Interesting facts about pyramids

A pyramid is a structure or monument, usually with a quadrilateral base, which rises to a triangular point. Although largely associated exclusively with Egypt, the pyramid shape was first used in ancient Mesopotamia in the mud-brick structures known as ziggurats. Pyramids have been built at various times through many places in the world including  Egypt, … Read more

Interesting facts about pineapples

Pineapples are delicious tropical fruit. There are more than a hundred varieties of pineapples that grow in varying sizes. The plant is indigenous to South America and is said to originate from the area between southern Brazil and Paraguay. The natives of southern Brazil and Paraguay spread the pineapple throughout South America, and it eventually … Read more

Interesting facts about sunflowers

The scientific name of sunflowers is Helianthus, from the Greek word helios for sun and anthus meaning flower. Sunflower needs a lot of sun and follows the sun’s movements across the sky from east to west, this phenomenon is called heliotropism. Each sunflower is actually made of thousands of teeny flowers called florets. The iconic … Read more

Interesting facts about India

India is a country in South Asia. The official name is the Republic of India. India is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; … Read more