Fact of the Day: Thu-03-Jun-2021

Fact of the Day: 03/06/2021 What is earth’s largest living structure? It’s Australia’s Great Barrier Reef! It’s 2,300km (1,430 miles) long and can even be seen from space! Return to Daily Facts New to Pearson Online Academy? Learn More Here. Join Us on the 1st and 3rd...

Fact of the Day: Wed-02-Jun-2021

Fact of the Day: 02/06/2021 Why do whales explode when they die? Whales typically have an abundance of gas – especially methane – stored in their bodies. When they die, their skin can form little tears that allow that gas to escape. If there is even a...

Fact of the Day: Tue-01-Jun-2021

Fact of the Day: 01/06/2021 Is albinism the same as leucism? Not at all! Albinism is the complete loss of pigmentation in an animal, it is characterized by white skin and hair and red eyes. On the other hand, leucism is only the partial loss of pigmentation, and while...

Fact of the Day: Mon-31-May-2021

Fact of the Day: 31/05/2021 Is it ok if your meat is iridescent? Yes! This is completely normal! Some people may think that meat has spoiled if it looks iridescent, however, this effect is simply caused by the varying depths of fat pockets within the meat. Return to...

Fact of the Day: Fri-29-May-2021

Fact of the Day: 29/05/2021 What are the ingredients for a fire? In order for a fire to be made, there has to be three essential things present: oxygen, heat, and fuel. A fire can be started with heat which is typically made through energy, whether it’s the flick of a...