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Facts You Didn't Know
7 Surprising Facts from Nature, History, and Around the World
Learn cool and curious facts about animals, nature, and surprising world events
- Debbie Reichman
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1. Did You Know Which Horse Helped Win a War?
Long ago, when ancient Greece wanted to conquer the city of Troy, they had a problem: the city had strong walls and tough defenders. So the Greeks built a huge wooden horse and gave it to Troy as a "gift of peace." But hidden inside were Greek soldiers. That night, they came out, opened the gates, and let the army in. That’s how the Greeks won and it’s where the term “Trojan Horse” comes from.
2. Did You Know About the Sinkhole That Swallowed a Street?
In 2010, a big storm called Tropical Storm Agatha hit Guatemala. The ground gave way and created a huge sinkhole that swallowed an entire intersection. Amazingly, only one person lost their life in the event.
3. Did You Know Where Boats Are Used as Taxis?
In Venice, Italy, the streets are actually water canals! That’s why people get around using boats instead of cars. The boats are called gondolas, and they glide gently through the water like taxis.
4. Did You Know What the World’s Smallest Bird of Prey Is?
It’s called the African Pygmy Falcon. This tiny bird weighs just about 60 grams and has a wingspan of around 60 centimeters. Don’t let its size fool you, it’s still a skilled hunter.
5. Did You Know Which Insects Have Special Eyes?
Flies and dragonflies have “compound eyes.” That means their eyes are made of thousands of tiny lenses. These lenses help them notice movement really well, which helps them escape from predators, even though their vision isn’t very sharp.
6. Did You Know About the Tree That Looks Upside Down?
The Baobab tree in Africa looks like it has its roots sticking up into the air! Its wide trunk stores a huge amount of water, up to 120,000 liters which helps it survive in dry places.
7. Did You Know Which Spider Lives Underwater?
The Water Spider builds its nest under the water. It traps air bubbles in the hairs on its body and brings them down to the nest, which looks like a diving bell. Inside this bubble nest, the spider can live and breathe safely.
