What was a Thunder Beast?
The prehistoric name for the Thunder beast was the Brontotherium, which looked like a modern …
Who is the longest standing serving sailor in the Navy?
His name was Sir Provo William Perry Wallis and he was born in 1791. His …
What is the Chinese New Year?
We’ve all heard of Chinese New Year but do you know why they celebrate at …
Who was St Valentine?
St Valentine was a Roman Bishop whom it is believed betrayed the orders of Emperor …
What is Santes Dwynwen – St Dwynwens Day?
St Dwynwen was the welsh patron saint of lovers, making her Wales’ equivalent to St …
What are Bilboes?
Bilboes were long iron bars which were attached to prisoners legs to stretch them apart …
Who were the Sullivan Brothers?
They were five brothers from America who enlisted in the US Navy back in January …
Facts about Dinosaur Brains
When scientists wanted to discover how clever a dinosaur was they would compare the size …
What was the earliest form of writing?
The earliest form of writing did not use letters, but Pictograms, meaning that each picture …
Who was the first woman to find a Fossil?
The first female to find a fossil was a young girl named Mary Anning. She …
Could Dinosaurs Fly?
The simple answer is yes and they belonged to a group of reptiles known as …
Suchomimus Facts
The Suchomimus is one of the lesser known dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period from around …