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…
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,…
Canadians or anyone just curious about Canada will likely discover many interesting facts that will surprise and amuse. From its freezing temperatures to famous hockey players, this country offers much! Churchill, Manitoba offers one of the best opportunities to observe wild polar bears (but be wary!). 1. It has the longest coastline in the world…
Canada, as the world’s second-largest nation, boasts some of the most unusual sights. From roadside attractions to grand hotels with quirky architectural details, here are seven shocking facts about Canada that will blow your mind! 1. Canada derives its name from an indigenous word. It comes from St Lawrence Iroquois “kanata,” meaning village or settlement….
The Olympic Games are an international celebration of athleticism that draw athletes from around the globe together to compete. This collection of 40 captivating facts provides a fascinating overview of their history, milestones and cultural significance. Ancient Greece observed the Olympic Games as a religious festival dedicated to Zeus. Up until 1912, first place medals…
The Arctic is an extraordinary and magical region, full of majestic polar bears and other incredible sights such as northern lights. But many lesser-known facts exist about its amazingness as well. It is thought that the term ‘Arctic’ derives from Greek word Arktos, meaning bear. This may have originally referred to constellations Ursa Major (Great…
Human anatomy is the study of body structures and functions. You can gain an understanding of anatomy either through formal study at university with tutorials and cadaver dissection, or independent research. Humans possess 206 bones which make up their skeleton. The stirrup bone is the smallest bone and found in the middle ear; red blood…
Mars remains an intriguing planet that continues to captivate human imaginations, from H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds novella to blockbuster movies about it being explored further. Mars, commonly referred to as The Red Planet due to its red hue caused by iron oxide (rust), has an average day length of 24.6 hours while one…
Ireland’s beautiful landscapes and rich cultural traditions have captured the world’s imagination for centuries, inspiring everything from poetic verse to groundbreaking literature. Ireland has left an indelible mark upon history that will endure forever. Did you know, for instance, that Halloween was inspired by ancient Celtic traditions? Or that there are no wild snakes in…
