Did You Know? Fascinating Facts from Around the Globe

Which Island Has the Most People?
Santa Cruz del Islote is a tiny island, only about 9,700 square meters in size, but over 1,200 people live there! Even though the island has very little electricity and not much clean water, the people who live there say they’re very happy with their simple life.

Which Language Was Made by One Person?
Dr. Ludwig Zamenhof wanted to bring people together through language. So he created Esperanto, a new language meant to be easy for everyone to learn. While it never became the world’s main language, some people still speak it today.

How Is Chewing Gum Made?
Long ago, gum was made from “chicle,” the sticky sap of a tree called the sapodilla. These days, most gum is made from plastic-like materials, mixed with flavors and colors to give it the chewy texture and sweet taste we know.

What Is a Logo For?
A logo is a small symbol or image that helps people recognize a company or product. Many businesses are known just by their logos! Because of that, logos are protected by law so no one else can copy them.

What’s the Fastest Fish in the Sea?
Many scientists say the sailfish is the fastest fish. It lives in warm, tropical oceans and may reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour. While some experts debate the exact number, no one doubts how fast this fish can swim.

Is There Really a City Underground?
Yes! In a desert area of South Australia, there’s a town called Coober Pedy. Because it gets so hot there, many people live in homes built underground, where it stays nice and cool.

Why Is Sand Different Colors?
Sand can be white, yellow, red, or even green, depending on the minerals in the rocks it comes from. Over time, weather and water break down those rocks, creating sand with all kinds of beautiful colors.