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Fun flag facts: the flag that isn't a rectangle, near-twins and more

Almost every national flag is a rectangle. One isn't. Some are near-twins, and a surprising number share red, white and blue. Here's why.

October 4, 2026· 3 min read· 1 read

Musical Instruments

How do musical instruments make sound? Strings, air and drums explained

Every note you've ever heard starts with something shaking. Here's how strings, air and drumheads turn a tiny wiggle into music.

October 3, 2026· 3 min read· 1 read

Animals

Elephant facts: a nose that works like a hand and feet that listen

An elephant's trunk can pluck a single blade of grass or carry a log, and its feet can feel messages in the ground. Meet the most surprising giant on land.

October 2, 2026· 3 min read· 1 read

Ocean Life

Ocean superpowers: three hearts, built-in compasses and whale songs

Forget capes. The ocean is full of animals with real superpowers, from shape-shifting octopuses to turtles with a built-in compass.

October 2, 2026· 3 min read· 1 read

Space

Why is Mars red? The rusty secret of the red planet

Mars glows like a tiny ember in the night sky. The reason is surprisingly ordinary: the whole planet is covered in rust.

October 2, 2026· 3 min read· 1 read

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