7 Surprising Facts That Might Just Blow Your Mind

Did You Know Columbus Didn't Know He Discovered America?
When Columbus landed in America, he thought he had found a new way to get to India by sailing west instead of east. He didn’t realize he had discovered a new continent. Later, Amerigo Vespucci was the first to understand this, and that’s why the continent was named after him.

Did You Know Some Fish Can "Fly"?
It’s not really flying, but about 65 kinds of fish can jump out of the water and glide through the air using their fins like wings. They can travel pretty far this way!

Did You Know Parrots Aren’t the Only Birds That Talk?
Birds like crows, mynas, and magpies can also copy sounds and even voices. They use a special voice box called a syrinx, located at the bottom of their throat, to make all kinds of noises they hear.

Did You Know Termites Are Blind?
Termites are a kind of ant that mostly eat wood. They can build giant nests up to 40 feet high even though they can’t see! Instead, they rely on their strong senses of smell and taste to get around and work together.

Did You Know You Can Grow Seedless Grapes?
Most plants grow from seeds, but seedless grapes are different. If you find seedless grapes, you can plant the branch they came from. That branch will grow roots and turn into a new vine with seedless grapes!

Did You Know Your Pupil Changes Size?
The pupil, the black part in the center of your eye, controls how much light gets in. In bright light, it gets smaller to protect your eyes. In the dark, it gets bigger to let in more light so you can see better.

Did You Know Swans Are Mute?
Swans are beautiful birds with white feathers and long, graceful necks. But unlike many birds, swans don’t sing or call. They stay completely silent.