7 Surprising Facts About Nature, Places, and Inventions

Where Does It Rain the Most?
Rainforests are green, leafy forests that get lots of rain up to 10 meters every year! Tropical rainforests grow near the equator, while cooler ones, called temperate rainforests, grow in places like North America. Sadly, many of these forests have been cut down over time.

Some Animals Can Live on Land and in Water
While most animals stick to one home like water, trees, or land, amphibians can live in both! Frogs, salamanders, and similar creatures are part of this amazing group.

What Do Watches, Chocolate, and Mountains Have in Common?
Switzerland! This country is famous for making high-quality watches, delicious chocolate, and having some of the tallest and most beautiful mountains in the world.

Do Bees Always Die After Stinging?
Not always. Bees can sting animals with thick skin and safely pull their stinger back out. But when a bee stings soft human skin, it sometimes gets stuck and if the bee can’t remove it, the bee sadly dies.

Where Is the Oldest Road in the World?
In Egypt! The road that leads from southern Cairo to the pyramids in Giza is the oldest paved road still known today. It dates all the way back to ancient Egyptian times.

What’s Bigger Than All the Continents Combined?
The Pacific Ocean! It’s so big that it covers one-third of the Earth’s surface, larger than all the continents put together.

What Is a “Clean Room” Really?
It’s not just a tidy space! In science and industry, a “clean room” is a special room where the air is filtered to keep out every little speck of dust. It’s used for making computer chips, medicine, and other sensitive products. Workers wear full suits to keep things perfectly clean.