According to the Natural History Museum, the rarest elements in the Earth’s crust are the platinum group metals, existing up to 3000 km below the surface.
According to the Natural History Museum, the rarest elements in the Earth’s crust are the platinum group metals, existing up to 3000 km below the surface.
World Thinking Day has its roots in the Guiding and Scouting movement, but there is no reason why all of us couldn’t spend a bit more time thinking.
In the light of his relatively low level of education, Shakespeare’s impact on the English language is still more extraordinary.
Thomas Edison became a household name, earning him the title of ‘The Wizard of Menlo Park’, which was his own “invention factory”.
Milne wrote essays and articles detailing his gripes and frustration with being primarily known as a children’s author. He wanted to be known for more than just that bear.
The Doppler Effect has played a significant part in many scientific areas such as astronomy and medicine, and has even been used as evidence for explaining the big bang theory.
Voyager 1 became the first human-made object to enter interstellar space, where the influence of our Sun gives way to the vastness of the Milky Way galaxy.
The Galápagos Islands are home to an astonishing array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth.
One of the leading explanations is that deja vu is a kind of memory error.
Geographical oddities not only captivate our imagination but also serve as valuable reminders of the dynamic forces that shape our planet.