The Secrets - 20 Interesting Secrets Revealed

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The Moon

Is the moon a planet or a star?

The Moon is neither a star or a planet, it is Earth's only natural satellite. Thought to have formed 4.5 billion years ago, scientists believe it is made from debris left from an impact between Earth and a large planet. It orbits our planet around once every four weeks, with one side of the Moon always facing Earth. Did the number 4.5 billion years flash any memory in your head?

What is the book that the Statue of Liberty is holding?

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty, formally Liberty Enlightening the World, is of a robed female figure representing "Libertas", the "Roman goddess of freedom", who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. The book bearing “JULY IV MDCCLXXVI,” is the Declaration of Independence's adoption date in Roman numerals. Did you know that the torch in her right hand measures 29 feet (8.8 metres) from the flame tip to the bottom of the handle?

How long have sharks been around for?

Sharks

 There is no disagreement that scales found during the Silurian Period, aged 420 million years, are from sharks. Shark scales from this period have been found in Siberia and Mongolia. The oldest shark teeth are from the Devonian Period, about 400 million years old, found in Europe.

How long does a koala bear sleep a day?

Koala Bear

Koalas typically inhabit open eucalypt woodlands, and the leaves of these trees make up most of their diet. Because this eucalypt diet has limited nutritional and caloric content, koalas are largely sedentary and sleep for up to 20 hours a day. Did you have enough sleep tonight?

Why does grass make us itch?

Grass Blades

Usually it's because tiny edges and bristles on the grass make small cuts on your skin, causing slight itching. You probably can't see the cuts, but they are called "blades" of grass for that reason. Agree with me that "Blades of Grass" can be an amazing name for a movie?

What country has the highest number of spoken languages in the world?

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has the highest number of spoken languages in the world. There are 820 indigenous languages spoken in this country. The official language is Tok Pisin, or New Guinea Pidgin, and is the most widely spoken language after English, a legacy of the colonial period. I bet you thought of India, di you?

How far can a cat fall without injury?

How far can a cat fall without injury?

The average fall was 5.5 stories. Of the 115 cats studied, 90 per cent survived, including one cat that fell 32 stories onto a sidewalk and suffered only a mild chest injury and a chipped tooth. Interestingly, cats that fell from 9 or more stories suffered fewer injuries than those falling from lower heights. Can you tell us how you're getting along with your cat?

When Alaska was purchased?

Alaska

On March 30, 1867, the United States reached an agreement to purchase Alaska from Russia for a price of $7.2 million. The Treaty with Russia was negotiated and signed by Secretary of State William Seward and Russian Minister to the United States Edouard de Stoeckl. Have you thought of visiting Alaska? Please put on heavy clothes.

What are bones made up of?

Bones

Bone is made mostly of collagen, a protein that is woven into a flexible framework. Bone also contains calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate, minerals that add strength and harden the framework. The combination of calcium and collagen gives the bone its strength and flexibility.  Now, if I just said "collagen" before this question, would you think of bones or skin?

golfer

Why do golfers yell 4?

Yelling "fore" is simply a shorter way to yell "watch out ahead" (or "watch out before"). It allows golfers to be forewarned, in other words. Any golfer who hits an errant shot that sends their golf ball hurtling toward golfers ahead should yell out "fore" as a warning. Would you watch out if you heard "foooore"?

What animal's name means river horse?

hippopotamus 

Word History The ancient Greeks gave the name hippopotamus to a big, barrel-shaped animal they saw in Africa. English, using the Latin spelling hippopotamus, has kept this name. It is a combination of the Greek words hippos, meaning "horse" and potamos, meaning "river.". When was the last time you saw a hippopotamus in real life?

Who warned Julius Caesar about the "Ides of March"?

Julius Caesar

This meeting is famously dramatized in William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar", when Caesar is warned by the soothsayer to "beware the Ides of March." The Roman biographer Suetonius identifies the "seer" as a haruspex ((in ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens by inspecting the entrails of sacrificial animals.) named Spurinna. Are you a Shakespeare's fan?

How fast is a snail's pace?

A snail

Snails move by sliding on their single foot. That means, Snails can only crawl. Even those that live in water are unable swim. As they crawl they secrete a slime to help themselves move across surfaces. Snails and slugs travel at speeds that vary from slow (0.013 m/s) to very slow (0.0028 m/s). Researchers have discovered that Snails can travel at a relatively speedy one meter per hour. 1 meter/h, did you expect that?

How much is the Nike logo worth?

Nike logo

For example, in 1971, Phil Knight paid Carolyn Davidson $35 to create the Nike "Swoosh" logo. Today, global brand consultancy Interbrand ranks Nike No. 25 on its list of the top 100 most valuable brands in the world, with an estimated value of more than $13 billion. Do you know that in 2021 Apple estimated brand value is about 263.4 billion U.S. dollars, while Amazon, which was the second leading brand in the world, had a brand value of about 254.2 billion U.S. dollars that year?

How long does it take to recover from giving blood?

blood donation

Your body will replace the blood volume (plasma) within 48 hours. It will take four to eight weeks for your body to completely replace the red blood cells you donated. The average adult has eight to 12 pints of blood. You will not notice any physical changes related to the pint you donated. Surprising Health Benefits of Donating Blood:

- Giving blood can reveal potential health problems.

- reduce harmful iron stores.

- lower your risk of suffering a heart attack.

- reduce your risk of developing cancer.

- can help your liver stay healthy.

- can help your mental state.

- reduce stress.

- improve your emotional well-being and get red of negative feelings.

- provide a sense of belonging and reduce isolation

When was the last time you made a "blood donation"?

What was Frankenstein's monster original name?

Frankenstein's monster - (Boris_Karloff)

Frankenstein's monster is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel

Frankenstein's monster - wikipedia

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. In popular culture, the creature is often referred to as "Frankenstein" after his creator Victor Frankenstein, but in the novel the creature has no name.Mary Shelley's original novel never gives the monster a name, although when speaking to his creator, Victor Frankenstein, the monster does say "I ought to be thy Adam" (in reference to the first man created in the Bible). Frankenstein refers to his creation as "creature", "fiend", "spectre", "the dæmon", "wretch", "devil", "thing", "being", and "ogre".[2] Frankenstein's creation referred to himself as a "monster" at least once, as did the residents of a hamlet who saw the creature towards the end of the novel. Are you a fan of horror movies?

Who came up with the word Google?

Google

Google came from the mathematical term googol. It's the number one followed by one hundred zeros. In its earliest version, Sergey Brin and Larry Page named their search engine "Back Rub." They changed the name to Google, which stems from the mathematical term "googol.". Is google your favorite search engine?

Beethoven

Which pianist was deaf?

Beethoven moved to Vienna in 1792 and began studying with Haydn, quickly gaining a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He lived in Vienna until his death. In about 1800 his hearing began to deteriorate, and by the last decade of his life he was almost totally deaf. Did you know that Beethoven started losing hearing from the age of 8?

Peter Minuit

How much was Manhattan island purchased for in 1626?

Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan from Native Americans on May 24, 1626 for goods valued at 60 Dutch guilders, which in the 19th century was estimated to be the equivalent of US$24, an amount worth approximately $1,143 in 2020 dollars. Is it the first time you come to know that Manhattan was purchased? Do you know other cities/islands inside countries that are mainly purchased?