….
Many people believe Venus to be Earth’s nearest planet; this may not entirely be correct as Venus does sometimes draw closer than Mars at certain times. Mercury is our closest neighboring planet because it has a smaller orbital path. Mercury is an intriguing planet, boasting extreme temperatures and unanswered mysteries that make it an appealing…
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin embarked upon their lunar mission from Columbia in their lunar module Eagle, heading for their intended landing spot within the Sea of Tranquillity. Unfortunately, an alarm signaled their imminent departure. Console readouts were showing an error code –1202–which neither astronaut had encountered during simulator training. The…
Animal kingdom is full of amazing creatures who will surely amaze and amuse. From koala fingerprints that resemble human ones to how polar bear hair is transparent, discover more about these remarkable animals and their world. Did you know a group of cats is known as a “clowder”, while fleas can jump 40 to 100…
Greece is widely acknowledged for being one of the sunniest countries in Europe and for its white and blue buildings, feta cheese production, ancient history and as the place where democracy first emerged. Greece boasts an abundance of archaeological sites and museums that are recognized by UNESCO, while its art has inspired generations of European…
Early Wednesday morning, the Moon suddenly lit up red like an extravagant rosebud in the predawn sky for an extended period – an unprecedented celestial event known as a super blood moon eclipse. Lunar eclipses begin when the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow, the penumbra, before moving further inward and entering its darker umbra. What…
