Fun and Fascinating Facts About Nature, Science, and Inventions

1. Did You Know There's a Camera You Can Swallow?
One of Israel’s cool inventions is a tiny camera you swallow like a pill! It travels through your digestive system and sends pictures from inside your body to help doctors figure out what’s going on.

2. Did You Know How Colors Show Up on Your Screen?
The colors you see on a screen come from tiny dots called pixels. Each dot mixes red, green, and blue in different ways. With 256 shades of each color, these dots can create over 6 million colors!

3. Did You Know the Sun Has Dark Spots?
The sun isn’t all smooth and bright. It has some darker areas called sunspots. They’re cooler than the rest of the sun, and scientists are still learning why these cooler spots form.

4. Did You Know Why People Build Dams?
Dams are built to control where water goes. Some keep water from reaching towns, others help farmers water their fields, and some even help make electricity from water power.

5. Did You Know Old Food Can Help Plants Grow?
Compost is made from things like fruit peels and old vegetables. Instead of throwing them away, they’re turned into rich soil that helps plants grow better. It’s like giving your garden a healthy snack!

6. Did You Know Some Squirrels Build Underground Cities?
Prairie dogs are a type of squirrel that lives in North America. Each family makes a burrow to live in, and they dig tunnels that connect to other families, just like a little underground town!

7. Did You Know How to Keep Salt Dry?
Salt can get clumpy when it’s damp. A simple trick? Add a few grains of uncooked rice to the salt shaker. The rice soaks up the moisture, and your salt stays dry and easy to use.