How scorpions look after their young

You may have heard that most insects take very little care of their young, but scorpion mums are rather protective of their young. It has been observed that they generally carry their young on their backs, safe beneath their sting.

Once the young reach three weeks and are strong enough, they fall off and live on their own. You would also be amazed to learn that scientists have predicted that in the event of a nuclear war, which we sincerely hope would never come to pass, the only creature that are likely to survive it are the scorpions, because, they are capable of withstanding 200 times the radiation that would normally kill a human.

How mushrooms and toadstools sprout

Did you know that mushrooms and toadstools sprout from a root system that exists underground throughout the year? Over 1500 million spores may be produced from each plant. It is from these spores that the plants sprout.

Who built the World Wonder in Peru

The Machu Picchu which is one of the modern wonders of the world situated in the Andes, Peru was a magnificent hill town of the ancient Incas.

The Incas were a great people and their empire developed in South America, covering what is known as Peru today.

They were mostly farmers, craftsmen and master builders and the ruins of the hill town, Machu Picchu which still stand high in the Andes, are a testament to their skills.

Why we cry when peeling onions

Have you wondered why you can never peel an onion without tears running down your cheeks? If so, here's the answer. An oil called allyl which is inside the onion escapes into the air when it is cut. This irritates the nerves in our eyes and nose and these nerves send a cry for help to the brain. What does the brain do then? It responds with tears to soothe the stinging.