861. Why australians are sometimes called diggers
May 21, 2013
Why australians are sometimes called diggers?
The term diggers are connected to the discovery of gold in Australia during the early and mid nineteenth century. When gold was discovered first in the 1800s, it was not given much publicity for fear of the turmoil that would follow. But politi...
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862. When was the first newspaper published
May 21, 2013
When was the first newspaper published?
The idea of writing down important news on a paper and send to friends or other important people is not a new one. In Rome, around the fifth century B.C., people used to send newsletter to people who were living away from the capital to keep them infor...
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863. How are bricks made
May 21, 2013
How are bricks made?
Before bricks were made, stone, wood, mud etc. were the materials used for building construction. But bricks were used by man even in pre-historic times. They still remain the most important building material used by man.
Clay is a kind of fine-grained earth f...
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864. Which is the brightest lighthouse
May 21, 2013
Which is the brightest lighthouse?
Lighthouses were structured for guiding ships and mariners with the help of a light at night. The first lighthouse that we know about was built in ancient Egypt. The most famous lighthouse of old times was the lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt which is one o...
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865. What is the longest man¬made object on earth
May 21, 2013
What is the longest man¬made object on earth?
No, it is not the Great Wall of China, which is about 1700 miles long. There are other man-made objects on earth which are longer than this, but they are not `on' earth, but `under' it.
The longest objects on earth are fuel pip...
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866. It is possible to know the age of a tree
May 21, 2013
It is possible to know the age of a tree?
Trees are appreciated for their beauty, fruits and shade they provide. They are also precious for maintaining the suitable environment for all living creatures on earth. Many of the big trees or giant redwoods (Sequoia species) which grow on the West...
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867. Can plants be poisonous
May 21, 2013
Can plants be poisonous?
Plants have always been very useful to humankind. They give us food, wood and purify air. The plants we see around us are usually harmless but some of the members of the plant kingdom are dangerous because they are poisonous.
A plant called Hemlock...
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868. How fast can a kangaroo run
May 21, 2013
How fast can a kangaroo run?
The kangaroo doesn't walk like other walking creatures. It hops and jumps to go from one place to another. This Australian mammal can leap a distance of 15 to 20 feet in one bound, and can race along in these leaps at speeds up to 40 miles per hour! It can show...
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869. What does a koala eat
May 21, 2013
What does a koala eat?
This huge fish eats only small plants and is completely harmless to man. The man-eating shark is much smaller up to 20 to 25 feet in length and weighs about 7,000 pounds.
The koala is a small cuddly looking animal and looks like a cute little teddy be...
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870. Can fish see in the dark
May 21, 2013
Can fish see in the dark?
The deeper parts of the sea are dark because sunlight cannot reach there. How do fish living there swim without bumping into each other?
Fish can actually "see" with the use of special sensory organs. When you see a fish next time, look for a line ...
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Author: SM Bakhtiar
