Did You Know

Aphantasia describes a neurological condition in which a person cannot visualize images in their mind.

January 31, 2020 13:18

In 1968, the Summer Olympics were held in Mexico city, making it the first olympics to be held in Latin America.

January 30, 2020 01:55

Take a few minutes to understand the do's and don'ts of the culture and traditions of the inviting country and enjoy the connections made easier!

January 27, 2020 11:15

These impressive mammals hunt in the ocean, and they can spend up to two hours underwater, without resurfacing!

January 25, 2020 11:23

The torch Lady Liberty holds in her hand is one of the most recognizable elements making up the whole, and it represents enlightenment.

January 25, 2020 07:25

Lance Armstrong is a former professional racing cyclist from Texas, US.

January 24, 2020 22:30

What seems to look like fainting, is actually stiffening of the goat’s muscles.

January 21, 2020 12:59

The precautionary principle provides guidelines on the course of action in matters that have uncertainties involved.

January 21, 2020 00:26

Alhamdulillah is an Arabic word meaning "praise be to God."

January 17, 2020 12:10

Some cells and organisms possess biological immortality: they are not susceptible to apoptosis, intracellular mechanisms that cause cell death.

January 15, 2020 12:29

It is considered one of the largest, fastest, and most intelligent invertebrates.

January 15, 2020 06:17

Where there is adrenaline, there is also danger.

January 14, 2020 07:45

These quiet marsupials are harmless to humans, can be very interesting, and are easily sent on their way. 

January 13, 2020 09:49

A black hole is a space object that has such powerful gravity that not even light can escape it.

January 8, 2020 16:25

Oviparous sharks lay eggs but Viviparous sharks give birth.

January 7, 2020 17:42

Entomology is the study of insects.

August 6, 2019 11:20

The study of the moon's physical and surface features is called selenography.

August 6, 2019 11:17

The Diplodocus was a dinosaur that lived between 154 and 152 million years ago.

July 26, 2019 10:35

Every part of the manchineel tree is toxic in nature, and exposure to these toxins can cause blisters on skin, permanent blindness, or even death.

June 19, 2019 14:56

On December 28, 1973, the three-man crew of Skylab 4 held a day-long mutiny, which is the only strike to have occurred in space.

June 19, 2019 12:22