Just 15 kilometres off the Japanese city of Nagasaki is a strange and unusual island called Hashima. Well, Hashima is its proper name, but locals also call it Gunkanjima, which means Battleship Island, because it looks like a warship. It has a third name as well: Ghost Island. No-one lives there, but it used to … Read more
Thomas Edison, born on February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, is one of the most famous inventors in history. Often called the “Wizard of Menlo Park,” he is best known for his work in electricity and communication. Edison’s inventions transformed everyday life and laid the foundation for many modern technologies. Edison had a curious mind … Read more
If you bring biscuits to school on any day of the year, you can bet that you will be the most popular person around. Everyone loves a biscuit! This was certainly the case when a teenage schoolgirl in northern California brought her class some homemade biscuits recently. Nine of her friends gathered around and waited … Read more
In many major cities around the world like New York, Hong Kong and London you will be able to hear – if you listen carefully – many different languages and dialects being spoken around you. From Thai to Tagalog, and Javanese to Japanese, they can be truly multilingual cities. There are over 6,000 different languages … Read more
Soaring high above the waters of lakes, rivers, and coastal regions around the world, the osprey is a highly distinctive bird of prey. With its impressive hunting skills and unique adaptations, this remarkable creature has captured the fascination of nature lovers across the globe. Unlike many other raptors, the osprey is specially equipped for hunting … Read more
If you’ve never tried a sugar apple before, you’re in for a real treat! This small, round fruit is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity around the world for its wonderfully sweet and creamy taste. Also known as the custard apple or sweetsop, the sugar apple is produced … Read more