Science & Nature

Spider silk is the toughest known biological material. It is strong enough that some spiders can catch and eat bats in their webs.

The international symbol of mental health awareness is a green ribbon, often used to show support on World Mental Health Day.

Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.

Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.

Every year, the Great British Baking Show selects its contestants from an application pool of over 12,000 people!

In Australia, kids who live in areas too rural for normal schools can learn via radio and the Internet at the "School of the Air."

Did you know that squirrels bury up to 3,000 nuts in the fall, using clever strategies to ensure they can find them during winter?

The name "Aster" is derived from the Ancient Greek word for "star," highlighting the flower's star-shaped bloom.

Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?

Saudi Arabia's average wake-up time is 8:27 a.m., making it home to some of the world's latest risers.

Did you know that the Fitzroy River turtle can breathe through its butt, allowing it to stay underwater for weeks at a time?

Poppies became an international symbol of remembrance as they grew on many WWI battlefields, notably in Flanders, France.

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