Ireland is home to an intriguing history. Here are 10 fascinating facts that might surprise you! Legend holds that St. Patrick banished all snakes from Ireland, although there are actually none roaming freely here. Halloween derives its spooky spirit from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. 1. The Wild Atlantic Way is the longest driving…
Tiger facts that stand out are their ability to swim. Tigers spend hours dousing themselves at lakes, ponds and rivers during the heat of the day in lakes, ponds and rivers – often using their tongue bristles to cup water instead of simply drinking it down! Interestingly enough, their tongue bristles allow them to cup…
France is one of the world’s premier travel destinations, boasting delicious cuisine, medieval castles and Mediterranean beaches that attract travelers from across the world. What do you know about France – the country that gave rise to the phrase ‘joie de vivre’? From art museums and bread superstitions, read on for 30 fascinating facts about…
Argentina is well-renowned for its tango, football and Latin flair – an unforgettable travel destination. But many may not know that its original creators came from brothels and working-class districts of Buenos Aires! Argentina boasts stunning natural wonders from desert tropics to temperate pampas grasslands and subantarctic mountains – read on to discover 10 fun…
China is an amazing land to explore with its vast landscape, long history, and vibrant traditions – there’s so much to take in that it may be hard to keep up! But China provides plenty of wonders for anyone willing to venture forth! With so much on the horizon it can be hard to keep…
Mars has long captivated scientists, explorers and movie makers. Although it shares many characteristics with Earth, there are notable distinctions. Scientists theorize that Earth was formed along with other rocky planets within an inner part of a giant disk of gas and dust that later flattened out to form our Solar System. Earth features two…
There’s more to your body than meets the eye! From its intricate organs to your heart beating over 100,000 times a day, the human body contains plenty of incredible details that may surprise you. Are you curious to discover mind-boggling human body facts? YouTube science channel AsapSCIENCE has got your back. Continue reading to uncover…
Oceans are essential to human existence, yet also provide us with entertainment and relaxation. Fishing, diving, swimming, boating and constructing sand castles are just a few ways we enjoy exploring and exploiting them. The ocean’s characteristic blue hue can be traced to its ability to absorb red and orange wavelengths of light while reflecting back…
Rivers carry freshwater to the oceans, helping plants and animals flourish, while creating unique ecosystems where salt water mixes with freshwater. The Nile in Africa and Amazon in South America are two of the longest rivers on the planet, boasting lengths over 3,300 kilometers each. Here we will look at some fascinating facts about these…
