The uses for drone facts have increased ten-fold over the last decade but how much do you really know about them? Read one for some interesting facts. 39 Amazing Facts About Drones 1. A 9000 member indigenous tribe in Guyana is fighting illegal logging of their land by filming the activity with a drone they built …
Posts from: February 2017
You’ve probably heard the word D-Day being used with reference to a past war or major battle. We even use it colloquially today when we know it’s the final day to take action. For example, if you have a major deadline at work, you may say to your team, “today is D-Day,” but do you …
The consequences of the Civil War can still be felt today, although it was fought 150 years ago. One of the most interesting facts about the Civil War is that this was the first war to be extensively documented with photographs. Perhaps it’s the photographs of the soldiers that draw us in and make us …
Hailed as a “great navigator and explorer” by former U.S. president Richard Nixon, it turns out that not much is known about the life and travels of Christopher Columbus. That said, there are many interesting facts about Christopher Columbus that plenty of people are keen to find out. Although the demand for hardcore historical information …
There’s just something about these long-necked animals that capture our imagination. When kids learn about nature, one of their favorite subjects is giraffes. These unusual-looking creatures have long necks and eat from the tops of trees. The beautiful fur of the giraffe is also something that draws us to this animal. Although giraffes are known …
At 100 miles per hour in a dive, the bald eagle is a fearsome predator that eats mostly fish. Thanks to the banning of DDT and the protection of the bald eagle through numerous acts of Congress, we’ll have more interesting bald eagle fun facts for many years to come. The bald eagle is both …
These large white bears occupy a special place in the indigenous cultures of the Arctic regions, but polar bears also hold a special place in the hearts and minds of people all around the world. One of the surprising facts about the polar bear is that it is related to the brown bear. However, polar …
While there are only 8 species of bear in the world, there are a surprising variety of bears living in different habitats. There are no bears in Australia or Africa. However, bears can be found in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Some bear species are threatened by the loss of habitat. The panda …
Tornado facts capture our attention as they teach us about the raw power of nature. Interesting facts about tornado for kids are a great way to get them excited about science. Tornadoes fascinate us so much that there are even tornado chasers who track down these destructive storms to get more tornado alley facts. Tornadoes …
Penguins evolved over 60 million years ago from birds who flew through the air into birds who swam through the water. While giant penguins no longer roam the Earth, as they did up until 25 million years ago, penguins continue to hold a prime spot in our love of nature. While many penguin species are …