Amazing Facts About Pelicans!

Earth’s oceans and waterways wouldn’t be the same without the amazing birds that wing so gracefully over water and crashing waves. Pelicans are fascinating creatures. Not only are they gigantic, with wingspans as large as 10 feet, but they can also soar up to heights of 10,000 feet on thermals!


There are eight living species of pelicans in the world. What’s more, these majestic birds inhabit every continent except Antarctica, from southern-lying Tasmania all the way up to Western Canada. Most pelicans live in warm regions, around coasts and river estuaries, where they feed on everything from fish and crustaceans to tadpoles and turtles. If they’re really hungry and desperate, they might even drown and swallow a seagull!

The Rugged Beauty of Arizona’s Petrified Forest

Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park features over 220,000 acres of unparalleled scenery, petrified wood, and new and fascinating discoveries about the late Triassic period.

5 Epic Ways to Destroy Pumpkins

Halloween is upon us. Blowup skeletons dot the neighborhood, you’ve stuffed yourself with candy corn, and there’s a huge pile of pumpkins in the backyard. But frankly, don’t you think all the run-of-the-mill pumpkin activities have gotten a little stale? After all, there’s only so much fun to be had in carving jagged-toothed creatures in squash and burying your arm in pumpkin guts. It’s time to get a little adrenaline pumping – and what better way to add some novelty to the season than by giving free rein to your destructive streak?
5. Roadkill Pumpkins

How Universities Are Going Green

From green buildings and solar power to various student initiatives, there are a number of ways in which universities today are going green. This infographic breaks it all down, while also pointing out which American centers of learning are leading the way with their sustainable practices – and setting an example on how to conserve the planet’s resources.

The Ancient Art of Glassblowing

The fascinating art of glassblowing involves fire, molten sand, a long blowpipe, and an intricate and painstaking process. The technique dates back to the first century BC, and possibly to Sidon (now coastal Lebanon), where glassblowing is said to have been invented.
From there, the art spread to the Roman Empire, and then to the rest of the world. Glassblowing is still practiced today and involves mastering an array of complicated techniques. But most of all, glassblowers must be able to carry out each step with delicacy and precision

The Horrible Effects of Dengue Fever

Imagine having horrible joint pains, swollen glands, a high fever, and a rash – all at the same time. Then you’ll have an idea of just how horrible the effects of dengue fever are. And with four different strands of the virus running rampant through the tropics and subtropics, it’s no wonder this debilitating sickness is sometimes called “breakbone fever”.

The Spellbinding Tilework Mosaics of Iranian Architecture

Vibrant jewel-like colors, intricate geometric patterns, graceful arches, majestic domes, and delicate latticework. These are some of the features we associate with Iranian (or Persian) architecture, which is undoubtedly some of the most beautiful in the world.