Facts You Didn't Know
5 Surprising Facts to Spark Your Curiosity
Curious about naps, memory, or Morse code? These five facts will surprise you and spark your imagination
- Debbie Reichman
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Ever wonder which birds are hunters? Birds of prey have curved talons that help them catch their food. There are four main types: birds that hunt at night, those active during the day, condors (which live only in the Americas), and falcons, the fastest birds in the world!
Why do we nap during the day? Most people feel a little sleepy in the early afternoon. It turns out we all have two times during the day when we feel tired, once at night, and once about 12 hours later. If you didn’t sleep well the night before, you’ll probably feel more tired and need a short nap.
Where are memories stored in our brain? In a special area called the hippocampus. This part of the brain helps us learn, remember things, and handle stress. Thanks to the hippocampus, we can remember how to get to work, study for a test, or even recall who we are.
Ever heard of an oryx? It's one of the biggest plant-eating animals that lives in the desert. It has two long, beautiful horns and a strong presence. Sadly, oryxes are now endangered, and people around the world are working to protect them.
Wonder how to remember letters in Morse code? In Hebrew, each letter is linked to a word. The vowel markings under each word show the pattern of dots and dashes for that letter. For example, the letter Aleph (א) is represented by the word eema, which stands for a dot and a dash.