7 Fun and Surprising Facts You Might Not Know

Did You Know There's a Tricycle That Works Like a Taxi?
In India, there’s a special way to get around called the rickshaw. It’s a large tricycle made to carry passengers, kind of like a bicycle taxi!

Did You Know Solar Water Heaters Use Only Sunlight?
A solar water heater uses the sun’s heat to warm water. It’s simple, saves money, and is good for the environment and no electricity needed!

Did You Know Walls Can Echo Sound?
If you shout inside a tunnel, the sound bounces off the walls and comes back to you. That’s an echo! More walls mean more bouncing sound.

Did You Know There’s a Waterfall That Looks Like Fire?
Once a year in Yosemite Park, at just the right moment before sunset, sunlight hits a waterfall in such a way that it glows like flowing fire. The sky must be clear to see the full effect and it’s a stunning mix of red, orange, and gold.

Did You Know Some Birds Don’t Raise Their Own Chicks?
The cuckoo bird doesn’t build a nest. Instead, it lays its eggs in other birds’ nests. The other birds then hatch the eggs and feed the baby cuckoos!

Did You Know Sharks Don’t Have Bones?
Sharks may be big and strong, but their skeletons aren’t made of real bones. They’re made of cartilage, the same soft, bendy material in your nose and ears. The only part of a shark with real bone is its teeth!

Did You Know You Can Protect Your Home From Lightning?
Lightning can cause serious damage if it hits a house. That’s why some homes have a lightning rod on the roof. It safely directs the electricity into the ground so the house stays protected.