Amazing Science Facts

Grigori Rasputin was a mystic and healer whose influence over the Russian royal family made him both revered and despised, culminating in his dramatic assassination.

The largest recorded alligator measured 15 feet 9 inches and weighed 1,011.5 pounds; American alligators typically reach up to 15 feet, while females are smaller.

Great white sharks are iconic predators growing up to 20 feet and 7,000 pounds, with fewer than 3,500 left globally, classified as vulnerable due to threats like plastic pollution, accidental fishing net capture, and climate change, though some areas report population recovery.

A medically induced coma is a controlled state of unconsciousness using drugs to help the brain heal after serious injuries or illnesses by reducing brain activity.

This article examines common injuries in racehorses, the ethics of euthanasia, and public response to these incidents.

Tamarin monkeys, small primates in Central and South America, vary in size and color, live in rainforests, and face threats like habitat destruction.

Nocturnal animals are active at night and have special traits like big eyes, strong senses of smell and hearing to thrive in the dark.

The bearcat, or binturong, is neither a bear nor a cat; it lives in Southeast Asian forests, has cat-like faces, prehensile tails, and smells like popcorn.

The article explores the humpback whale, highlighting its physical traits, behavior, habitat, and conservation challenges.

Ishtar and Easter are not connected; Easter originates from the Old English word 'Eostre' and celebrates Jesus' resurrection, while Ishtar was a Mesopotamian goddess.