Creative Ideas, Curious Creatures and More

Did you know there’s an animal called a “flying fox”? Even though it’s not a real fox, it has a face that looks like one! It’s actually a kind of fruit bat that eats fruit instead of insects.

Did you know the ocean’s color can change? The sea usually looks blue, but in some places it can look green or gray. The water itself is clear, but its color comes from the sky above and what’s on the sea floor, like sand or algae.

Did you know an egg can teach a lesson about thinking differently? There’s a story about Columbus and an egg. When someone said anyone could have discovered America, Columbus asked them to balance an egg on its tip. After they gave up, he gently cracked the bottom and stood it up. “Once someone shows you how,” he said, “it seems easy.” Today, “Columbus’s egg” means a creative idea that seems simple once it’s done.

Did you know cherry tomatoes were created in Israel? These sweet little tomatoes were developed at the Hebrew University’s agriculture school. They’re a mix of different tomato types and became a big hit around the world.

Did you know someone flew around the world in a hot air balloon? In 1999, Bertrand Piccard from Switzerland and Brian Jones circled the Earth without stopping. Later, Steve Fossett from the U.S. did it all by himself!

Did you know there’s a lizard that can walk on water? The basilisk lizard, which lives in South America, runs across water using special skin flaps on its feet that trap air. But it has to keep running because if it stops, it sinks!

Did you know there’s a string instrument you play by tapping? The Chapman Stick looks a bit like a guitar, but instead of strumming or plucking, you tap the strings with both hands. It can make a wide range of sounds, from deep bass to soft melodies.