Genetic studies show that humans and chimpanzees diverged about 6-7 million years ago.

Sea turtles lay up to 100 eggs at a time, counted in long-term observations.

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...

The Earth’s core reaches a temperature of 6,000°C, comparable to the Sun’s surface, due to radioactive decay.

European eels can migrate 6,000 km to the Sargasso Sea for breeding, proven by tagging studies.

Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii releases sulfur gases affecting global climate, measured by NASA.

Climate data shows that Earth’s average temperature has risen by 1.1°C since pre-industrial times.

In Indonesia, Komodo dragons on an island hunt prey as large as buffalo. These lizards weigh up to 90 kg and can smell blood from 5 km away! Their bite is venomous, and they patiently wait for thei...

Stone ‘spheres’ in Costa Rica, crafted by an ancient civilization, weigh up to 16 tons. Their purpose remains a mystery to scientists.

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...

Studies show that coral reefs lose 14% of their area annually due to rising ocean temperatures.

In South Africa, ‘sand flowers’ bloom after rain. These plants survive in the desert by storing water.

In Australia, a ‘ghost tree’ with white bark glows in the dark. It’s found only in Queensland’s tropical rainforests.

A rare blue lobster, caught off Maine, stuns with its one-in-two-million odds. Its vivid hue stems from a genetic mutation altering shell pigments.

The largest iceberg in the world, A-76, broke off from Antarctica in 2021. Its area is 4,320 km², larger than some islands! It’s slowly drifting in the ocean, and scientists are tracking it to u...

Lake Uyuni in Bolivia reflects everything like a mirror! It’s due to a thin layer of water on its salty surface, creating perfect reflections of the sky and mountains.

Ancient flint tools in Africa, dated to 2.6 million years ago, indicate early human tool use.

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

Mount Everest grows by 4 mm each year due to the tectonic movement of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

A rare ‘crystal dolphin’ in the Caribbean Sea shines in the sun. Its skin shimmers like glass.