Author: Amazing Facts 4 U

  • Hippopotamus

    Hippopotamus

    The name Hippopotamus comes from the Ancient Greek ‘River Horse’. Hippos mostly live in sub-Saharan Africa. They can…

  • Beaver

    Beaver

    Beavers are semi-aquatic rodents usually found in streams, ponds, rivers, and lakes. Beaver is the Canadian national animal…

  • Amazon Rainforest

    Amazon Rainforest

    The Amazon rainforest gets its name from the Amazon River, the life force of the rainforest. It is…

  • Bones

    Bones

    Humans are born with 300 bones in their body, however when a person reaches adulthood they only have…

  • Radish

    Radish

    Radishes are edible root vegetable. The botanical name is Raphanus sativus. The radish is a member of the…

  • Broccoli

    Broccoli

    Broccoli originated in Italy off the Mediterranean. It has been eaten there since the time of the ancient…

  • Wheat

    Wheat

    Wheat is a member of the grass family called Poaceae that produces a dry, one-seeded fruit commonly called…

  • Pomegranate

    Pomegranate

    Pomegranate remains dating back to 1000 BC have been discovered in Transcaucasia. Ancient Egyptians were often buried with…

  • Avocado

    Avocado

    Avocados, native to Central and South America, have been cultivated in these regions since 8000 B.C. Avocado is…