An Olympic medal is a badge of pride for athletes who work hard to reach their goals. The most decorated Olympian of all time is US swimmer Michael Phelps, with 28 Olympic medals. The most decorated female Olympian is Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina with 18 Olympic medals. She held the title of most decorated Olympian for 40 years before Phelps took her place.
Archives: Fun Facts
Resilience – HS
The footprints on the moon will be there for 100 million years. Talk about resilience!
Release – HS
Dogs have wet noses because they release a thin layer of mucus to help them smell.
Work – HS
Standing while doing work on the computer increases your productivity. It may also improve mood and energy levels and lower your risk of heart disease!
Think – HS
You can cut a pie into eight pieces with only three cuts. Take a moment to think about how this is possible.
Success – HS
A hugely successful artist in many ways, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” set the Guinness World Record for the most-streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours.
Strength – HS
Sloths’ arms are longer than their legs, allowing them to spend 90% of their life hanging upside down. This also makes them strong swimmers, particularly good at backstroke!
Solution – HS
Forgot your nail clippers on your mission to the moon? We have a solution for that! NASA can basically “email” tools to astronauts using 3D printers.
Safe – HS
The average person spends two weeks of their life safely waiting at traffic lights.
Respect – HS
A penguin received a great deal of respect by being knighted in Norway. His name is Nils Olav, and he lives in the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland.