The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) 🌌 This stunning light display occurs when charged solar particles collide with gases in Earth’s atmosphere near the poles. The lights can appear in shades of green, pink, red, purple, and blue, and can dance across the sky for hours at a time.

Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe) 🇿🇲🇿🇼 Locally known as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” meaning “The Smoke That Thunders”. Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world, over 1.7 km (1 mile) wide. The mist from the falls can rise more than 400 meters (1,300 feet) high and be seen from nearly 50 km (30 miles) away.

Mount Everest (Nepal/China) 🇳🇵🇨🇳 Standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031 feet), Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. The mountain grows about 4 millimeters taller each year due to the ongoing movement of tectonic plates!

The Great Barrier Reef (Australia) 🇦🇺 Fact: Stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles), it’s the largest coral reef system on Earth , so vast it can be seen from space! It’s home to around 10% of the world’s total fish species, including over 1,500 types of coral and marine life.

The Grand Canyon (USA) 🇺🇸 The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long and up to 1 mile (1.6 km) deep, carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. Its colorful rock layers reveal nearly 2 billion years of Earth’s geological history.

The Taj Mahal (India) 🇮🇳 Built between 1631 and 1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it’s a timeless symbol of love and devotion. The white marble structure is inlaid with over 28 types of precious and semi-precious stones that shimmer beautifully under sunlight and moonlight.

The Roman Colosseum (Italy) 🇮🇹 Completed in 80 AD, this massive amphitheater could hold up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator battles, plays, and even sea battle reenactments. Despite being nearly 2,000 years old and damaged by earthquakes, it still stands as one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks.

The Statue of Liberty Was Originally a Lighthouse Do you know the Statue of Liberty was once used as a lighthouse? When it was gifted to the United States by France in 1886, it wasn’t just a symbol of freedom. it also served a practical purpose. From 1886 to 1902, the statue functioned as a lighthouse for ships enter... Show more

Do you know World War II nearly caused a beer shortage in Britain? During the war, resources like grain, sugar, and fuel were rationed, and many breweries struggled to keep up production. Beer was considered a morale booster for soldiers and civilians alike, so the government made efforts to keep it flowing. Pubs beca... Show more

Do you know ancient Romans had fast food long before McDonald’s? In cities like Pompeii, archaeologists have discovered thermopolia small street-side shops that served hot, ready to eat meals. These shops had counters with built-in clay jars that held stews, soups, wine, and other foods. For poor Romans who didn’t hav... Show more

Chichén Itzá (Mexico) 🇲🇽 This ancient Mayan city features the famous pyramid El Castillo, which was built to align perfectly with the sun during the spring and autumn equinoxes. On those days, the sunlight creates the illusion of a serpent slithering down the pyramid’s staircase!

Machu Picchu (Peru) 🇵🇪 Built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century, Machu Picchu sits high in the Andes Mountains about 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above sea level. It remained hidden from the world until American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered it in 1911.

Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) 🇧🇷 This world-famous statue in Rio de Janeiro stands 30 meters (98 feet) tall and stretches 28 meters (92 feet) wide. It took nine years to complete (1922–1931) and was declared one of the New 7 Wonders in 2007 , symbolizing peace and openness.