Talking with a tortoise! | Ann Perrin

It is said that a 'tortoise dives into a primeval ocean and brings up a small piece of earth from which the universe is created'. There are several myths about tortoisies among American Indians and Aboriginal Australians . . . . → Read More: Talking with a tortoise! | Ann Perrin

astronomy round-up: 1 June 2012 | Jennifer Willis

“When the event occurred on June 3, 1769, scientists – including the famous Captain James Cook – fanned around the globe in an attempt to uncover the secrets of the universe. … In his new book The Day the World … . . . → Read More: astronomy round-up: 1 June 2012 | Jennifer Willis

Trivia: Portrait of Captain James Cook

Random and interesting facts about our Universe we call home. Net . . . → Read More: Trivia: Portrait of Captain James Cook