7 Surprising Facts About Japan, Nature, and More

A Road That Goes Right Through a Building
In Osaka, Japan, there’s a building called the Gate Tower where a highway passes through three of its floors. The road goes through the building in a way that keeps things quiet for everyone inside!

Mountain Goats Can Climb Almost Anything
Mountain goats are incredible climbers. They can scale steep mountains, trees, and even tall dams just to lick the rocks and get minerals and salts they need for their bodies.

Yes, You Can Play Music with Water Glasses
By gently rubbing a wet finger around the rim of a glass filled with water, you can make a musical note. Different amounts of water make different sounds. With several glasses, you can actually play full songs!

Elephants Really Do Have Great Memories
The saying "an elephant never forgets" is true. Elephants can remember things for many years. One elephant was even seen digging in the ground to find a water source she remembered from when she was young.

Corals Are Not Plants, They’re Animals!
Corals may look like underwater plants, but they’re actually small animals without backbones. They come in amazing shapes and colors and live deep in the sea.

Fire Isn’t Always the Same Color
Fire can glow in different colors depending on what’s burning. It might be red, yellow, or even blue, depending on the gases and materials involved.

There Are Over 100,000 Types of Mushrooms
Mushrooms may look like plants, but they belong to their own special group. Some are tiny, some are big. Some are safe to eat, and some are poisonous. Some even grow on skin in damp places!