There have been many inventions that have helped mankind such as the wheel, paper, and the airplane. And then, there’s candy. Candy may not be as important as wheel or paper. But, there is something about candy that makes a lot of people happy. Candy had to be invented and hasn’t always been around. If we look at drawings from the …
Here is some good news for those wilting in the sweltering summer heat — July is National Ice Cream Month! The “cool” holiday can be credited to Proclamation 5219, signed by former US President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1984. The decree urges citizens to observe the entire month, or at the very least the third Sunday of July — designated National Ice …
It’s hard to imagine that a few inches of plastic can protect your head from life-threatening physical trauma, right? But somehow, bicycle helmets (and all helmets for that matter) are able to do this time and again. How are bicycle helmets made and how do they provide such incredible protection? Let’s look into it. The …
A group of wandering wild elephants, nicknamed “The Northbound Wild Elephant Eating and Walking Tour,” have become an overnight Internet sensation in China and globally. The pack first captured the attention of the locals in March 2020, after they suddenly left their home in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve. While the original group comprised 16 …
Bhavani Devi has done India pround by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics. Ranked 45th in the world, Bhavani Devi will compete in the sabre category of fencing. Fencing is a sport that is neither popular nor well established in India, and that has made it more difficult for Bhavani to reach …
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De Beers Group, a pioneer in the Diamond industry has been harvesting stones from under the Atlantic Ocean. De Beers spent decades building a global empire (some would call it a “cartel”) around diamond mines in countries like South Africa. So why did they purchase more than 3,000 square miles, or 7,770 square kilometers, of …
This year’s US Independence Day celebrations promise to be extra special due to the arrival of a second, smaller Statue of Liberty from France. The bronze replica, nicknamed “Little Sister, is expected to reach New York City in time for the Fourth of July festivities. The statue will be displayed on Ellis Island – across …
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The coelacanth — a wondrous fish that was thought to have gone extinct along with the dinosaurs 66 million years ago before unexpectedly being found alive and well in 1938 off South Africa’s east coast — is offering up even more surprises. Scientists said a new study of these large and nocturnal deep-sea denizens shows …
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It is International Yoga Day 2021 and Yoga not only includes just asanas but also different Pranayamas (breathing techniques) and meditation that teaches kids patience and helps them overcome mental stress. Here are some Yoga Asanas and Pranayamas that help better physical and mental health in children. In such a young age kids have good …
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On the third Sunday of every June in the United States, sons and daughters across the country honor their fathers with cards, gifts and a little encouragement to kick back. You might buy dad a tie without thinking twice, but have you ever stopped to wonder how this celebration got started? The first recorded observance …
What happens when Oil and Water mix? Have you tried to wash oily hands in just water and discovered that your hands stayed oily? Or think of crude oil that spills from a tanker in the ocean and floats on top of the water. There are two main reasons why don’t oil and water mix …
The Universe is big, but how big is it? All the planets, galaxies, stars including you on our very own home planet Earth, make up the Universe as we know it. But exactly how big is this Universe? To understand the cosmology of this majestic Universe, we can always rely on Comparison! Suppose you are …
Some household items are constant reminders telling us that nothing lasts forever. Items like dulled razor blades. Ink cartridges that end up costing more than the printer itself. And even items such as pens. That notion may have to be revised because of an Italian design firm. The firm is Pininfarina. They are the creators …
Father’s Day, which will be celebrated on June 20, 2021, promises to be extra special this year. The Earth will join in the festivities with the June solstice, kicking off the Northern Hemisphere’s first day of summer. Conversely, Southern Hemisphere residents will celebrate the astronomical start of winter, or winter solstice, with the shortest day …
Juneteenth — a combination of the words June and nineteenth — is one of the oldest known holidays commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that the nation’s last enslaved people — a group in Texas — learned that slavery had been outlawed and that they were …
The icy waters surrounding Antarctica have long been called the Southern Ocean by scientists, the media, and even the US Board on Geographical Names. However, it never received the official recognition it deserved – until now. On June 8, 2021, the National Geographic Society, which has been making maps since 1915, announced that from now …
When you hear the word desert, you probably envision an expanse of sand and blistering high temperatures. But not all deserts have sand and they’re certainly not all hot. By definition, a desert is an ecosystem of any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation. That means deserts can exist in various …
Turkey’s Sea life is being threatened by a layer of slimy brown foam on the ocean’s surface. The foam, which many people are calling “sea snot”, is natural, but it’s triggered by pollution and global warming. The actual name for the foam is mucilage. Scientists first noticed and described mucilage in 2007, when it was …
You might not be a gearhead or any kind of “car person” at all, but it’s probably crossed your mind at some point: What’s the most expensive car in the world? It’s something you may have wondered as you were researching buying a car for yourself. It’s easy to bump up against the limit of …
MGM Studios is well known to movie fans and what strikes more is the roaring Lion logo. It is also home to James Bond, The Wizard of Oz, Pink Panther, and many other world-renowned shows. On May 26, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (or MGM) — one of the oldest movie studios, was acquired by Amazon for $8.45 billion! Let’s take …
Introduction Through hand movements rather than speech, people using sign language can communicate their thoughts and feelings. Around the world there are more than 100 sign languages, which are mainly used by deaf people. Most deaf people in North America use American Sign Language (ASL). What is Sign Language? People using sign language make shapes, called …
What are Antibiotics? Antibiotics are special medicines that are given to fight certain diseases caused by bacteria and parasites. In other words, antibiotics are actually chemical substances that have the ability to kill micro-organisms that are harmful to human beings. Kinds of Antibiotics Antibiotics are available in the form of liquids, tablets or capsules. They …
So many of us have grown up with the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The first words of this book are very often our first memories – “In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf …”. A daily bedtime ritual in many homes, the book delights children as the ravenous caterpillar chomps …
Since being introduced to chess at the tender age of six, Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi has had one goal. He wants to become the world’s youngest-ever Grandmaster — the highest title a chess player can achieve. The record is currently held by Russian chess player Sergey Alexandrovich Karjakin, who qualified for the title in 2002 at the age of 12 years and …
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In the early hours of June 5, 2021, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed some unusual visitors: 128 baby bobtail squids and 5,000 tardigrades. The micro-animals were part of SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission that delivered over 7,300 pounds of equipment and supplies — including treats like fresh apples and oranges — to the station. NASA researchers …
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The Eiffel Tower which stands grand is one of the world’s most famous selfie backdrops, but it’s also home to a little-known apartment with an intriguing history steeped in science and secrecy. The Eiffel Tower was unveiled in Paris as the pièce de résistance of the 1889 World’s Fair. It was engineered as a testament to France’s …
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Over 70 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by water. And from time to time, the works of human hands are claimed or reclaimed by its lakes, seas and oceans. There’s more than one way to put manmade settlements underwater. Sometimes, they’re submerged intentionally, the casualties of engineering projects. In other cases, natural forces (like earthquakes) conspire to …
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Building a whole new city must be no joke, but that’s precisely what Pharaoh Akhenaten did after abandoning the city of Thebes (modern Luxor), which his father built. You might know the ancient Egyptian ruler as Queen Nefertiti’s husband or as Tutankamun’s dad, but Akhenaten did more than just abandon one city for another. He …
Doughnuts are funny. If you don’t believe it, think of saying the word in a Homer Simpson voice: “DOUGH-NUTS!” Executive producer of “The Simpsons” Al Jean once said, “Just look at the words: ‘dough’ and ‘nuts.’ They’re both hilarious!” But though there is some humor in doughnuts, there’s also a serious side too. (By the …
On the heels of the spectacular May 26, 2021, total lunar eclipse comes another celestial spectacle. On June 10, 2021, some lucky stargazers will witness this year’s first of two solar eclipses. Since it is an annular, not a total, eclipse, the Sun’s edges will be visible around the Moon, transforming the star into a …
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