One of the most recognizable animals of the Australian continent, kangaroos are truly something else. Their unique physiology and some of the traits not seen in many other animals make them even more interesting. Want to learn more about these hopping mammals? Read through some of the most amazing facts about kangaroos. 1. There are …
A curious mind likes to wander, and the Solar System is one of the most magnificent places to explore. If you were to travel the space, how long would it take to get to Jupiter? And not just by spacecraft that has already reached it. Let’s get creative here… How about a car? How long …
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and it’s the second-largest astronomical body, the Sun being the only thing more massive and larger. This gas giant is often referred to as a failed star so you might be wondering, could Jupiter become a star at some point in the future? Let’s get the …
Nikola Tesla was one of the most brilliant minds the world has ever seen. He had countless inventions that have helped shape the world as we have it today. He was an interesting person, both in his work and in his personal life, so we are sure you are going to love these both serious …
The red planet has been a source of fascination for centuries, and its distinctive hue is one of the most striking features of our solar system. But why is Mars red? We’ll explore the reasons behind the color of Mars and also how that affected the naming of the planet. The soil on Mars is …
Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System. But how small is it exactly? Is Mercury bigger than the Moon? How does it compare to the moons of other planets in our Solar System? Read on and get the answers to these most interesting questions. Is Mercury Bigger than the Moon? When it comes …
Did you know there is officially only one Solar System in the entire universe? Or that it is made up of billions upon billions of astronomical bodies of all sizes? Read on and learn some of the most interesting facts about our Solar System. 1. 99.86% mass of our Solar System is concentrated in the …
The Earth is our home so we dare say it’s the single most important planet in our Solar System. But how much do you really know about it? Explore some of the most interesting facts about the planet Earth, we are sure some of them will surprise you. 1. Earth is the only planet in …
Their long necks along with their sleek bodies and cool fur patterns make giraffes one of the most recognizable animals on our planet. But that’s not all, there are many more interesting facts about giraffes that make these mammals stand out from other animals. Ready to learn some? Here we go! 1. Giraffes are the …
Foxes have many unique traits so it’s no wonder they play a big part in folklore, mythology, and even everyday language. Cunning as a fox? It makes perfect sense. There are so many interesting facts about foxes to share with you and some of them may even shock you. They are closely related to dogs …
You won’t need a memory of an elephant to memorize all these facts about elephants as all of them are fascinating. Elephants are the largest living land animals and are only bested by some whales if we take all animals into account. These impressive animals are very intelligent and have some of the characteristics you …
Neptune is the outermost planet and one of the coldest planets in our Solar System. There are quite a few interesting facts about Neptune to explore, read on to learn a few. 1. It was the first planet to be found by mathematical prediction It is the only planet in our Solar System that was …
Did you know that Uranus is actually the first planet discovered with a telescope? Or that it’s a planet with the most unique rotation in our Solar System? Find out more facts about Uranus, one of the most intriguing celestial bodies! 1. Uranus has rings Kicking off this list of facts about Uranus is the …
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and one of the more distant planets visible to the naked eye. Its most noticeable feature is its system of rings, which are made up of small particles as well as large objects. But there are quite a few more fascinating facts about Saturn you may not …
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and it’s one of the largest planets in our solar system. When you consider that Jupiter has a mass two and a half times that of all the other planets combined, then you gain some profound perspective on how big it really is. And this is only …