Ancient Romans used lead in their water pipes, impacting public health, as revealed by archaeological studies.

In Brazil, the Juruena River flows underground through caves, creating a ‘ghost river.’ Locals call it sacred due to its mystical sound.

Lights over the sea off Norway’s coast predict storms! Meteorologists explain this as atmospheric electrical discharges before a storm.

Japan invented a maglev train that reaches 603 km/h—the fastest train in the world! It floats above the tracks using magnets. Passengers say riding it feels like flying at low altitude.

In 2015, a meteorite older than the Solar System was found in Antarctica. At 4.6 billion years old, it contains dust from another star. Scientists say it’s like a letter from space about the univ...

Lake Baikal holds 20% of the planet’s freshwater, making it the deepest and oldest freshwater lake.

Red rain sometimes falls in India’s Kerala state! Scientists found these algae are lifted by winds from nearby water bodies.

Geological studies show that the Himalayas formed due to plate collisions 50 million years ago.

In Africa, Lake Nyasa is so deep that fish living in it never see light. These species evolved in total darkness at depths over 700 meters. Scientists are still discovering new species in the lake!...

Sea birds like albatrosses can sleep while flying, confirmed by neurophysiological studies.

The mysterious ‘singing’ of sands in the Gobi Desert sounds like a low hum. It’s caused by sand grains moving and creating resonance.

The world’s largest flower, rafflesia, smells like rotting meat. Found in Indonesia’s jungles, it weighs up to 10 kg, and its stench attracts flies for pollination. Locals call it the “corpse...

Sea lions can distinguish musical rhythms, proven by cognitive experiments.

In Australia, Lake Hillier has bright pink water. The color comes from algae that produce a pigment, and it doesn’t fade even in a bottle! Scientists are still studying why the lake is so unique,...

In the 1930s, Australia built a 5,600 km fence to stop rabbits. Called the “Rabbit-Proof Fence,” it was meant to protect crops from rabbit invasions, but they still got around it! The fence sti...

A small ‘sand hawk’ in the Arabian Desert dives into the sand. Its wings help it glide beneath the dunes.

Mysterious ‘black stars’ in the sea off Australia are sea urchins. They gather in groups, creating dark patches.

A rare mushroom in Oregon forests glows green in the dark, attracting insects. It’s called ‘foxfire’ due to its eerie light.

The Milky Way galaxy contains 100-400 billion stars, as determined by astronomical surveys.

The largest Ferris wheel in the world, Ain Dubai, is in Dubai and stands 250 meters tall. One ride lasts 38 minutes, and from the top, you can see the entire city and sea! It’s twice as tall as t...