From Bees to Cats: Amazing Things You May Not Know

Did You Know a Cell Phone Is Like a Radio?
Your cell phone works a lot like a radio. Just like a taxi driver or delivery person uses radio waves to talk to the office, your phone also uses radio frequencies. But what’s special is that each call gets its own frequency, so many people can talk at once without crossing lines.

Did You Know the Biggest Animal Lives in the Water?
The largest animal in the world is the blue whale. This giant creature can grow up to 33 meters long. Even though it lives in the ocean, it’s a mammal just like us!

Did You Know Not All Bees Live in Hives?
Some wild bees live completely on their own. They build little nests in the ground, in tree trunks, or inside plant stems. There, they lay their eggs and raise their young all by themselves.

Did You Know We Smell More Than We Taste?
Our noses have way more smell receptors than our tongues have taste buds. That’s why scent plays a big part in how we experience food or notice different smells around us, even the not-so-nice ones!

Did You Know Elephants Really Have Thick Skin?
The saying “skin like an elephant” is true! An elephant’s skin can be up to 2.5 centimeters thick. It’s also wrinkly, which helps protect them from things like sharp stones or thorns. No wonder they don’t get bothered easily!

Did You Know Eyeglass Lenses Go Back 500 Years?
Leonardo da Vinci was the first to think about using lenses to improve vision. He noticed how vision changes underwater and tried looking through cups of water. The first real contact lenses were made about 120 years ago, and after World War II, people began making lighter plastic lenses.

Did You Know Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
Cats have an amazing balance system inside their ears that tells their brain how their head is positioned. Their brain then quickly helps the rest of their body adjust. Their tough paws and built-in shock absorbers help them land softly even from high places!