jdev Discover the nation that's actually the peaks of a massive underwater mountain. Explore fascinating geographical facts about this unique island chain.
diego The Acropolis of Athens
Did Poseidon strike the stone? (Oh yeah!) / Look how the olive tree has grown! (Oh-oh!)
diego Mythology says Athena and Poseidon competed on this very hill to become the city's patron deity.
diego Long before the famous marble temples, older structures occupied the sacred summit.
Fun Fact
Acropolis translation: The word 'Acropolis' comes from the Greek words 'akron' (highest point) and 'polis' (city), literally meaning 'high city' or 'citadel on the hill'.
Glossary
acropolis (noun)
A fortified hilltop or citadel of an ancient Greek city. This rocky hill in Athens hosted the mythical contest between Athena and Poseidon for the city's patronage.
A fortified hilltop or citadel of an ancient Greek city. This rocky hill in Athens hosted the mythical contest between Athena and Poseidon for the city's patronage.
Quiz
What did the Athenians do with the debris of the destroyed temples after the Persians left?
Reflection
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suaz Western Australian Spider Orchids
Eight-inch petals dancing in the breeze! (Ooh, in the breeze!) Swaying in the wind to do what they please! (Yeah, do what they please!)
suaz This orchid's duck-shaped head swings down to trap insects for pollination.
suaz I had no idea that almost ten percent of all flower species are orchids!
Fun Fact
Sticky pollinia: Deceptive meadow orchids use visual tricks to lure bugs, gluing these specialized, gluey pollen packets onto fooled insects.
Glossary
Ophrys insectifera (noun)
A European fly orchid that mimics the shape and scent of female digger wasps to trick males into pollinating it. This botanical con artist shows how deceptive visuals drive evolution.
A European fly orchid that mimics the shape and scent of female digger wasps to trick males into pollinating it. This botanical con artist shows how deceptive visuals drive evolution.
Quiz
Which mythical gift did Athena present to win the patronage of Athens?
Achievement
Project completed!
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Gossip
¿Deberían los perros tener vacaciones pagadas junto a sus dueños?
juju0421 La palabra 'panda' se usó primero para este pequeño acróbata pelirrojo del Himalaya.
Fun Fact
El nombre original: Frédéric Cuvier describió al panda rojo en 1825 como el mamífero más bello del planeta, llamándolo Ailurus fulgens, que significa gato brillante.
Glossary
panda rojo (sustantivo masculino)
Mamífero arborícola de pelaje rojizo y cola anillada, nativo de los bosques del Himalaya. El zoólogo Frédéric Cuvier describió científicamente a esta especie en 1825, décadas antes que al panda gigante.
Mamífero arborícola de pelaje rojizo y cola anillada, nativo de los bosques del Himalaya. El zoólogo Frédéric Cuvier describió científicamente a esta especie en 1825, décadas antes que al panda gigante.
