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Join us, ancient explorers, as we head back 5,000 years through history to discover fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, from its ancient beginnings to Egypt today...
Discover facts about Ancient Egypt below or skip to our facts about modern-day Egypt.

Facts about Ancient Egypt

1) Most Ancient Egyptian pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs (rulers of Ancient Egypt) and their families. To date, over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt.

2) The afterlife was incredibly important to the Egyptians. They believed that by preserving a dead person's body - which they did through the process of mummification - their soul would live on in the afterlife forever.

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3) The Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. This incredible structure weighs as much as 16 Empire State buildings!

4) Both Egyptian men and women wore make-up. The eye paint was usually green (made from copper) or black (made from lead). As well as offering protection from the sun, the Egyptians believed make-up had magical healing powers, too!

5) Unwrapped, the bandages of an Ancient Egyptian mummy could stretch for 1.6km. Yikes!

6) The Egyptian alphabet contained more than 700 hieroglyphs! Uncover the meaning behind these ancient symbols by checking out our awesome hieroglyphics feature.

7) Ancient Egyptians believed in more than 2,000 deities! They had gods for everything, from dangers to chores! Each had different responsibilities and needed to be worshipped so that life could be kept in balance.

Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable Ancient Egypt primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!

8) Cats were considered sacred animals by the Ancient Egyptians. It's thought that most families kept a cat as a pet, which they believed would bring the household good luck!

9) Love playing board games with your pals? Well, gang, so did the Ancient Egyptians! One popular game was , which was played for over 2,000 years! The game involved throwing sticks (in the same way we throw dice) to see how many squares to move your piece forward on the board.

10) The Ancient Egyptians invented lots of things we still use today, such as paper, pens, locks and keys and - believe it or not - toothpaste!

If you enjoyed these facts about Ancient Egypt, make sure you check out our other Ancient Egypt pages! Discover the Nile River, figure out hieroglyphics and learn about Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses.

Country fact file: Egypt today

Incredible ancient monuments, scorching deserts and bustling cities - this ancient country is now a sprawling, modern landscape! Read on to learn about the Egypt of today...

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OFFICIAL NAME: Arab Republic of Egypt
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Republic
CAPITAL: Cairo
POPULATION: 87, 562, 261
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Arabic
MONEY: Egyptian pound, guinay
AREA: 1,001,449 square kilometres
MAJOR MOUNTAIN RANGES: Eastern Highlands
MAJOR RIVER: Nile
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Map of Egypt

Egypt: geography and landscape

Without the Nile River, all of Egypt would be desert. Only about an 2.5cm of rain falls throughout Egypt each year. But each summer, the Nile river rises because of rains at its source, far to the south in Ethiopia. When this happens, floods cover the river's valleys, leaving sediments needed for trees, plants and crops to grow.

Egypt is often divided into two sections - Upper Egypt in the south and Lower Egypt in the north. The sections are named this way because the Nile flows from south to north. The river empties into the Mediterranean Sea, on the country's north coast.

Southern Egypt's landscape contains low mountains and desert. Northern Egypt has wide valleys near the Nile, and desert to the east and west. North of Cairo (Egypt's capital city) is the sprawling, triangular Nile River Delta. This fertile land is completely covered with farms.

Egypt's incredible nature

Egypt is home to a wide variety of animals and plants, including cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles and cobras. The best places to see Egypt's wildlife are in its 21 protected regions, which include oases, deserts, mountains, coastal areas, river islands and wetlands.

Egyptians have always been close to the natural world. The ancient Egyptians left paintings and carvings (which can still be seen today!) of large animals like elephants, hippos, leopards and cheetahs. These animals were once common in Egypt, but they are now rare or extinct because of hunting and habitat loss.

The history of Egypt

The first people to live on the banks of the Nile were hunters and fishermen, who settled there over 8,000 years ago. They learned to grow crops and raise animals, and they began to build villages and towns. They traded with their neighbours and learned to sail boats. By 3000 B.C., a civilisation was established.

Around 3100 B.C., the kingdoms of Upper and Lower Egypt were unified under a powerful king, later called a pharaoh. These kings built huge pyramids, temples and other impressive monuments. They also conquered other lands.

By 1000 B.C., Egypt had split into smaller parts and the kingdom was in decline. Strong neighbours attacked and took over Egyptian territory - in 31 B.C., Egypt fell under Roman control and centuries later, in A.D. 640, Muslim warriors took over Egypt. These Arab forces ruled Egypt for several centuries and founded the modern capital, Cairo.

In 1882, the British invaded and occupied Egypt. The British wanted control of the Suez Canal, which linked the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea and greatly shortened the sailing trip from Asia to Europe. The British stayed until Egypt declared independence in 1952.

Egyptian people and culture

About 90 percent of Egyptians are Muslim, which means they are followers of the Islam religion. About ten percent of Egyptians are Copts, one of the oldest branches of the Christian religion.

Egypt's population is growing rapidly. This puts strain on Egypt's resources, since most people live in a narrow strip of land along the Nile River. Having so many people in such a small area causes overcrowding everywhere, from schools and hospitals to apartment buildings and public transport.

Children are highly valued in Egypt, especially in rural areas where they help on family farms. Children are also expected to look after their parents in their old age.

Egyptian government and economy

Egypt's geography, population, history and military strength have made it highly influential in the region. Egypt is a democratic republic, although some critics claim that it is not truly democratic. Until 2005, there was never more than one presidential candidate to vote for.

Egypt's most valuable resources are oil and gas, which are exported to other countries. Other exports include metals, textiles, livestock and chemical products. Tourism is also an important part of Egypt's economy, with visitors flocking to see the famous ancient monuments and to enjoy the country's beautiful beaches.

Want to learn more about awesome ancient cultures? Then check out our Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece features. Plus, discover more amazing facts from around the world in National Geographic Kids magazine!

Image credits: Egypt map: National Geographic Maps. Mosque in Egypt: Rraheb, Dreamstime. Man pouring juice, Cairo, Egypt: Jackmalipan, Dreamstime. Outdoor cafe in Cairo, Egypt: Jackmalipan, Dreamstime. Sphinx and pyramid at Giza, Egypt: Javarman, Dreamstime. All other photographs and illustrations: Getty Images UK

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Common Name:

Green Iguana

Scientific Name:

Iguana iguana

Average Life Span In The Wild:

20 years

Size relative to a 6-ft man:

Green, or common, iguanas are among the largest lizards in the Americas, averaging around 6.5 feet long and weighing about 11 pounds.

In Captivity as Pets

They are also among the most popular reptile pets in the United States, despite being quite difficult to care for properly. In fact, most captive iguanas die within the first year, and many are either turned loose by their owners or given to reptile rescue groups.

Range and Habitat

The green iguana's extensive range comprises the rain forests of northern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and southern Brazil. They spend most of their lives in the canopy, descending only infrequently to mate, lay eggs, or change trees.

Behavior

Primarily herbivores, iguanas are active during the day, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruit. They generally live near water and are excellent swimmers. If threatened, they will leap from a branch, often from great heights, and escape with a splash to the water below. They are also tough enough to land on solid ground from as high as 40 feet and survive.

Defensive Adaptations

Iguanas' stout build gives them a clumsy look, but they are fast and agile on land. They have strong jaws with razor-sharp teeth and sharp tails, which make up half their body length and can be used as whips to drive off predators. They can also detach their tails if caught and will grow another without permanent damage.

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In this quest for speed an F1 team's factory never stands still, working year-round to improve every part of the car from the front wing to the diffuser, coming up with increasingly complex designs to find that edge.

Without a fistful of engineering qualifications to your name, the finer points of how an F1 car works can be hard to grasp. But with simple explanations of the key areas, anyone can understand the basics of what goes into making an F1 car fast.

The front wing

The front wing is one of the most important parts of an F1 car. As the first part of the car to come into contact with the oncoming airflow when the car hits the track, the front wing is fundamental for the car's aerodynamic performance.

A well-designed front wing will improve the all-round performance of a car - but if a team gets it wrong, it will have to try to recover the damage and compensate with the rest of the car.

Although the front wing has to create downforce of its own, it also has to work the airflow around the front tyres to reduce the amount of wake left behind it.

If it manages to do that, the rest of the car is able to benefit tremendously, improving other areas such as the floor and the diffuser.

The central section of the front wing has to have a 500mm-wide neutral section on all the cars. The tips of the wing elements create a vortex that helps to improve the quality of the airflow all around the car, feeding the diffuser as well as working to stop the negative drag created by the front tyre.

Every little detail on the wing works to send the airflow outside of the front tyre and away from the underside of the car.

The endplates stop the high-pressured air on top of the wing from spilling underneath, increasing the level of downforce produced. They are also used to guide the airflow around the tyre and the attached footplate develops a vortex, which also helps to divert the airflow.

For 2019 the front wings were widened to two metres wide and a tightening of regulations meant that designers had to be much more restrained in their ideas compared to the previous few years.

The idea behind the change was that with a less effective airflow around the car, closer racing could occur on track.

The rear wing

The drag reduction system (DRS), introduced in 2011, is the device that allows part of the rear wing to open up on a straight.

When activated, the system lifts the leading edge of the wing up by 70 millimetres to create a much larger slot gap - and reduces the frontal area of the car. This means that the car has less drag, providing a boost to the top speed.

The system contains an actuator mounted on the rear wing which is connected to a linkage, which lifts the wing up or down almost instantly.

Usually when the driver lifts off the accelerator the DRS closes off automatically and the airflow reattaches to the rear wing, ensuring that the driver gets their downforce back.

Before 2017, the rear wing was much taller and narrower but the regulations change left it longer and considerably wider.

For 2019 the wing underwent another substantial modification. The new rules made the rear wing taller again and the flap size increased by 20mm, making the use of DRS much more effective in an attempt to improve overtaking.

Around a circuit there are several DRS zones, usually on the longer straights, where the system can be activated.

When a driver is less than a second behind a rival on track, they may use DRS to try and overtake the car ahead.

However, DRS isn't a guarantee that an overtake will occur, with examples of drivers remaining stuck within DRS range for lap after lap littering F1's recent history.

The driver with DRS has a lot to consider, such as braking point and positioning the car to make sure they are well-placed to leave the corner ahead of the leading driver.

The sidepods

The sidepods play an important part in packaging the car as tightly as possible, housing the radiators and manifolds compactly, minimising drag.

The main radiator inlets are positioned on either side of the car and must accept enough air to provide sufficient cooling to the power unit.

Without enough cooling the engine and its other components are liable to overheat, losing performance and potentially failing.

The inlets have to be carefully designed to be as efficient at cooling as possible while remaining as small as possible, and must also be positioned to be fed with the maximum amount of clean air.

The deformable safety structures, positioned on either side of the cockpit, are a very important part of an F1 car.

Until 2016 the deformable structures were situated at the front of the sidepod and the length was mandatory, with dimensions fixed for every car.

By 2018 most teams were following the trend of separating the deformable structure from the length of the sidepod, with the sidepod around 15cm shorter than the crash structure.

As a means of reducing drag, this is a better distance from the front axle, helping to prevent the negative influence of the airflow from the tyre and thereby improving cooling.

Since the early 2000s the sidepods have also featured a distinctive undercut around the bottom, channelling airflow around the top of the floor in a streamlined fashion to shorten its path.

This airflow can also be used around the edges of the floor, effectively providing a seal. The sidepods also open up at the rear in order to expel any hot air and teams often flare these openings up at circuits renowned for their high temperatures.

The diffuser

The diffuser is the flared opening at the rear of the floor and is the part of the car responsible for generating the most downforce from the underside of the vehicle.

Airflow is accelerated under the floor where it creates a lower pressure area, thus generating downforce as the higher-pressure air on top of the car pushes it downwards.

As the diffuser opens up the airflow accelerates further, creating an area of lowest pressure underneath the floor.

This airflow is then drawn into the diffuser space, expanding to make a transition zone from the fast underfloor velocity to the ambient velocity surrounding the car.

The diffuser has to be carefully shaped to ensure no separation of airflow as it exits the space under the car, which can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the overall floor.

Turbulent air flowing under the floor can also damage the performance, creating pockets of higher pressure which can upset the stability of the car's underbody.

The diffuser area is another part of the car that has been revised in recent years. Until 2017, the rules curtailed the varying designs of the diffuser but since then designers have been able to play with not only the vertical strakes on the diffuser and the shape of the diffuser itself, but also the area around the tyre to improve the airflow.

It is imperative that teams maximise the gains on offer from the diffuser, and understand how the airflow leaves the diffuser area in order to minimise the trailing drag produced by the car.

The edge of the diffuser comes equipped with small winglets around the top of the surface and inside the diffuser there are strakes which create vortices to further develop the low-pressure zone under the floor.

Together with the rear wing, these pieces are responsible for creating as much downforce as possible for the car.

The suspension

The suspension is the link between a car and its wheels, dictating how it reacts to the road and to the driver's inputs.

On a F1 car, teams are allowed up to six structural members per wheel, typically made up of two double wishbones, the pushrod or pullrod and a steering arm or track rod, depending on if it is the front or the rear suspension.

Teams often employ pullrod suspension at the rear of the car, and in 2019 all 10 teams on the grid employed pushrod suspension at the front.

When the wheel moves up in response to the track, the spring is pushed into compression by the pushrod. A pullrod will be mounted in reverse and the preference between the two is simply a result of a car's packaging.

Most set-up work done on an F1 car will be to the suspension and teams can make changes to the camber, toe, spring rates, ride height and a whole host of other properties to suit a certain track.

Tyres also act as part of the car's suspension and have to be considered when designing the car. Different compounds have different properties, and it is not unusual to see a car's suspension responding better to certain compounds than others.

The suspension is also an integral part of the aerodynamics of a car. The steering lever is often within the top wishbone to have a neutral influence on the car and to improve the airflow to the rest of the car.

The lower wishbone is usually very high so that the two wishbones are very close to better direct the airflow to the rest of the car.

Suspension design has advanced significantly throughout F1 history. McLaren's 1969 contender - the M7C - had incredibly basic suspension with just a spring damper connecting the wishbones and little wiggle room to adjust the set-up for different conditions.

By the time that the M19C came along in 1972, suspension design had already become more complicated.

Instead of a simple damper spring unit projecting out of the car, the system had been moved inboard and was connected with a rocker - and the quite sophisticated rising rate system of linkage had been introduced.

This allowed the engineers to customise the compression of the suspension and meant the car could be set up in different ways.

Suspension design has come on an incredibly long way in the intervening years and today it is far more technical than it ever used to be - not just serving a suspension purpose, but an aerodynamic one as well.

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Five Things About Ballet

1. Ballet dancers must train for many years and learn a very specific technique before they are ready to perform onstage for audiences.

2. Ballet has been around for a very long time! It began around the year 1500 in Italy.

3. Classical ballet was formed in the court of King Louis XIV in France in the 17th century, who was named the Sun King based on a role he danced.

4. King Louis XIV created the first ballet company and called it Paris Opéra Ballet. It still exists today!

5. The formula for traditional classical ballet: Dancing + Drama + Décor + Music = Classical Ballet.

What to Know About Pointe Shoes

Developed in the early 19th century, pointe shoes are worn by ballet dancers so they can dance on the tips of their toes.

Pointe shoes look just like slippers and are made from layers of canvas, glue and hard leather to help support the foot. The outside of the shoe is covered with pink satin that is sometimes dyed to match the dancer's skin or the design of the costume.

To keep the shoe on tightly, dancers sew satin ribbons to it and tie them securely around their ankles.

Sweat and body heat soften pointe shoes and, at a certain point, they can no longer be used. Dancers can go through one pair of pointe shoes in a single performance!

Male dancers do not usually wear pointe shoes, However some ballets such as Sir Frederick Ashton's The Dream, require male dancers to wear them.

What is Stage Hair and Makeup?

Where Do Tutus Come From?

A tutu is a special kind of skirt the dancers wear. The first tutus were floor length gowns with heavy decorations worn in the royal courts in the 15th and 16th centuries. But these were very big and heavy, making it hard for the dancers to move.

In the early 1800s, with the introduction of the pointe shoe and the creation of many fairy tales about nymphs and other worldly creatures, the Romantic tutu became popular. This tutu comes just below the dancers' knees and is dreamy and ethereal but also allows them to move more freely.

As ballet technique developed, becoming more complicated and challenging, the tutu was shortened to just above the knee. This bell-shaped tutu is known as a Classical tutu. It was much easier for dancers to perform in and the audience could see the positions of the legs and the dazzling footwork.

Choreographers and costume designers in the 21st century now choose costumes which best suit the purpose of their ballets. This means that depending on the ballet, you may see a Romantic tutu, a Classical tutu or no tutus at all!

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Cheeks puffed, growling, and ready to pick a fight with a barn cat: The black-bellied hamster is a far cry from the domesticated hamster you might have as a pet. It’s a good thing these black-bellied hamsters are defending themselves, because in France, where only 500 to 1,000 remain in the wild, th…

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Scientific Name:

Lophiiformes

Size relative to a teacup:

The angry-looking deep sea anglerfish has a right to be cranky. It is quite possibly the ugliest animal on the planet, and it lives in what is easily Earth's most inhospitable habitat: the lonely, lightless bottom of the sea.

Population

There are more than 200 species of anglerfish, most of which live in the murky depths of the Atlantic and Antarctic oceans, up to a mile below the surface, although some live in shallow, tropical environments. Generally dark gray to dark brown in color, they have huge heads and enormous crescent-shaped mouths filled with sharp, translucent teeth. Some angler fish can be quite large, reaching 3.3 feet in length. Most however are significantly smaller, often less than a foot.

Anglerfish Lure

Their most distinctive feature, worn only by females, is a piece of dorsal spine that protrudes above their mouths like a fishing pole-hence their name. Tipped with a lure of luminous flesh this built-in rod baits prey close enough to be snatched. Their mouths are so big and their bodies so pliable, they can actually swallow prey up to twice their own size.

Males vs. Females

The male, which is significantly smaller than the female, has no need for such an adaptation. In lieu of continually seeking the vast abyss for a female, it has evolved into a permanent parasitic mate. When a young, free-swimming male angler encounters a female, he latches onto her with his sharp teeth. Over time, the male physically fuses with the female, connecting to her skin and bloodstream and losing his eyes and all his internal organs except the testes. A female will carry six or more males on her body.

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Scientific Name: Lophiiformes Size relative to a teacup: The angry-looking deep sea anglerfish has a right to be cranky. It is quite possibly the ugliest animal on the planet, and it lives in what is easily Earth's most inhospitable habitat: the lonely, lightless bottom of the sea.

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Remember being eight years old and trying to blow a gum bubble bigger than your head? You loved that sticky treat when you were a kid. Who are you kidding? You still love it.

So does everyone else. Bubble gum is everywhere, from vending machines to your favorite online bulk candy store.

But where did bubble gum come from?

The History of Bubble Gum

Gum has been around in one form or another since nearly the beginning of human history. The Maya had a version of it, and so did ancient northern Europeans.

The first gum sold commercially was created by John Curtis in the 1840's. It was made from the resin of spruce trees. Over the years people invented artificial flavorings, chewier substances and new forms, like the Gumball.

Bubble gum was invented in 1906 by Frank Fleer. He wanted a way to stand out from his rival gum manufacturers, and boy did he find it.

His first attempt was too sticky, but Fleer didn't give up. He set a team to work on it. In 1928, 22 years after Fleer first got the idea, an employee named Walter Diemer created a successful formula.

They Called It Dubble Bubble

Is it any surprise, then, that Double Bubble has become one of America's favorite bubble gum brands with chewy treats in all kinds of flavors and forms. Including:

Double Bubble Gum Balls - This classic rainbow of bite-size gumballs includes strawberry, blueberry, lemon-lime, orange, cherry, banana, grape and pineapple.

Double Bubble Big Bar - Because there's no such thing as too much bubble gum, this 10 inch bar is made on the original recipe from 1928.

Double Bubble Home Run Baseball Gum - They look like baseballs but they're really gum! Perfect for your baseball team, softball team, or sports-themed party.

Double Bubble Sugar Free Gum - Can't have sugar, but want to enjoy a chewy treat? Double Bubble has you covered with sugar free bubble gum.

Double Bubble Twists - Individually wrapped chunks of chewy gum with the classic flavor of Double Bubble.

Double Bubble Birthday Cake Bubble Gum - Celebrate your special day with cake flavored bubble gum. Each tube of 8 pieces contains a mix of white, yellow and pink gumballs with blue and pink sprinkles!

Dubble Bubble Mix - If you just can't decide, get a bit of everything with gum balls, cry baby sour gumballs, and assorted flavored bubble gum twists in grape, apple, original, and watermelon flavors.

Beyond Double Bubble

Of course, Double Bubble isn't the only company to make bubble gum. Other manufacturers adjusted the idea and ran with it, resulting in some pretty innovative treats.

Seedlings Fruit Shaped Bubble Gum - Fruit shaped gumballs filled with tiny candy seeds. So fun, you'll want to chew them all at once.

Big League Chew - Classic pouches of shredded gum makes you look like a baseball player from the heyday of the game.

Big League Chew Bubblegum Balls - Get the great flavor of Big League Chew in a classic gumball package.

Bubble Gum Cigars - Celebrate the birth of a baby with a cigar that's safe for the kiddies. It's a boy and it's a girl cigars help you welcome your little one.

Original Bazooka - A blast of bubblegum flavor in a hip new package.

Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape - Feet of fun! This gum tape comes inside its own tape dispenser. Rip off a little. Or take a lot. It's up to you. This twelve pack includes tangy tropical, sour blue raspberry and of course, awesome original. More than 72 feet of bubble gum fun.

Even more Bubble Gum Fun

For even more bubble gum fun, visit our bulk candy store. There you'll find gumballs in every color of the rainbow, perfect for your party or candy buffet.

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Bubble Gum 101: A Short History of Invention

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Remember being eight years old and trying to blow a gum bubble bigger than your head? You loved that sticky treat when you were a kid. Who are you kidding? You still love it. So does everyone else. Bubble gum is everywhere, from vending machines to your favorite online bulk candy store.