Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge between a cloud and the ground, or between two different clouds in the sky. It is one of the most fascinating phenomena in nature so it isn’t surprising there are many amazing facts about lightning to discover. 1. Lightning can create a special type of rock These rocks are …
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 …
Giraffes are one of the most fascinating animals on our planet, their long necks certainly set them apart from most. But how many neck bones does a giraffe have? With their necks being as long as they are you may expect the number is pretty high compared to other animals. But is this the case? …
The largest land mammal also has a large appetite. You do need a lot of food to keep a body of such size moving. But what do elephants eat? What are the main foods that they will consume and how does the diet of the African elephant differ from that of an Asian elephant? General …
It is not uncommon to spot a fox on a tree that has fallen down or even on a tree branch. They are after all excellent jumpers. But can foxes climb trees? Are they able to climb up the trunk instead of just jumping from one part of the tree to another? The answer to …
One of the cutest animals out there, hedgehogs are popular all over the world, although they can only be found in some areas natively. Their unique look made them part of many folklore and their friendly nature made them popular pets in some areas of the world. It’s not only their spikes that make them …
Have you ever imagined traveling to other planets in our Solar System? Standing on their surface… Lets’s take a look at the first planet in our Solar System. What is the surface like on Mercury? Can it be compared to something else? Would you be able to freely stand on it? What is the Surface …
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 …