What Is The Origin Of The Sun

Origin Of The Sun

Centuries ago, the Incas of Peru called themselves “Children of the Sun”. and performed ceremonies in the worship of the king of the heavenly bodies. They were wrong, of court, in thinking that the sun was a god; but they were right in believing that there would be no life on earth if it were … Read more

What Is The Deadliest Snake

Deadliest Snake

It all depends on what we mean by deadly”. Should we consider it to be the snake that kills the mos poisonous venom? Some experts have called the king cobra the world’s deadliest snake. And they give several reasons for this. It is the longest venomous snake in the world. Its venom is very powerful. … Read more

What Is The Dead Sea

Dead Sea

This is certainly a strange name for a mass of water—but no other sea in the world has had such a variety of names! It was first called the “dead sea” by ancient Greek writers. The Hebrews called it “the salt sea”, among other names. Arab writers called it “the What is so strange about … Read more

What Is The Coronation Stone

Coronation Stone

When the Queen was crowned in Westminster Abbey, there was a stone under the throne called the Coronation Stone, and it has a long and glorious history. Until 1286, this stone had been kept in the abbey of Scone where the Scottish kings were crowned. It had great significance in the Coronation Service for the … Read more

What Is Tapioca

Tapioca

The tapioca pudding that you eat is not something “manufactured”. It is a product of nature. Tapioca is made the roots of a large shrub that grows in warm countries The shrub is called   “manioc”.The roots of this plant consist of about one-third starch and two-thirds water.  And it takes quite a  bit of time … Read more

What Is Talc

Talc

Most of us know talc only in the form of a body powder. But talc has many important uses. Talc is a mineral—the softest mineral known to man.  It can be scratched easily with a fingernail. It is made of tiny flakes, or scales, of magnesium.  Talc may be silvery white or even a delicate … Read more

What Is Stonehenge

Stonehenge

When we try to learn of the accomplishments of ancient man, we usually have to search or dig for evidence. 8ut there is a case where ancient man has left all the evidence standing in a huge structure, and we still cannot understand what it is, what it was used for, and who built it! … Read more

What Is Soil

Soil

Did you know that nearly all the soil that exists in the world today was once rocked? Nature has been at work for millions of years weathering and crumbling the rock into the tiny fragments we call soil. This is done in many ways. Alternate heat and cold cracks off surfaces of rock. Wind-blown sand wears … Read more