Environment
Why is the Sea Salty?
The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.
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Environment
20 Facts About Larkspurs & Water Lilies, July’s Birth Flowers
Larkspur petals are said to resemble the claws of a meadowlark or the spurs on a knight's boots, which inspires their unique name.
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Environment
21 Sizzling Facts About Summer That Kids Will Love
The phrase "the dog days of summer" refers to the hottest days of summer, and has been around since the Roman Empire.
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Food & Drink
15 Appetizing Facts About Avocados
Avocados are toxic to some animals, such as cattle and goats, because they contain a natural fungicide called persin.
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Environment
20 Facts About Roses & Honeysuckle, June’s Birth Flowers
Roses are one of the most famous Valentine’s Day gifts. An estimated third of flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are roses.
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Holidays & Events
National Sunscreen Day | May 27
Using sunscreen every day helps to prevent skin aging. Those who use SPF15+ daily experience 24% less aging than those who don’t.
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Environment
33 Fun & Interesting Facts About Algae For Kids
Did you know that based on fossil records, oxygen-producing green algae is at least 1 billion years old?
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Animals
25 Fun Goat Facts That Are Worth Screaming About
Did you know that both male and female goats have horns? They use them both for defense and to regulate their temperature!
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Animals
31 Fun Facts About Cows For Kids
According to language specialists, cows have easily distinguishable accents, depending on the herd to which they belong.
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Environment
15 Vivid Facts About Emerald, May’s Birthstone
Emeralds almost always have some sort of impurity. However, unlike other gemstones, this rarely affects their sale price.
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Environment
20 Facts About Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn, May’s Birth Flowers
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, carried lily of the valley as part of her bridal bouquet at her wedding in 2011.
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Environment
Is Recycling a Scam?
The earliest evidence of recycling comes from the 11th century in Japan, where paper shops often sold recycled paper.
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