From Dancing Plants to Floating Ducks: Amazing Things to Know

1. How Does a Microwave Heat Up Food?
Microwaves use short radio waves to heat your food. A fan spreads these waves inside the microwave, and they hit the food. The waves make the water inside the food move quickly, and this movement creates heat, warming up your meal.

2. Which Company Invented Something That Caused Its Downfall?
Kodak was once a top photography company. They actually created the first digital camera but didn’t keep up as other companies improved the technology. While others moved ahead with digital cameras, Kodak fell behind and couldn't bounce back.

3. Where Is the Tallest Cliff in the World?
It’s called the Trango Towers. This sharp, dramatic cliff rises 1,600 meters high on its eastern side and is known as one of the most impressive cliffs on Earth.

4. Which Bird Flies the Longest Distance?
The Arctic Tern takes the prize. Every year, it flies an amazing 19,000 kilometers from the North Pole to the South Pole and then flies all the way back!

5. Can a Loud Sound Break Glass?
Yes, it can! Every object has its own sound frequency. If you tap a glass, you hear its pitch. If that same pitch is played near it, the glass starts to shake. If it’s loud enough, the glass might actually break.

6. Is There a Flower That Can Dance?
Yes! It’s called the “Dancing Plant” or “Telegraph Plant.” This special plant moves its leaves throughout the day, turning toward the sun. It looks like it’s dancing as it tries to catch the light.

7. What’s the Story Behind the Giant Yellow Duck?
For about 17 years, a huge yellow duck has been floating in harbors around the world. It was created by a Dutch artist named Florentijn Hofman. It looks like a big bathtub toy, reminding us that the sea is like a shared bathtub and we all need to take care of it.