Science fun facts are interesting tidbits of information that are both fun and useful. Fun facts help students stay interested in science, a subject that may otherwise seem confusing or difficult.
Anatomy Fun Facts
A human's eyes are the exact same size at every point in their life, while a person's nose and ears never stop growing. Another interesting piece of information in the area of anatomy is that much like a fingerprint, everyone has a different tongue print!
Insect Fun Facts
One scary, but interesting fact of the insect world, is that mosquitoes have 47 teeth, although, an even more disturbing fact is that a cockroach can live for several weeks without its head.
Marine Fun Facts
Marine life can be exotic and dangerous. The Giant Squid, which is found in the Atlantic Ocean, can have eyes that measure 15.75 inches wide. The tiger shark is a natural born killer: Tiger shark embryos fight each other while still in the womb and the winner gets to be born.
Astronomy Fun Fact
Planets, moons, stars and gas giants are amazing, but one is absolutely priceless. Lucy, a star in the constellation Centaurus, is a huge diamond. It's diamond weight is 10 billion trillion trillion carats.
Animal Kingdom Fun Fact
The Slow Loris primate may be the most overprotective mother in the world. Before sending her babies out to search for food, she covers them in a poisonous substance from her own mouth.
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