The Difference Between N95s, Surgical Masks and Cloth Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends all citizens use a mask as a protective measure, but with so many options available it can be confusing to
Private Tutoring Takes Up Speed As School Uncertainties Increase
Schools may start, they may not – the persistent confusion and fear about their children’s education are driving parents crazy. Perhaps that is why most of them are now turning
Know more about the Moonquake
A moonquake is the lunar equivalent of an earthquake also called as quake on the moon. They were first discovered by the Apollo astronauts. Though moonquakes may last for an
Why do we Sneeze?
We sneeze when our nose is irritated, and then a split-second autopilot reflex kicks in causing us to…achoo! A body gets ride of schnoz invaders this way and the result
Hippo Fun Facts
Did you know that Hippo is the third largest mammal on land after the White Rhino and the Elephant. Hippos are found in the central and southern parts of Africa.
Who invented the Homework?
Homework was invented by Roberto Nevilis in 1095 in the city of Venice. All the credit mostly goes to Roberto Nevilis for being one of the first to give homework.
Why are Sweets so Yummy?
Sugar is the main ingredient of most sweet tasting food. The surface of the tongue has special sensors called “taste buds” that detect sugar and other things in foods. When
Why do Witches fly on brooms?
Witches are always closely related with brooms. The image of a witch flying around on her broomstick is very iconic of Halloween, but where did this legend originate? One proposed
What is a Tan?
Have you ever got Sun tanned? Well a Tan is only a temporary discoloration of the skin. The brown colour in your skin is caused by the presence of a
How do Colors get their names?
Have you ever wondered where the names of the colors come from? The Universal colors are of course black, white, red, green, yellow, and blue. Live Science points out that
Eye Challenge
Your eye gives the brain a slightly different picture of what the person is looking at because they see it from slightly different positions, a few inches apart. The brain
What is Braille?
Braille is the language of the blind and allows them to read and write. It is named after its French inventor, Louis Braille who invented this system in 1829. By
Sound Absorbing Trees!
Trees add glory to our beautiful nature. They come in various shapes and sizes, providing shade, oxygen, flowers, and fruits. But, the amazing fact is that trees can absorb sound.
The Sticky Stickers
Stickers can be sticky only if they contain a substance called an adhesive—a kind of glue or paste that makes them stick to a surface. Adhesives can be made from
Why do we feel pain?
Our bodies have tons of nerves that help us move, think, and feel in all kinds of ways. When nerve endings in your body detect possible damage somewhere, they send
Why does my Eye twitch?
Causes of Eye Twitching Those annoying little muscle twitches you get in your eye are a type of involuntary reaction of the body in response to fatigue or stress. Your
Why do Snakes shed their Skin?
As mammals snakes are also born tiny and then they grow or mature. As they grow the skin which covers them becomes tight and gets stretched. It reaches a point
Why do Elephant’s never forget?
How big is an elephant’s brain? Elephants are known to have a great memory and have the largest brain mass of all mammals, weighing a whopping 5 kilograms! Elephant Cognition
Isaac Newton changed the world of Science while in Quarantine
Isaac Newton was just 23 years old when the Great Plague of London hit the country. He was just a student at the Trinity College, Cambridge at that time. As
Mermaids- Facts or Myths!
Mermaids have always been a favorite legends for kids. The word mermaid comes from the words mer (sea) and maid (girl). Myth Stories about Mermaids Around 1000 BC in Assyria,
The origin of the word “OK”
What does “OK” stand for? “‘OK’ was used as an abbreviation for ‘Oll Korrect’! Abbreviations was a rage during the 1800’s and more so in the printing press. The Editor
Discovery of Fingerprints
What are fingerprints? Fingerprints are very fine lines closely placed that are either arched, whorled or in loops. All of your fingers will have a definite pattern. These are unique
Are you a leftie or righty?
Well scientists are not sure about why around 85-90% of people are right handed and the others turn out to be left handed. They have discovered that: Left handedness often
Halloween Fun Facts
Halloween is celebrated every year in such true spirits that it has become the second biggest festival after Christmas. It is the most favorite festival for kids as they are
Know your Body
The human body is a complex biological system involving cells, tissues, organs, and systems all working together to make up a human being. Here are few interesting facts you have
Checkmate! Interesting facts about chess
The word ‘Chess’ illustrates the “mental stamina, psychology, tactics, methodology etc.” Just like a popular Japanese author, Kazuo Ishiguro said “It was like when you make a move in chess
The Funny Side of Hiccups
Hiccups are loud, embarrassing, and mildly uncomfortable. We have no control over them and they can happen anytime, anywhere. But they can cause a giggle in the room! Let’s explore
Invention of the Watch
We always wear a watch on our wrist and it has become an important part of our day to day lives. But have you ever thought who invented the watch?
Nostradamus & Mysterious Prophecies
Many of you might have heard of Nostradamus. Well he was a sixteenth century seer who according to supporters has accurately predicted many significant events in the world including Hitler’s
A Visit to the Crayons Factory
Binney & Smith, the maker of Crayola products, started out in the late 1800s making the color pigment for the paint used on the common red barns in rural America.