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….
Spacecraft are vehicles capable of traversing space to other planets or satellites, as well as for other uses, such as communications. NASA’s Perseverance lander will attempt a landing at Elysium Planitia on Mars’ most challenging region: Elysium Planitia features sand dunes, steep cliffs and boulders – an intimidating destination. 1. Viking 1 NASA scientists in…
China is an incredible nation with a captivating history. There are many fascinating facts about China that are sure to surprise and amuse! Did you know that Chinese consider the number 4 unlucky because its pronunciation sounds similar to death in Chinese? 1. China is the largest country in the world China is the world’s…
Mars is often thought of as the nearest planet that could support life, as its soil contains nutrients, there’s water locked up in ice caps, and its atmosphere offers protection from solar and cosmic radiation. But living conditions there can be harsh. Toxic soil can suffocate you and temperatures are too cold to support comfortable…
Over time, scientists have speculated that Saturn’s rings may not be very old – possibly not present throughout all 4.5 billion years of our solar system’s existence and rapidly decaying now. Every 15 years, Earth will pass through Saturn’s ring plane and this event will occur once more in 2025. The Rings Aren’t Made of…
Scientists find many things fascinating – from atoms and outer space to the human body itself. Yet none are more astonishing than our bodies themselves. Did you know that, on average, you blink approximately 20 times per minute? Or that it takes more muscles to frown than smile? Or that earwax is actually a form…
Tigers are fascinating creatures with many fascinating facts that will inspire you to protect them. Did you know, for instance, that their cubs are born blind and must rely on their mother’s scent in order to survive? Bears feature fake eyes designed to frighten off other animals. Furthermore, even one strike from their paws could…
Are you an animal enthusiast who adores rabbits? These fun facts about them will surely put a smile on your face! Rabbits possess dual eyes on both sides of their heads, giving them near 360-degree vision. Rabbits are prey animals in the wild, always on guard against potential predators. Therefore, they’ll run away, hide behind…
No doubt modern smartphones are far more powerful than the computers used on Apollo missions, yet such comparisons underplay the amazing technology employed by NASA during these missions to get us there. MIT-designed Apollo Guidance Computer was crashproof, operating according to a hierarchical system which allocated energy based on program importance; this allowed energy distribution…
