Humans Have No More Genes Than Worms
A new study suggests that the human genome could contain as few as 19,000 protein-coding genes, fewer than nematode worms.
How Big is Alaska?
Alaska is so big you could fit 75 New Jerseys in it.
What is the Largest Democracy in the World?
India is the world's largest democracy, with 1.38 billion people.
What is National Animal of Israel?
The Hoopoe is the national bird of Israel.
What is National Animal of India?
The Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India.
How Much Did the United States Buy Alaska in 1867 For?
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia for just US$7.2 million in 1867.
Africa is Way Bigger Than You Think
The African continent has a land area of 30.37 million sq km (11.7 million sq mi).
Abortion Statistics in the United States
1.2 million women have an abortion in the U.S. every year.
September 11 Attacks
Shock, sadness, fear, anger: The 9/11 attacks inflicted a devastating emotional toll on Americans.
An Ecological Rule for Animals Applies to Flowers
The 1833 discovery by a German zoologist that warm-blooded animals closer to the equator tend to be darker applies to plants, too.
Texas Exotic Hunts
People pay thousands of dollars to hunt Zebras and other African wildlife on large ranches in Texas.
What is National Animal of France?
The Gallic rooster is the national animal of France.
Is a Grizzly Bears Bite Strong Enough to Crush a Bowling Ball?
Grizzly bears have a bite-force of over 8,000,000 pascals, enough to crush a bowling ball.
Can a Human Outrun All Other Animals?
Humans can beat almost all animals in long-distance running.
What Country is the Most Cruel to Animals?
Over 16,000 religious festivals across Spain are said to involve animal cruelty. About 60,000 animals die every year on them.
What is National Animal of Cuba?
The Cuban trogon or tocororo (Priotelus temnurus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to Cuba, where it is also the national bird.