The land down under is known for many things – beautiful coastlines, surfing paradise, and punchy kangaroos to name just a few – but what the mainland is not known for are active volcanoes, which ...

While the ear includes both an inner and outer area, the external portion actually goes by another name. Known as the pinna (and also auricle), this part of the body acts as an acoustic antenna and is...

Science Fun Facts for the week of August 30-September 5: Did you know?  While there is only one global ocean, the vast body of water that covers 71 percent of Earth is geographically divided into dis...

The tree frog Isthmohyla rivularis is among the rarest animals in the world, spotted just once in the last 25 years and officially categorized as “critically endangered.” But it seems this tiny am...

Allergies affect millions of people around the world, but do you know what causes them? Read these facts to learn about their causes and symptoms. Allergy attacks have increased in the United States d...

Don’t think worms are exciting? Take a look at these facts about earthworms and all that they do for us! There are 4,400 different species of worms – and 2,700 different kinds of earthworms to be ...

Jellyfish usually bring up painful memories, and for good reason! Jellyfish sting about 150 million people around the world each year. Their tentacles can sting even after a jellyfish has died. One sp...

Starfish, also commonly known as sea stars, are among the most visibly recognized sea creatures, but did you know that a starfish is not actually a fish? Here are more interesting facts about starfis...

Poinsettia, holly, mistletoe–there are a lot of plants associated with the holiday season! Here is a special botanical holiday edition of fun facts. Did you know: The poinsettia plant was originally...

Have you ever wondered about butterfly taste buds? Butterflies don’t really have mouths, much less taste buds, to help them decide if food tastes good or bad. Instead, they use their feet! To eat, a...