Keeping 6 quarts of blood flowing through the entire body is hard work. It’s all done at the center of the chest by the heart. This amazing organ is one of the first to develop in babies and …[Continue]
10 Exciting Facts about Project Mercury
Project Mercury was the first American space program put in place by NASA to have a man orbit into space. In total there were 7 orbits into space during the course of this program. Here are some exciting facts you …[Continue]
10 Interesting Facts About the Immune System
To keep itself healthy the body is designed to build immunity. The definition of immunity is to be protected against something. This system of the body involves different organs and also partners with the blood system. It is in charge …[Continue]
10 Facts About Albert Einstein
Theoretical physicist and humanitarian, Albert Einstein was born in Germany on March 14, 1879. He died of heart failure in Princeton, New Jersey on April 18, 1955. Although he spoke of himself as a “mathematical ignoramus,” he is known as …[Continue]
10 Fun Facts about Alligators
Alligators are amazing creatures. They have been on Earth for millions of years. Some even walked with the dinosaurs! Here, we go over everything you need to know about alligators. 1. What is an Alligator? An alligator is a large …[Continue]
10 Facts About the Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), is one of the fish eagles and is a national symbol of the United States. Once listed as a threatened species on the verge of extinction, the bald eagle has made a comeback and is …[Continue]
10 Facts About Zebras
Three species of zebra make their home in Africa, Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi), mountain zebra (Equus zebra) and the plains zebra (Equus burchelli). All three species of zebra feature stripes but differ in other physical characteristics and behaviors. 1. Classification …[Continue]
10 Facts About Sea Otters
1) Two separate populations of sea otters live in North America: Alaska sea otters and California sea otters. 2) Sea otters are the world’s smallest marine mammals. In California, female sea otters weigh about 50 pounds and males can reach …[Continue]
