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Is there a dinosaur hiding in the Congo?

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Is there a dinosaur hiding in the Congo?

by John Mil Norffas

In 1776, a French missionary named Abbé Lievain Bonaventure was exploring Africa.

The Secret Lives of Sheep

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The Secret Lives of Sheep

by Elliot Benson

The dog crouched low. Its ears pricked up as it stays alert. In front of it, a flock of animals are staring back at it.

Peanuts

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Memory Boosters

by Louis Murphy

Hundreds of years ago, students preparing for exams in the world’s oldest universities used rosemary to help them study.

Topiary

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Topiary

by Sarah Hull

Topiary is the art of cutting living trees and shrubs into special shapes.

Time to Go Barefoot

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Time to Go Barefoot

by Louis Murphy

According to experts, modern footwear harms your feet.

A Smell of Success

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A Smell of Success

by Sarah Hull

People have made perfume for thousands of years. But perfume is now more widely used than at any time before.

A ruby ring

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Rubies

by Ruth Smith

Rubies are precious stones which come from the same family of gemstones as sapphires and emeralds.

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Hot dog, diggedy dog!

by Louis Murphy

"Hot dog, diggedy dog!" is a way of saying something looks good.

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What are Probiotics?

by Sarah Hull

Makers of yoghurt and milk drinks made up the word "probiotic".

Sushi

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Sushi: the New Fast Food

by Betty Cookwell

Today sushi is popular in most countries.