7 Surprising Facts You Might Not Have Heard

1. Did you know where the northernmost town is?
Leaving out research stations, the northernmost inhabited place is Siorapaluk, just north of Qaanaaq in Greenland. Around 80 people live there, and most of them are hunters.

2. Did you know what the binary system is?
The binary system is a way of counting using only two numbers, 1 and 0. It's mostly used in computers and technology, where everything works by turning signals on or off.

3. Did you know why we need muscles?
Muscles help us move in every way like walking, lifting, blinking, even breathing! They make up about one-third to one-half of our body weight.

4. Did you know about the world’s scariest beach?
It’s in Sint Maarten, near an airport. Planes fly so low overhead, it feels like they might land right on the sand! It’s scary, but fun for tourists who love the thrill.

5. Did you know why baby teeth fall out?
Baby teeth save space for adult teeth. They're small to fit a child's mouth, but as kids grow, these teeth fall out so bigger ones can take their place.

6. Did you know how ancient Egyptians sailed the Nile?
They used boats made from papyrus plants that grew along the river. At first, they pushed the boats with wooden poles, and later they started using paddles.

7. Did you know what taxidermy is?
Taxidermy means preserving an animal’s body for museums or research. The skin or feathers are carefully taken off and placed over a model to look like the animal is still alive.