What if the Earth was tidally locked to the Sun?
We only see one side of the moon, because it is tidally locked to the planet Earth (tidal locking the situation when an object’s...
11 facts about coast redwoods, the tallest trees in the world
Sturdy, stalwart, and superlatively statuesque, California's coast redwoods stand out as some of the most impressive organisms on the planet.
Before the 1850s, coast redwoods...
Tornado Facts
Perhaps it’s the spinning motion of tornadoes that captures our attention. The fact that they spin is the most basic of tornado facts. Tornadoes...
Eiffel Tower Facts
Eiffel tower facts tell us about this iconic symbol of Paris, France and the world. While the tower is located in Paris, people all...
If UFOs are recorded
If UFOs are recorded in the airspace of a particular country, but they do not cross external borders, then it is logical to assume...
Top 10 Stars That’ll Blow Your Mind
No one can help but look at all the stars which adorn our skies and wonder, “what’s out there?” It’s natural to dream about...
8 Examples of Evolution in Action
Evolution is one of the greatest scientific discoveries of all time. Armed with the knowledge of the interconnectedness of all life on earth, biologists...
The secret of the soul
Representatives of different cultures have different opinions about how many days after death the soul still remains in some proximity to the dead body....
Penguin Facts
Penguin facts tell an interesting story about a bird that once flew, and then evolved to become a better swimmer, but lost its ability...
The Curse of old Wembley
It is not easy to find a fan that under no circumstances would have heard of the central sports arena of conservative England.
The real...
17 interesting facts about Tobolsk
Russian city of Tobolsk, located in the Northern part of Siberia, in the Tyumen region has a rich history full of interesting facts. It...
Are we alone in the universe
We are not alone in the universe. A couple of years ago, such an opinion would have seemed far-fetched; today, most scientists perceive the...
Who won the Battle of Borodino?
Why did the French fail in the Patriotic War of 1812? Yeah, you remembered about the "cudgel of the people's war" and the strategic...
Top 10 Animals You Can Find In Unexpected Places
Everyone knows that lions can be found in Africa, buffalo in North America, kangaroos in Australia, and so on. They are native to these...
Earth Recently Devoured One of its Own Mini
We learned in the Austin Powers movies of the benefits of having a Mini-Me. While the Moon may have once been a part of...
MORE INFORMATION AND FACTS ABOUT VENUS
By the time of the ancient Romans it was understood that Venus was one of four planets other than the Earth. Being the brightest...
What Is A Meteorite?
Earth is bombarded with millions of tons of space material each day. Most of the objects vaporize in our atmosphere, but some of the...
What Is A Meteor Shower?
A meteor shower occurs when a number of meteors flash seem to radiate (or shoot out from) the same point in the sky. They...
We are not local ourselves...
Ollantaytambo
At the northern end of the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo is rare if not unique in Peru. Ollantaytambo is a massive citadel located 50 kilometers...
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“Confessions of the Son of the Century” by Musset
Musset began his novel in the summer of 1835, hastily dealing with other literary orders, and in February 1836 the novel was already published....
