Spain | Nations of the World
Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, in southwest Europe. Africa is less than 16 km south at the Strait of Gibraltar. A broad central plateau slopes to the south and east, crossed by...
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Indian Monsoon
The Indian monsoon is one of the most complex weather systems in the world. It originates around Australia and goes all the way up to Tibet. Here is how the system works. The entire...
Sports Quiz 4
1. Who is the only player after Bjorn Borg to have won three consecutive French Open titles? a) Roger Federer b) Rafael Nadal c) Andre Agazzi d) none of these 2. F1 driver Lewis...
New Year Traditions Across the World
New Year is celebrated all over the world, but traditions vary. Here are some of the most popular New Year traditions. Auld Lang Syne Auld Lang Syne is the most commonly sung song for...
Empty spaces in the universe
Scientists have discovered the biggest expanse (one billion light years across) of nothing. Inside the void, there are hardly any galaxies, planets, or black holes. For a long time, astronomers thought that matter—which makes...
The advantages of solar power
More and more people in the country are looking at the sun for cleaner energy options and rightly so. India receives a huge amount of sunlight every year. If harnessed through cost effective methods,...
What is modern pentathlon?
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest consisting of five events. The word pentathlon is derived from the Greek root pente, meaning five. The events are epee fencing, pistol shooting, 200 m freestyle swimming,...
Seven wonders of engineering and architecture
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World People have put together many lists of the seven ancient wonders of the world. But this “seven wonders” list celebrates monumental engineering and construction feats of the...
Sleep an extra hour to lose weight
Obesity is a growing problem for both kids and adults around the world as weighing too much can damage your health. Researchers believe that the amount of sleep you get might be a key...
Life under water is getting filmed
Water covers most of the Earth. Compared to forests, prairies, and other ecosystems, the deep sea is by far the largest ecosystem on the planet. So, if you want to understand Planet Earth, you...