A new species of armored dinosaurs that lived during the early Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, was discovered in the Yunnan Province of Southwest China, which is a hotspot for dinosaur findings. The remains of the armored dinosaur species named Yuxisaurus kopchicki were initially found by scientists in the Yuxi region, Yunnan province, […]
Have you ever seen a drinking bird toy? It’s made of two glass bulbs connected by a glass tube. The bottom bulb is filled with a highly volatile liquid, methylene chloride. On the other hand, the top bulb is shaped like a bird’s head with a beak and a decorative top hat covered with a […]
Ice cream is a soft frozen dessert made from milk, cream, sugar, and other flavors. There are different myths and sources of where ice cream originated. According to some, the origin of ice cream dates from 550 BCE in Persia. Their ice cream was composed of sweetened ice water crushed into tiny pieces sprinkled with […]
Have you ever heard of the largest primate species to ever exist? Meet the Gigantopithecus blacki, the giant ape that roamed southeast Asia 2 million to 300,000 years ago. This ancient primate stood up to 10 feet tall (3 meters) and weighed over 440 to 660 pounds (200–300 kg), approximately three to four times a […]
Pasta is one of the world’s most favored and versatile foods. It’s become a staple food people of all ages and cultures enjoy. With countless versions of pasta around the world, there’s always a pasta dish out there for everyone to enjoy. Did you know there are more than 350 different shapes of pasta in […]
Hi Friends! I really meant New York City by it! LOL. I’m not gonna tell you about a giant apple, however! New York City is one of the most famous and exciting cities in the world. It is a melting pot of cultures, languages, cuisines, arts, and entertainment. Whether you are a tourist or a […]
Hello, friends! Today I want to talk to you about an exceptional day coming up soon: World Heritage Day 2023, which will occur on the 18th of April. This day celebrates the cultural heritage of different regions and countries worldwide and raises awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting cultural monuments and sites for […]
We think that life began on Earth at least 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. This is because the oldest evidence of life form recorded is a 3.49-billion-year-old microscopic fossil. The remains of the Stromatolites or microbial reefs created by cyanobacteria were found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This oldest fossil ever discovered […]
July is National Ice Cream Month. Did you know that? I bet you didn’t! It means your task is to consume extra ice cream in July. The fun tradition was started by former US president Ronald Reagan, who issued Proclamation 5219 in honor of this “nutritious and wholesome food” way back in 1984! President Reagan loved sweet jelly […]
Have you ever heard of an animal that was believed to have been born from fire and could pass through fire unharmed? If you haven’t yet, let me introduce you to the salamander. According to Old European folklore, salamanders were born from fire and could withstand fire as they were often seen mysteriously crawling out […]
The “Medusa stage,” the second stage of jellyfish’s life, is what most of us picture when we think of a jellyfish. They spend this phase of their existence as opacity-filled floating balloons with trailing tentacles. If the beginning of a jellyfish’s existence wasn’t thrilling enough, the end is much more thrilling. When the everlasting jellyfish […]
Last time, I shared with you some of the widespread misconceptions that people still believe to be true but are, in fact, inaccurate. I noticed that several of you were intrigued by what they have read, so I thought, why not make a series of posts about other popular misconceptions? For today, we’re going to […]
MAY 12, 2008. YingXui, China. A powerful earthquake struck China. It killed more than 70,000 men, leaving more than five million homeless and 375,000 others had dangerous wounds. Lin Hao, a nine-year old student at the biggest building in the small town, was caught in the middle of class when it started quaking. In under […]
The New Year marks a time when a new calendar year begins, bidding goodbye to the old one. The festivities usually begin on the evening of December 31st for most countries, which is the last day of the Gregorian calendar, also known as New Year’s Eve. However, as we will see, different countries and cultures […]
Christmas is truly upon us now! I’m quite sure you’re all looking forward to gathering around the Christmas tree, spending time with families, reconnecting with friends, exchanging gifts, and unwrapping presents. And let’s not forget one of the things we’re also looking forward to the most—that is indulging in the delectable Christmas feast served at […]