Interesting facts about Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies off the eastern coast of the Asian continent and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea in the south. Japan consists of a great string of islands in a … Read more

Interesting facts about polar bears

Polar bears live in the Arctic. Their preferred habitat is the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. The ice edge and pressure ridges where fractures and refreezing occur provide the best hunting ground. Bears will travel as much as 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) north and south, as the ice melts and freezes. In areas where … Read more

Interesting facts about lotus flower

Lotus can reach only 125 cm (50 inches) in height but it spreads 3 meters (10 feet) horizontally (width). Lotus flowers are found in white, pink, red, blue, purpule and yellow colors and they grow in shallow and murky waters. According to a traditional story, the more muddy and opaque the water, the more beautiful … Read more

Interesting facts about pizza

Pizza is a savory dish of Italian origin, consisting of a usually round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients (anchovies, olives, meat, etc.) baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven. The word “Pizza” was first documented in the Italian city of Gaeta in 997 AD. … Read more

Interesting facts about sea lions

Life span for sea lions in zoological environment 25-35 years and 10-15 years in the wild. At adulthood male sea lions will reach weights between 360-450 kilograms (800-1000 pounds) and lengths of approximately 3 – 2.7 meters (9-10 feet). An adult female will reach weights between 90-115 kilograms (200-250 pounds) and measure 1.8 – 2.1 … Read more

Interesting facts about Mona Lisa

The history of the Mona Lisa is shrouded in mystery. Among the aspects which remain unclear are the exact identity of the sitter, who commissioned the portrait, how long Leonardo da Vinci worked on the painting, how long he kept it, and how it came to be in the French royal collection. The Mona Lisa … Read more

Interesting facts about cherries

Cherries belong to the rose family. Fruit production starts three to four years after planting. Tree reaches maturity after seven years. Amazingly delicious, cherry fruit is packed with full of health-benefiting nutrients and unique antioxidants. Cherries are one of the very low calorie fruits. Red cherries contain melatonin which helps to fight against harmful toxins. … Read more