Around 200,000 years ago, a group of ancient humans called Neanderthals or Homo neanderthalensis lived in Eurasia (Europe and Asia). But they mysteriously became extinct around 40,000 years ago and were replaced by Homo sapiens or modern-day humans. Researchers have studied Neanderthals’ physical appearance and found that they are similar to humans. However, they have […]
So, dear friends, I hope this post finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share something important with you. As some of you may know, I have been using this platform under the guise of a boy. I did this because I wanted to promote the idea that boys should help girls […]
Venus is the hottest and brightest planet on our planet, with a surface temperature of about 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Take note: this temperature is hot enough to melt lead. Imagine how hot that is! The planet is well-known for its crushing pressures, thick, toxic atmosphere filled with carbon dioxide, and yellowish sulfuric acid clouds. Not […]
I’m pretty sure you’ve already heard of this popular belief, the 5-second rule, that the food dropped on the floor is safe to eat if you pick it up within 5 seconds. You might even have believed at some point that if you pick up food quickly enough, bacteria will not transfer from the floor […]
1. Is There Life After Death? This is one of the most important questions of all, as everyone’s life ends sooner or later. Yet no one has ever answered it definitively, and there’s no reason to believe this will change anytime soon. All of the alleged evidence for things like ghosts and heaven or near-death […]
Hello and welcome to the club! In this club, you can talk about anime, books, shows, movies, coding, drawing, and talk about crushes and stuff. You are also welcome to rant and vent! Age rating: 8-20 (if anyone 20 is on here). About Myself: I’m Hansta. I’m a teen geek who likes to read, code, draw, […]
The Herculaneum Papyri is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries since it’s the only surviving library from the ancient world. It was discovered in 1752 and contains a collection of Greek philosophical texts written on papyrus scrolls. Over 1,800 papyrus scrolls were buried and burned for centuries under layers of volcanic ash and […]
So, I made a post back in October of last year called “40 Questions: Nordic Edition,” and that post is kinda outdated. So, I am gonna do another one for 2024. This is basically all from the point of view of a 13-year-old Nordic enthusiast help 40 Questions: Nordic Edition What aspects of Nordic culture […]
As the holiday season approaches, I’m pretty sure many of us are getting into the Christmas spirit now. Some may even already be adorning their houses with decorations, eagerly preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. Among the many things that make the holidays exciting, unwrapping presents is definitely one that many people […]
Have you ever heard of The Beatles? You might’ve already watched them on social media platforms like YouTube. Or maybe you’ve heard of them from your parents’ beloved music playlist. The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison – were an English rock band from Liverpool in the 1960s. The band […]
Did you know that one of the most common types of cancer happens on our skin? Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. It occurs on our pigment producing skin cells. Getting too much unprotected sun exposure is a major cause of it. Scientists have spent decades in search of a cure for […]
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes; some even have four legs! That’s right, our furry friends, like dogs, can be heroes too! From locating and sniffing out bombs to rescuing people from burning buildings, dogs have proven time and time again that they are more than just our furry companions. In fact, another act […]
Have you ever heard of a hybrid animal? It’s when two different species of animals that would not naturally mate in nature produce new offspring. Sounds kinda impossible, right? While it may sound like something from a science fiction movie, did you know hybrid animals do exist in the real world? You may have already […]
Hello everyone! As you know, in a lot of comments, I have been telling you that I’m almost 12. Now, I’m revealing that tomorrow (Sep 2) is my official birthday! We just moved 2 months ago, so I don’t get a lot of gifts, because I already got early birthday gifts from my mom (She […]
Like all animals, dogs come in different breeds, shapes, and sizes. But have you ever wondered about what dog is the shortest living today? What if I tell you that the shortest dog living in the world can literally fit in your pocket? Yes. You read that right. A dog that small! Meet Pearl, a […]
The earliest maps did not portray the world as it was but instead reflected the beliefs of those who made them. As people learned more about the world around them, maps became more realistic. By the Age of Exploration in Europe, ocean explorers used map making, or cartography, extensively to chart unfamiliar shores. Today, advances […]
This was inspired by @imnayeon, who did this before. The buzz about her is that she’s getting a TWICE album signed! Congrats! To celebrate her, I’m going to hold another art contest! If you’ve participated in hers, you know the rules. But if you didn’t, here they are: You can take photographs of your artwork […]
Saturn is a gas giant or a colossal planet mainly composed of helium (He) and hydrogen (H2). It’s the sixth planet from our Sun and the second-largest planet in the solar system. Among the planets in our solar system, Saturn is considered the most beautiful. This is because of its thousands of unique, glorious rings […]
Scientists have long been searching for any telltale signs of life on other planets or celestial bodies in space. And if you’ve already watched a bunch of movies about aliens, I’m pretty sure this question has crossed your mind multiple times. Is there really extraterrestrial life beyond Earth? From sentient humanoid aliens in Star Wars […]
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 […]