Hey there, Bright Sider! Did you know it’s impossible to hum with your nose pinched shut? Try it! While you’re at it, let’s dive into some more fascinating facts!
Sea otters have a clever trick when they’re in danger: they show their babies to predators to make them feel sorry for them. Isn’t that sweet? And did you know that squirrels help plant millions of trees each year because they forget where they bury their acorns?
A Googol is a huge number with 100 zeros! Try writing that down. Also, if you spell out numbers in English, you’ll have to count up to 1,000 before you find the letter “a.” Give it a try!
Did you know the first microwave was invented in 1945 by Percy Spencer? He only got $2 for his discovery, which is like $30 today. And a giraffe’s neck can be 6 feet long but has the same number of bones as a human neck!
Rainbows at night are called moonbows. They’re mostly white and very rare. Also, the skin of a polar bear is black, but its fur is clear, making it look white!
Walking on planets like Saturn or Jupiter is impossible because they don’t have solid surfaces. And did you know the sun is halfway through its life? In about 4.5 billion years, it’ll become a white dwarf!
Fortune cookies were invented in the US, not China! And the University of Oxford is older than the Aztec Empire. Oxford started in 1096, while the Aztec Empire began in 1428.
The hashtag symbol is actually called an “octothorpe.” And thanks to 3D printing, NASA can send tools to astronauts in space. How cool is that?
Did you know we share 60% of our DNA with bananas? And the typewriter keys were originally in alphabetical order until they got jammed, leading to the QWERTY layout we use today.
There are so many amazing things to learn about our world. If you enjoyed these facts, share them with a friend and keep exploring the Bright Side of life!
Animal Observation Adventure: Next time you visit a park or your backyard, try to observe squirrels or birds. Watch how they interact with their environment. Can you spot a squirrel burying an acorn? Think about how their actions might help the environment. Draw a picture of what you see and write a sentence about how animals can help nature.
Number Fun Challenge: Let’s explore big numbers! Try writing the number “Googol” with 100 zeros. How long does it take you? Now, try counting and writing numbers until you reach 1,000. Can you find the first number that has the letter “a” in it? Share your findings with a friend or family member.
Science Experiment at Home: Discover the magic of rainbows! On a sunny day, use a hose or a spray bottle to create a mist in your backyard. Can you see a rainbow? Try this experiment at different times of the day. What do you notice about the colors and the shape of the rainbow? Write down your observations and share them with your class.
