An international mission to Neptune and Triton has long been overdue; such an expedition could shed more light on what these ice giants represent. Like Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune are ice giants; planets with only trace amounts of hydrogen or helium present. But unlike Jupiter, their orbital periods are short enough for missions to Uranus…
Your body is an incredible wonderland. Here are some surprising and fascinating human body facts! Your body is composed of tiny quantum particles known as atoms that behave strangely; each has an orbital pattern similar to a solar system with an electron orbiting around its core nucleus and electrons zipping along behind. Bones The human…
Winter Olympic medals are awarded to winners of various winter sports. Our library provides plenty of materials about these sports; simply clicking the name will take you directly to that subject heading in our on-line catalog. Skeleton athletes compete with incredible speed on an ice track, reaching 80mph! Here are other fun facts about Winter…
Tigers are powerful wild cats that captivate people worldwide. While these magnificent predators may be one of the world’s most formidable animals, they’re also extremely mysterious and captivating creatures. Tigers are fascinating animals with many interesting facts ranging from antiseptic saliva and false eyes on the backs of their ears to having antimicrobial properties and…
Rabbits are more than the cute carrot-munching creatures portrayed in popular culture; they can dig intricate underground tunnel systems known as warrens for nesting and sleeping purposes, boasting special rooms dedicated to that task as well as possessing ever-growing teeth that never stop growing! Their ears can rotate 270 degrees, enabling them to detect threats…
Coral reefs are bustling ecosystems. Though covering less than 1% of the ocean surface area, they provide home for millions of fish and other marine life species. Stony corals form hard calcium carbonate structures known as skeletons which may take the shape of towers, domes or fan shapes. Many species live in harmony with microalgae…
Cuba boasts an abundant and fascinating history, from classic cars to legendary revolutionaries. Uncover more about this fascinating nation with these interesting facts about Cuba! Cuba is home to one of the tiniest birds on earth: Zunzuncito (bee hummingbird). Ernest Hemingway spent 20 years living and writing in Cuba – two of his classic novels…
Tigers are incredible animals, yet they are endangered species due to poaching and habitat loss. When their numbers decline further they often make headlines when they escape zoos or attack trainers, which creates further concern for conservation efforts. There are so many amazing facts about tiger that may surprise you! Here are just a few:…
Tigers are captivating animals that captivate human imagination. Their size, strength, and beauty have long been revered; yet there may be some interesting facts you didn’t know about! Tigers differ from domestic cats in that they do not purr. Instead, they communicate through scent markings, urine markings and facial expressions; their roar serves to mark…
