From Boiling Rivers to Smart Birds: Nature’s Wonders

Did You Know About the Boiling River?
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, there’s a river where the water reaches around 86 degrees Celsius. That’s so hot it bubbles and steams and can even cook an egg. Animals that fall in don’t survive the heat.

Did You Know Which Bird Is the Smartest?
It’s the crow! Crows have the biggest brain compared to their body size, and their brains work in ways very similar to ours. They’re super smart, can remember things for a long time, and even get back at people who hurt them or their babies.

Did You Know How Basalt Rocks Form?
Basalt stones come from lava after a volcano erupts. When the lava cools, it hardens into strong rock. Basalt is so tough that it’s used in road-building and construction. It’s also slightly magnetic and can confuse a compass when there’s a lot of it around.

Did You Know the Largest Ship Ever to Sink?
It was the famous Titanic. At the time, it was the biggest ship ever made and was thought to be unsinkable. Sadly, it hit an iceberg on its very first trip and sank.

Did You Know Which Muscles Work the Most?
Your eye muscles! They move about 100,000 times a day. That’s why it’s so important to rest your eyes and get good sleep because they’re always working hard.

Did You Know Where There’s Soil in Seven Colors?
In the village of Chamarel on Mauritius Island, there’s a magical-looking place called the “Seven Colored Earth.” The volcanic soil there shows off beautiful colors like red, blue, and purple. It doesn’t wash away in the rain, and visitors walk on raised wooden paths to protect it.

Did You Know About a Bridge That Goes Under the Water?
In the Netherlands, there’s a special structure called the Veluwemeer Aqueduct. It’s like a water bridge where boats sail over a road that runs under the water. Cars drive underneath while the water and boats pass above!