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10 Interesting Facts About Human Body
Science has revealed that the human body is made up of millions and millions of atoms… For example, I am made up of 5.8×10 27 atoms. – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Human body is a veritable treasure trove of fun facts, amazing processes and high strength. It is incredible to learn about the capability Read more
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10 Incredible Facts About Hammerhead Sharks
Hammerhead sharks are one of the most easily recognisable sea creatures. They have a huge distinctive hammer like, large head which gives it it’s name. Here are 10 incredible facts about these unusual creatures. 1. They are relatively new on Earth What is interesting is that while sharks have been around for around 420 million Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Tulsi or Basil
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates Tulsi or Holy Basil has been used in India for over 5000 years. It is regarded as a sacred plant in many cultures of the world. According to the ancient Vedic Bhagavata Purana, Tulsi is noted as the plant embodiment of Lakshmi, wife Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Elephants
“Nature’s great masterpiece, an elephant ― the only harmless great thing.” – John Donne Last week we visited the Madumalai National Tiger Reserve, near Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India. It was an amazing experience, not only for our 9-year-old son, but for us as well. We have been to other tiger reserves but this time Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Brain
“I consider that a man’s brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.” Arthur Conan Doyle Brain is the control centre for all living things. We have heard everyone say that for humans, the brain is the biggest differentiator from other animals, the Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Hummingbirds
“A flash of harmless lightning, A mist of rainbow dyes, The burnished sunbeams brightening From flower to flower he flies.” John Banister Tabb These tiny, colourful birds are predominantly found in the Americas. There are over 300 species of hummingbirds. They have a variety of beaks from long, sword-like beaks to serrated ones. These birds, Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About English
I love the English language. Words have power. John C. Bogle English is a fascinating language, and the most global. It borrows words from many languages including Italian, Spanish, Greek, Dutch, Russian, and more. It is the official language of over 65 countries and is the second most spoken language in the world, after Mandarin. Read more
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10 Interesting Facts about Rhinoceros
We visited a zoo recently and my son was fascinated by the rhinoceros couple that we saw there. It’s huge size, the way it walked, it’s seemingly thick skin, and it’s amazing horn (which gives them their name: the name “rhinoceros’, means “nose horn”) held him spellbound for many minutes! As soon as we reached Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Giraffes
“However much you know giraffes, to see one in the wild for the first time feels prehistoric.” Jane Goodall Giraffes are beautiful tall animals found in the savannas in Africa. Here are 10 interesting facts about these gentle giants. 1. Tallest Mammals on Earth Not surprisingly, giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. An adult Read more
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10 Interesting Facts About Moths
All of us have seen moths around our homes, near lights at night. While they look like the drab relatives of the more beautiful butterflies, there is much more to them than meets the eyes. Here are some fun facts about these almost omnipresent insects. 1. Moths outnumber butterflies 9:1 Both moths and butterflies belong Read more
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