Amazing facts for kids

Machu Picchu is believed to have been built by the Inca emperor Pachacuti in the mid-15th century as a royal estate.

Machu Picchu is believed to have been built by the Inca emperor Pachacuti in the mid-15th century as a royal estate.

The Statue of Liberty, officially titled "Liberty Enlightening the World," was a gift from the people of France to the United States.

The Statue of Liberty, officially titled "Liberty Enlightening the World," was a gift from the people of France to the United States.

The tower was designed to be a vertical structure, but its tilt became apparent during the early stages of construction.

The tower was designed to be a vertical structure, but its tilt became apparent during the early stages of construction.

Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the construction of the Sydney Opera House took 14 years and was completed in 1973.

Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the construction of the Sydney Opera House took 14 years and was completed in 1973.

The Kremlin, meaning "fortress inside a city," is a fortified complex located at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River.

The Kremlin, meaning "fortress inside a city," is a fortified complex located at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River.

Construction began over 2,000 years ago. However, the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

Construction began over 2,000 years ago. However, the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).

Turtles belong to the order Testudines. They have been around for more than 220 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving reptiles.

Turtles belong to the order Testudines. They have been around for more than 220 million years, making them one of the oldest surviving reptiles.

Mulberries come from the Morus genus, which includes various species of deciduous trees and shrubs that bear the delicious fruit.

Mulberries come from the Morus genus, which includes various species of deciduous trees and shrubs that bear the delicious fruit.

Strawberries are one of the few fruits that wear their seeds on the outside, with the average strawberry boasting around 200 seeds.

Strawberries are one of the few fruits that wear their seeds on the outside, with the average strawberry boasting around 200 seeds.

Despite their name, blackberries can also come in shades of red and purple, depending on the specific variety.

Despite their name, blackberries can also come in shades of red and purple, depending on the specific variety.

Commissioned by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Terracotta Army was created to guard him in the afterlife, symbolizing the might of his rule.

Commissioned by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the Terracotta Army was created to guard him in the afterlife, symbolizing the might of his rule.

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