7 Fun Facts That Might Surprise You

A Tricycle That Works Like a Taxi
In India, there’s a special way to get around called a rickshaw. It’s like a big tricycle that carries passengers and is often used just like a taxi.

Water Heaters That Run on Sunlight
A solar water heater uses only the sun’s energy to heat water. It’s simple, doesn’t need electricity, and it’s both budget-friendly and good for the planet.

How an Echo Is Made
When you shout in a tunnel, the sound bounces off the walls. If there are other walls nearby, the sound keeps bouncing back and forth. That’s what creates an echo!

A Waterfall That Looks Like Fire
Once a year, in Yosemite Park in the U.S., a special thing happens. At just the right time before sunset, the sunlight hits the waterfall just right and the water glows red, orange, and gold. It looks just like a waterfall of fire!

A Bird That Tricks Other Birds
The cuckoo bird doesn’t build its own nest. Instead, it lays its eggs in other birds’ nests and lets those birds raise its chicks.

Sharks Don’t Have Bones
Sharks are big, strong fish but they don’t have real bones! Their skeleton is made of cartilage, the same soft material in our noses and ears. Only their teeth are made of true bone.

How to Protect Your Home from Lightning
A lightning strike can damage a home, even cause a fire. But a lightning rod on the roof pulls the lightning safely into the ground. It keeps the house protected by guiding the electricity away.