25 Mind Boggling Facts About Our World
AdultsScienceWorldFactsDid you know that in all of history men have only mined two Olympic sized swimming pools worth of gold? Or that frogs use their eyeballs to swallow? If you did...congratulations, you're pretty smart. If not, read on because these 25 mind boggling facts about our world will probably change the way you see some things.
Explore the Galapagos' biodiversity with Street View
AdultsTravelWorldNature...This week marks the 178th anniversary of Darwin's first exploration of the Galapagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is one of the most biodiverse and unique places on the planet, with species that have remarkably adapted to their environment. Through observing the animals, Darwin made key insights that informed his theory of evolution. Here's a short documentary that captures the 10-day expedition: More info
Giant Ant Hill Excavated
AdultsAnimalsEnvironmentNature...A giant ant colony is pumped full of concrete, then excavated to reveal the complexity of its inner structure.
Can You Trust Your Eyes?
AdultsHumanSciencePsychologyHow do you know what you're seeing is real? These Illusions bring about the truth!
What If You Stopped Going Outside?
AdultsHealthSciencePsychologyIf you spend most of your day inside, this is for you!
How do they do artificial diamonds?
AdultsBusinessScienceTechnology...Gemesis diamonds are mostly yellow due to the Nitrogen in the atmosphere getting inside the crystal during the growing process. Apollo diamonds can be created in all colors including colorless depending on how much impurity is introduced in the growing chamber. e.g. add boron to make blue diamonds.
World's Roundest Object
AdultsPhysicsScienceProblem-SolvingThe world's roundest object helps solve the longest running problem in measurement -- how to define the kilogram.
Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind
AdultsInternet CultureScienceFun...Time for some interesting facts to make your head explode! Now you can sound even smarter around your friends with these simple but super fun facts about life!