Surprising and Fun Facts About Our Bodies and Nature

• Did you know where the most albinos live?
Albinism is a genetic condition where there's little or no pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. It's inherited, so even if the parents don’t have albinism, their child might, especially if it runs in the family. The country with the highest number of people with albinism is Tanzania, with about 150,000 individuals.

• Do you know what the strongest muscle is?
It’s not in your arms or legs, it’s your tongue! Even though it's small, the tongue is the strongest muscle in your body compared to its size. It helps us chew, taste, and most importantly, speak.

• Have you heard of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore?
This huge and colorful garden covers about 250 acres and is filled with plants from all over the world. The most unique feature? Metal trees that aren’t just decorative, they support different kinds of plants growing on them!

• Do you know what a thermal camera does?
A thermal camera shows different temperatures using colors. Warmer spots show up in one color and cooler areas in another. These cameras help scientists, rescue workers, and even plumbers find heat, people, or leaks in buildings.

• What hormone is like pajamas for the brain?
It’s called melatonin. When it gets dark, our body starts making melatonin, which tells the brain it's time to rest. That’s why people sometimes call it “the brain’s pajamas.”

• Where are a mammal's eyes placed?
It depends! Animals that eat plants (like deer or sheep) usually have eyes on the sides of their heads so they can see more and watch for danger. Animals that hunt (like lions or wolves) have eyes in the front to help them focus on their prey.

• Did you know there are natural pentagon shapes?
Hashem filled nature with beautiful patterns. One of them is the five-sided shape, called a pentagon. You can see this shape in flowers like petunias and jasmine, and even in animals like starfish!