Kid Friendly Facts

Election Day Is on Tuesday Because of Horses!

40 Gallons of Sap for 1 Gallon of Syrup!

Polar Bears Are Secretly Black Under Their Fur!

the shape of a raindrop isn't what you think

Forget the teardrop your kids draw. A falling raindrop looks more like something from lunch.

What a 15-year-old invented for cold ears

His idea earned a patent and kept his whole town working for about 60 years.

How a kid named one of math's biggest numbers

His uncle asked for a name, and his answer stuck around for nearly a century. Your kids will love this one.

The tallest waterfall no one has ever seen

It drops more than 2 miles, and sailors passing right over it have no idea it's there.

The backyard bug that knows the temperature

Grab a timer tonight. All you need is 15 seconds, a little math, and a very noisy neighbor.

The River So Deep Fish Can't Cross It

It's also the deepest river in the world.

Why astronauts need new suits in space

Something happens to their bodies after a few weeks up there, and it has to do with their backbones.

What Makes the Northern Lights Glow?

It Snows... Metal? Only on Venus

Weird Fact About How Flamingos Eat

This Animal Drinks Like a Fire Hose

Why One King Has No Mustache