Fun Facts

The History of Pandas

Giant pandas, aka Ailuropoda melanoleuca, have lived with humans for many generations, but it wasn't until 1869 that western travelers...

3 Weird Facts About Baby Pandas

They're pink when they're born. Baby pandas don't grow any fur until they're about a week old, so for a short period of time they...

Another Kind of Panda

At first glance, this creature seems hard to identify. It's small, with big ears and long whiskers. Its colors are surprisingly similar...

3 Common Myths About Pandas

Everyone knows and loves the giant panda, but that popularity has led to some pretty big misunderstandings. If you've only seen pandas in...

Fleas Jump Super High

A flea can jump more than 80 times their body height. They also accelerate faster than a space shuttle!

The Truth About Helium

When people think about helium, balloons usually come to mind. But what else is helium used for? For starters, helium can enter a state...

Invisible Polar bears

Polar bears can’t be detected by infrared cameras! This is because their blubber traps heat to keep them warm and endure harsh temperatures.

Fruits and Berries Can Help Fight Cancer

A variety of fruits and berries are actually antiangiogenic, meaning they can reduce the lethality of cancer tumors by significant amounts..

A Deeper Look at Cancer and How Food Can Stop It

Almost everyone has developed tumors in the past. However, there's a key distinction between most lethal tumors and the microscopic ones...