Barabbas, a biblical character and a Jewish rebel (c. 30 C.E.). In all four gospels of the New Testament, Barabbas is mentioned. Pontius Pilate released him before the Passover feast in Jerusalem because the Jewish crowd preferred him to Jesus Christ. Barabbas could be Aramaic for...
15 MISUNDERSTOOD FACTS ABOUT SKUNKS
Skunks have a bad reputation. However, this fascinating animal has some of the most interesting behavior and chemistry of any local animal. These facts will help you better understand this misunderstood outcast. FACTS ABOUT SKUNKS 1. THEIR STRIPES ARE DIRECTED AT THEIR WEAPON Their well-known...
10 Best Facts About The Capitol Building
I’ll admit it: I’m currently reading the latest Dan Brown book. It’s like I’m supposed to be a bit ashamed, but it’s also the best-selling adult novel ever, and I’m certainly in great company. If you’re unfamiliar, The Lost Symbol involves the standard Robert Langdon-style...
10 Amazing Facts About Sun Bears
Sun bears are among the most beautiful bears in the World. They can be easily recognizable due to their unique horseshoe-shaped chest mark. These tiny but captivating bears originate from tropical forests in Southeast Asia. They are extremely arboreal and spend the majority of their time in the trees...
20 Interesting Facts About The Ganges River
The River Ganges, also known as the Ganga, flows for 2,525 km (1,569 miles) across the Himalayan mountains and into the Bay of Bengal in northern India and Bangladesh. The Ganges River begins in the Himalayas’ Gangotri Glacier. The glacier is located at an altitude...
12 Scary Facts About Vampires
Vampires are a constant source of fascination since they’re immortal; however, how much do you know about vampires? We’ve collected twelve of the most interesting vampire information and theories to quench your curiosity. Read on to discover why vampires consume blood, the best way to kill...
11 Weird and Disgusting Facts About Animals
The World is full of amazing animals that are just amazing. There are also animals that look a bit terrifying as well as bizarre and scary in ways that may make you sleep less peacefully on Friday the 13th. From blood-squirting animals to adorable killer...
17 Interesting Facts About The Thermosphere
The thermosphere is just one layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. The troposphere is the stratosphere, and the mesosphere is the other layers. The fourth layer of the atmosphere is the thermosphere, which is located above and below the mesosphere. The thermosphere starts at 53-56 miles...
6 Crazy Facts About Neutrons
The role of the neutron is fundamental in the Universe. Its discovery was the foundation of nuclear physics developments in the first half-century. These are six facts you may not know about neutrons. 1. James Chadwick discovered neutrons in 1932 It was discovered by him using...
5 Interesting Facts About Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is stunning to behold, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Many people ask us, “What makes Lake Tahoe and Lake Tahoe so special?” We can’t answer that question in one blog post or conversation. We can, however, share some...