Fun facts

The Mariana Trench is a huge depression on the seabed of the Pacific Ocean. It has a rounded shape and the exact depth of the Marianas Trench is still unknown. We do know that the deepest known point in the Mariana Trench is the Challenger Deep at 10,984 meters. Only 3 manned missions have reached the...

The Coriolis effect is a physical phenomenon that occurs when an object moves in a rotating reference frame. The Earth is probably the most prime example of such a rotating system. Although it may seem complicated, we can understand the Coriolis effect in a simple way. Imagine that you are on a merry-go-round...

We may only think of humans and animals as having organs, but plants also need organs to carry out their various functions. For example, we know our skin has an epidermis, but you may not know that plants have the same organ. If we look closely at this epidermis, we may be able to see tiny pores. These...

Turtles are long-lived reptiles that are characterized by the presence of a strong shell. This carapace covers their body, allowing them to protect their organs from predators. The diet of turtles varies according to species, of which there are over three hundred. Some live on land, freshwater or even...

Alligators and crocodiles are easily confused because they belong to the same phylogenetic order. Also, both are large reptiles with tough skin, long tails, stubby legs, elongated snouts, and large teeth. Both have been around for a very long time, 83 million years, and have changed little since then. However,...