South Africa is an intriguing place. It is one of the keystones in Africa’s history, home to human origins as well as some of the oldest archaeological and fossil sites on Earth. Home to the world’s largest bird, tallest animal and fish species – plus one of its fastest land mammmals! 1. The world’s highest […]
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Scorpions have eight legs, two pincers (pedipalps) and a tail equipped with a poisonous stinger that serves as their predatory weapon against insects, spiders, and small lizards. They feed on insects as well as small reptiles such as toads. They possess amazing survival capabilities, such as slowing their metabolisms so they can feed off just
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Argentina never ceases to amaze and mesmerize; be it through its vibrant tango dancers, delicious cuisine or captivating political history. Below you can discover 15 fun facts about this South American nation! Argentina is home to some of the highest mountains, vast deserts and breathtaking waterfalls. Additionally, Argentina is an acclaimed wine producer and popular
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Southern Africa holds many interesting facts that you might not already be aware of, such as being home to one of the tallest animals on earth and boasting an acclaimed wine route. South Africa is located at the southernmost point of Africa. It shares borders with six neighboring countries: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini and
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Ancient Greeks were at the forefront of history, philosophy, athletics and architecture development – this digital package will teach you how to read ancient Greek while offering exciting activities suited to home learning. Mount Olympus is home to twelve gods and goddesses believed to reside within its confines, along with cheesecake and the yo-yo! Additionally,
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Rome wasn’t built overnight; and neither was its epic history. It tells the tale of how a small village became one of the greatest empires on Earth. Romans were well known to display a more wild side than most cultures; their sexual appetite for women was especially notorious – legalization allowed for multiple mistresses per
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Insects are some of the most fascinating animals on Earth, boasting an amazing diversity. While most insects share common traits such as hard exoskeletons and three body segments (head, thorax and abdomen), each insect also stands out in their own special way. Did you know, for instance, that praying mantis can swivel their heads 180
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Zebras are one of the continent’s most iconic animals. These wild, horse-like creatures inhabit herds across Southern and Eastern Africa and thrive as herd animals. They don’t exhibit selective eating behavior and can graze on various types of greenery without difficulty. Their flexible diet has even enabled them to digest tough cellulose sources. Zebra stripes
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Most people associate Russia with vodka and bears. But this fascinating and complex country offers much more. Russia is the largest nation on Earth with 11 time zones and features iconic attractions like Lake Baikal and Trans-Siberian Railway, Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano and Hermitage Museum’s cat Achilles as landscape features. 1. Russians don’t smile Smiles are
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