Facts & Trivia

The only remaining descendants of the dinosaurs, birds are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. As per estimates, there are currently around ten thousand species of birds. The evolution of birds has given them some very unique characteristics, which enables them to fly almost effortlessly. These include a lightweight, yet strong skeleton, four chambered heart, and feathered wings. To …

Did you know that some forms of microorganisms can survive for millions of years? And what if we say that there are creatures that are immortal? Even if it may sound unbelievable, these are facts that have been scientifically proven. Nature is simply fascinating and there’s so much more that we still need to learn about it. For better understanding, …

Flowers are an inseparable part of our culture and tradition, as they are widely used during weddings, birthdays, anniversary celebrations, funerals, and various other occasions. Commonly used flowers are easily available in our homes, local garden and we can also buy them from the florist. As such, we usually don’t care much about the price of flowers. However, did you …

While planes are currently the fastest mode of travel available, the allure of trains is simply unparalleled. Trains may take longer to reach a given destination as compared to planes, but they are far more comfortable. Moreover, the magnificent views that you get to see from a train is simply priceless. It’s also good to know that trains are getting …

The southernmost continent on planet Earth, Antarctica is the only place that does not have a native human population. The reasons are obvious, as Antarctica is quite far from other continents and has largely inhospitable climate. Most of Antarctica is covered with around 1.9 km layer of ice and surface temperatures can reach more than 80° Celsius. Another interesting fact …

Sons and daughters of the richest people would easily qualify as the richest kids in the world owing to their right to inheritance. However, there are many kids who have earned their fortunes through their own unique ideas and hard work. These kids attend school like all other kids, but outside of it, they are working to make a difference …

A poison is a chemical substance that can cause injury, organ failure and death. Poisons work at the molecular level to disrupt internal systems of the body. It is interesting to note that nature has been producing its poisons long before mankind even set foot on the planet. While manmade poisons such as nerve agents are the deadliest, poisons created …

Guns have a long history, dating back to several centuries. The making of guns and cannons was subsequent to the invention of explosive black powder (aka gun powder) in China in 9th century. These firearms changed the rules of the game and provided an upper hand to nations and armies that had it. Guns played a key role in building …

How we perceive certain smells is no doubt a subjective matter. For example, some people may like the smell of garlic in their food whereas others may be repulsed by it. Conditioning also comes into play, for example, sanitation workers have lesser inclination to be repulsed by bad smelling garbage. Evolutionary factors may also be involved, for example, lab grown …

A chemical compound comprising ammonium and nitrate ions, ammonium nitrate is widely used across the globe as a high-nitrogen fertilizer. Another common use of ammonium nitrate is in developing explosive mixtures, which is used for quarrying, mining and civil construction purposes. While its role as a potent fertilizer is unquestionable, it has nonetheless emerged as a controversial chemical compound over …