The Earth travels around the sun at 67,000 miles per hour (or about 30 kilometers per second.) That's about three times as fast as a rocket traveling into outer space.
The manatee's closest living animal relative is the elephant.
Capybaras are the world's largest rodent. They can weigh up to 200 pounds
The Empire State Building in New York was the tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1971, and was the first building of over 100 floors.
Staff members of the Slovak and Slovenian embassies meet once a month to exchange incorrectly addressed mail.
The Nobel Peace Prize medal depicts 3 naked men with their hands on each others shoulders.
The word Sunday is derived from Old English. It translate to "sun's day."
People in Finland celebrate Easter like Americans celebrate Halloween. Chlidren dress up in costumes and ask for candy.
Socotra Island in Yemen is one of the most isolated places on Earth. Many of its plants can't be found anywhere else.
The ocean doesn't reflect the blue sky. It actually absorbs it. Blue light goes deeper, so that's why the ocean appears blue.
The Eiffel Tower leans slightly toward the shade on sunny days.
Brazil borders all countries in South America expect Ecuador and Chile.