Koalas are not bears. They are not placental or ‘eutherian’ mammals, but marsupials, which means that their young are born immature & they develop further in the safety of a pouch. It’s incorrect to call them ‘Koala bears’ – their correct name is simply ‘Koalas’. Koalas measure about 60 to 85 centimeters (24 to 33 … Read more
Machu Picchu was build at the height of the Inca Empire around 1450 but abandoned just over a century later in 1572 after the Spanish arrival in Peru. Machu Picchu is located 2430 meters (7970 feet) above sea level on a ridge between the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains in Peru. In the Quechua … Read more
Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in the city of Malaga, Spain. Pablo was born extremely small. In fact, he was so tiny that the nurse thought that he was stillborn. Therefore, she left him sitting on a table while she went to take care of his mother. His uncle wound up saving him … Read more
Most lavender plants are blue or purple, but there are some varieties that come in yellow and pink. Name “lavender” originates from Latin verb “lavare“, which means “to wash”. Lavender was important part of bathing rituals in the ancient Rome because of its disinfect and antiseptic properties. Lavender is one of the most popular essential … Read more
The official name of Madagascar is the Republic of Madagascar. Madagascar is an island country, off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. The population of Madagascar is about 23 million people. Most of the population or better to say 52% maintain their indigenous religious beliefs, other 41% are Christian and 7% are … Read more
Although Japan is credited for Sushi’s popularity, it is believed to have started in China. What was to become sushi was first mentioned in China in the 2nd century A.D. The word “sushi” actually refers to rice that has been seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt, and contrary to popular belief, Sushi does not mean … Read more
Snow Leopards are one of the most beautiful and mystical wild cats. Snow leopards are between 86 – 125 cm (34 – 50 inches) long – and that’s not including the tail. Their tails are between 80 to 105 cm (31 – 41 inches) long. They weigh between 22 – 52 kilograms (48 – 115 pounds), … Read more
Saint Basil Cathedral’s full title is the Cathedral of the Protection of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat. The spectacular Saint Basil’s Cathedral is situation on Moscow’s Red Square, and was bulit from 1555 to 1561. In 1588, Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich added a 9th chapel added on the eastern side to house the grave of … Read more
Tulips can be divided into about 150 various species, but there are more than 3,000 naturally occurring and genetically cultivated varieties of the flower worldwide. Tulips originate from the Himalaya area, they were brought to Turkey from there. Around 1560 they were brought from Turkey to the Holland. Tulips have a wide variety of meanings, … Read more