A cat is one of the most popular pets in the world. Cats enjoy hunting mice, and can see well at night to catch their prey. A cat has sharp claws and teeth for hunting. Cats are nimble and sneak in without making a noise. Cats meow, purr and screech. A cat sleeps for most […]
The Temple of Artemis was a Greek Temple that was dedicated to goddess Artemis. It is located in Ephesus, which is modern-day Turkey. The Temple was rebuilt three times; the last time it was rebuilt in 323 BC. Why it is special: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple consisted of
They are Gardens believed to be created with great skill and engineering. The exact location of the Gardens was never conclusively established. The Gardens were possibly built in 600 BC. Why they are special: Legends and detailed accounts that were found state that the Gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar-II in Babylon, present-day Iraq. They
The Copper Canyon is a group of 6 distinctive canyons with copper/green colour walls. It is located in the Chihuahua state, Mexico. According to tribal legends, the Copper Canyon was formed a 100 to 45 million years ago. Why it is special: Larger and deeper in portions than the Grand Canyon on Arizona, the Copper
One day, a fox was walking along when he saw a hedge and started climbing it. As he climbed up, he lost his footing and slipped. To save himself, the fox caught hold of a bramble. But, the bramble was full of prickly thorns. The thorns of the bramble pricked the soles of the fox’s
The Charles Bridge is a historic pedestrian bridge that crosses River Vltava. It is located over River Vltava in Prague, Czech Republic. The Bridge was constructed in the beginning of the 15th century. Why it is special: Made of stone, the Charles Bridge was a vital connection between Prague’s Old Town and the Castle, suddenly
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha. The Statue sits in a seated prayer position located at the Kòtoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. This Giant Buddha was constructed in 1252. Why it is special: 13.35 metres in height, the Great Buddha Statue is hollow, allowing devotees and visitors to view
Once, a crow was watching a flock of sheep while sitting on a tree. Now, this crow was very naughty. He saw a sheep near him, flew down, and sat on her back. The sheep asked in surprise, “Who is on my back? What do you want?” The crow replied, “I am a crow. Take
Baishui Terraces, popularly known as White Water Terraces, are landforms with calcium carbonate deposits contained in spring water. The White Water Terraces are located in the Haba Snow Mountains, southeast of Shangrila County, China. These Terraces are said to have been 2,00,000 to 3,00,000 years old. Why they are special: A truly scenic vista, the
The Paricutin Volcano is a dormant scoria-cone volcano. It is located in Michoacán, Mexico. The Volcano erupted suddenly and surged out of a cornfield in 1943. Why it is special: 424 metres in height, the Paricutin Volcano did not exist before 1943. It became dormant after a 9-year life span. Lying between old volcanic mountain
Once, a sailor went on a voyage and took his monkey with him. On the way, their ship was caught in a storm. The ship got wrecked. The sailor and the monkey were in the water. A dolphin saw the monkey and put him on his back. The dolphin mistook the monkey for a man.
The Cabot Trail is a highway and scenic roadway. It is located on Cape Breton Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada. The construction for the primary route was finished in 1932. Why it is special: The Cabot Trail loops around the northern tip of the Cape Breton Island. 298 km in length, the Road was named
Percé Rock is a humongous steep rock formation. It is located in Percé, Quebec, Canada. This rock formation has dated back to more than 400 million years ago. Why it is special: Resembling a ship under sail when seen from some distance, this natural rock formation is the world’s largest ‘natural arch’ in water. Created
It was a hot day. A pigeon had been flying and flying. The heat made the pigeon very thirsty. She looked around for water to quench her thirst. While flying, she saw a signboard. It showed the picture of a glass with water. The sight of the water in the glass made her very happy.
Once, a beautiful city was in danger from its enemy. The enemy had surrounded the city. The heads of the city called a meeting of all the people. They asked them to give ideas to safeguard their city. Everybody gave a different idea. A bricklayer said, “We should use bricks to protect our city as