Cool Hurricane Facts

Hurricanes are devastating storms with unimaginable ferocity. Their destructive force must be respected as one hurricane alone has the energy equivalent of 10 atomic bombs every second! There is so much to know about hurricanes! From their name’s roots to how they shape weather patterns, this comprehensive list of facts about hurricanes will surprise and…

Facts About Planet Mars

Mars, located four planets from the Sun and with two moons, has a reddish hue similar to our Earth. Polar ice caps and geological features suggest it once supported life on this red-hued world. Astronomers studying Mars during the 17th and 18th centuries saw evidence of civilization on Mars, including canals that appeared to carry…

Fun Facts About South Africa

South Africa is an attractive travel destination with its sunny beaches, wildlife safaris, Cape winelands and diverse landscapes, which range from wetlands, deserts, bushveld, grasslands and mountains to mountains. Additionally, its national animal is the Springbok antelope which serves as a symbol for its rugby team. 1. The Bloukrans Bridge is the highest commercial bungee…

Fun Facts About Australia

Many fascinating facts about Australia may escape your notice, from how the Sydney Opera House was designed to look like an orange to how baby kangaroos are only 2 centimetres in size at birth; and Vegemite being created from leftover yeast from beer production! 1. Kangaroos Kangaroos are one of Australia’s most iconic mammals and…

Fun Facts About Bolivia

Bolivia is home to some of South America’s most remarkable natural marvels, from Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid’s famed gunfight to its world’s largest salt flat and everything in between. Additionally, its culture boasts some captivating events such as Cholita Wrestling (women fighting each other while wearing puffy skirts). Peru shares control of Lake Titicaca,…