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The Yellow River in China owes its name to the color of the sediment
Did you know that the Yellow River in China owes its name to the color of the yellow sediment it carries? The Yellow River, also known as the Huang He, gets its name from the characteristic color of its water, which is caused by...
The strongest earthquake ever occurred in 1960 in Chile
Did you know that the strongest earthquake ever was likely an earthquake in 1960 in Chile? The strongest earthquake ever recorded is the Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which occurred on May 22, 1960. This earthquake had a...
At the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for one day each year
Did you know that at the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for one day each year? There are two Polar Circles: one in the Southern Hemisphere, where it partially crosses the coastline of Antarctica, and one in the Northern...
Mount Everest grows an average of 4 mm per year.
Did you know that Mount Everest grows an average of 4 mm per year? This growth is the result of tectonic forces active in the region. Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, a mountain range on the border of China, Nepal,...
The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
Did you know that the Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary triangle in the Caribbean with many mysterious stories associated with it? The Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary triangle between Miami (Florida), the Bermuda Islands, and...
The country with the fewest inhabitants is Vatican City
Did you know that the country with the smallest population is Vatican City? Vatican City is an independent city-state, enclaved within Rome, Italy, and has 824 residents. It covers just 44 hectares (110 acres). Despite its small...
The highest wave ever recorded
Did you know that the highest wave ever recorded was 25.6 meters (84 feet)? It was a so-called "rogue wave" or "monster wave," which was measured on March 17, 2004, by the Norwegian drilling ship Draupner. This wave is known as...
The highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest
Did you know that the highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in the Himalayas? Mount Everest stands at a height of 8,850 meters and is located on the border between China and Nepal. It is part of the Himalayas, which lie at...
The Dead Sea contains no plant or animal life
Did you know that the Dead Sea contains no plant or animal life? The Dead Sea lies in the border area between Israel and Jordan. The salt content in the Dead Sea is so high that no plants or animals can live in or around the...
Country with most inhabitants is India
Did you know that the country with the most inhabitants is India? India has approximately 1.409 billion (1,410,000,000) inhabitants, which is nearly 18% of the world's population. China follows closely behind with over 1.407...
Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca.
Did you know that non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the Saudi Arabian Muslim pilgrimage city of Mecca? Mecca is a holy city for the Muslim faith, and it is not the capital of Saudi Arabia, but a very important city in the...
The Yellow River in China owes its name to the color of the sediment
Did you know that the Yellow River in China owes its name to the color of the yellow sediment it carries? The Yellow River, also known as the Huang He, gets its name from the characteristic color of its water, which is caused by...
The strongest earthquake ever occurred in 1960 in Chile
Did you know that the strongest earthquake ever was likely an earthquake in 1960 in Chile? The strongest earthquake ever recorded is the Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which occurred on May 22, 1960. This earthquake had a...
At the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for one day each year
Did you know that at the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for one day each year? There are two Polar Circles: one in the Southern Hemisphere, where it partially crosses the coastline of Antarctica, and one in the Northern...
Mount Everest grows an average of 4 mm per year.
Did you know that Mount Everest grows an average of 4 mm per year? This growth is the result of tectonic forces active in the region. Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas, a mountain range on the border of China, Nepal,...
The mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
Did you know that the Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary triangle in the Caribbean with many mysterious stories associated with it? The Bermuda Triangle is an imaginary triangle between Miami (Florida), the Bermuda Islands, and...
The country with the fewest inhabitants is Vatican City
Did you know that the country with the smallest population is Vatican City? Vatican City is an independent city-state, enclaved within Rome, Italy, and has 824 residents. It covers just 44 hectares (110 acres). Despite its small...
The highest wave ever recorded
Did you know that the highest wave ever recorded was 25.6 meters (84 feet)? It was a so-called "rogue wave" or "monster wave," which was measured on March 17, 2004, by the Norwegian drilling ship Draupner. This wave is known as...
The highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest
Did you know that the highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest in the Himalayas? Mount Everest stands at a height of 8,850 meters and is located on the border between China and Nepal. It is part of the Himalayas, which lie at...
The Dead Sea contains no plant or animal life
Did you know that the Dead Sea contains no plant or animal life? The Dead Sea lies in the border area between Israel and Jordan. The salt content in the Dead Sea is so high that no plants or animals can live in or around the...
Country with most inhabitants is India
Did you know that the country with the most inhabitants is India? India has approximately 1.409 billion (1,410,000,000) inhabitants, which is nearly 18% of the world's population. China follows closely behind with over 1.407...
Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca.
Did you know that non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the Saudi Arabian Muslim pilgrimage city of Mecca? Mecca is a holy city for the Muslim faith, and it is not the capital of Saudi Arabia, but a very important city in the...