When humans need to go back and forth from their homes to other places, they usually rely on street names, landmarks, or GPS instructions on their phones to get them where they need to go. It seems like an easy way to navigate and get around safely, but how do animals do so without technology … Read more
People look at their dogs and might see nothing more than pets. However, they are companions who keep our homes safe and provide us with companionship during those quiet moments. Yet still, these furry friends are even more than that! It would surprise some people to discover that their dogs are actually more intelligent than … Read more
Chewing gum: you simply cannot go anywhere these days without finding someone chomping down on a piece. Whether it is to freshen up your breath after a meal or to get rid of hunger pains, chewing gum has been used for a myriad of reasons since it was invented. Not surprisingly, 6,000 years ago, chewing … Read more
When you think about dangerous animals, everyone thinks of two different types. Often, we think about those bigger than we are or those that just happen to be of the bigger variety like bears. Meanwhile, the rest of us think about the most venomous animals on the planet. Most of those can kill us much … Read more
You have a favorite historical figure, such as St. Nicholas or King Tutankhamun, that you want to know what they looked like. It’s easy to go back and look at portraits of historical figures from the last couple of centuries, but taking a look further back than that is a little more challenging. Thankfully, we … Read more
Discovering several thousand planets beyond the solar system or exoplanets is a eureka moment for humans. In just twenty years of exploration, space-based and ground observations have turned up above 4,100 confirmed exoplanets in only some parts of the galaxy we searched until now. If you add unconfirmed planetary candidates, this number jumps to cross … Read more
Jane Goodall is one of the most well-known primatologists in the world. Her research and work with animals, especially chimpanzees, is something that no one has even come close to meeting. Not only is Goodall known for her love of animals but also her heart of gold. Even though people don’t hear as much as … Read more
When you go outside and peer up at the clear night sky, you may see a spark of light suddenly flash out of nowhere. Many people would call this phenomenon a shooting star. But is this a star falling from the sky? Scientifically speaking, a meteor is a small rocky or metallic body found in … Read more
Monarch butterflies are some of the most beautiful creatures. Like most people, you have watched them as they flew by or sat near you so you could get a look at their pattern. You might have chased them as a child in hopes of catching one. If you are fond of butterflies, think they are … Read more
China has been part of the very fabric of what makes this world work for hundreds of years. They were a major partner to several countries throughout history, yet they owned major sections of the known world as they did so. It did not matter what Dynasty was in charge, the innovation of the Chinese … Read more