Explore some of the natural wonders around the world from the past to the present.
The world is filled with natural wonders from the Aurora Borealis in the skies to the Great Barrier Reef in the ocean. We have been making lists of various natural wonders over the years. Let’s move around the globe over a few of these, and make sure you look them up in an Atlas!
That was interesting wasn’t it? Let’s see if you can figure out some of these tougher ones!
What were the new sports in Olympics this year, and which were dropped? Read on…
This year, six new games made their bow at Tokyo. Want to know which ones?
Well, here’s a fun game that will not only test your memory, but also give you a sneak-peak into the newbies, and reveal some fun trivia about them too.
What are you waiting for? Get, set, go!
Since the first modern Games in 1896, there are some sports which have been dropped from the Olympic schedule:
Cricket, Croquet, and Pelota: Introduced in 1900, they featured only in this edition of the Games.
Jeu de Paume and Motorboating: Introduced and played only in 1908, after which they were dropped.
Polo: It was introduced in 1900 and dropped after the 1936 Olympics. In 1996, the International Olympic Committee voted to classify it as a recognised sport, and it was accepted as a demonstration sport in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics.
Lacrosse: It was introduced in 1904 and dropped after the 1908 edition.
Roque, and Tug of war: Introduced in 1904 and dropped after.
Those magnificent men and their flying machines – see how aircraft have evolved over time…
Those magnificent men and their flying machines – see how aircraft have evolved over time. If you have been to the airport or live near one, you might have seen one or more of these!
Who are pirates? Notorious sea-thieves who raided ships for treasure? Find out
Who are pirates? Notorious sea-thieves who raid ships for treasure? Daring explorers who sail the seven seas and go home with treasure? They are all this and more!
Can you identify these famous fictional pirates? Drag and drop the names of the books/movies into the correct boxes.
Help Captain Whitebeard find a way to take his treasure to his ship! Click here to download this pirate-themed activity sheet.
Images: By Newell Convers Wyeth – Transferred from en.wikisource to Commons by Billinghurst using CommonsHelper., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23076502 | By F.D. Bedford – James Matthew Barrie, “Peter and Wendy”, Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York, 1912, page 188 [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4210385
Ever wondered how life was in 1947? Click here to view how some things have changed in the last 74 years…
Music therapy is a type of expressive arts therapy that uses music to improve and maintain the physical, psychological, and social well-being of individuals.
Which raga resonates most with your personality? Find out with this interactive quiz.
The concept of ragas in Indian classical music is fascinating. The raga in which a song is set helps set the mood and evokes certain emotions in the listener. Carnatic music has 72 parent ragas, which are generally popular, and possibly an infinite number of other ragas than can be derived from them.
Every raga has a distinct personality, just like how you have an identity of your own. So, which Carnatic raga matches your inner self best? Find out with this for-fun-only quiz. In each question, pick the note (Sa ri ga ma pa dha ni) that appeals to you the most.
Have you come across world clocks that show the time in different parts of the world? How is that possible?
The Earth has been divided into 360 degrees of imaginary longitudinal lines. Now, these 360 degrees, divided by the 24-hour day, results in 4 minutes per longitude. Over the years, time has become even more important. Scroll through to look at some of the terminologies used…
Well, next time you travel East or West, make sure you adjust your watch accordingly!
We cannot exist without the diverse indigenous plants and trees that are so vital to our ecosystem. Grab your magnifying glass and take a closer look.
Explore the amazing world of plants through a birds view of the global landscape.
Let’s look at some of the flora in more detail! How many of these answers can you guess correctly?
Do you know the way around a ship or a submarine? Let’s take a look in more detail
Different sections of a ship have their own names and terms. Typically, each level is called a deck. Let’s see if you can identify the other parts of the ship.
