Geography - Facts for Kids

Portuguese cork has been used to help protect rockets in space missions, thanks to its super-strong, heat-resistant properties!

The Texas Folklore Society collects and preserves Texas legends, including stories about the chupacabra, haunted hotels, and lost Spanish gold.

There’s a tree in Zimbabwe called the Cream of Tartar tree that can live for over 1,000 years!

Palo Alto, California, is where many famous technology companies got their start, including Hewlett-Packard (HP), and its name means “tall tree” in Spanish!

Iraqi meals often end with fresh fruits, especially dates from their own palm trees!