Why do the ancient Egyptians use the pyramid shape..?

The tombs built for ancient Egyptian kings are known as 'pyramids'. Actually, the Egyptian themselves called these tombs 'Mer'. However, since these tombs looked a bit like a pointy topped wheat cakes, the Greeks used the word 'pyramids' to describe them, for 'pyramis' means 'wheat cakes' in Greek. The word 'pyramid' comes from 'pyramis'. Do you know what...

Why are Giza pyramid so important..?

The great pyramid at Giza are important for two reasons: First of all, they are the largest and sturdiest of all the pyramids that were built till then. The first and the largest pyramid was built for the pharaoh Khufu, and the second for his son Khafra, who  is also known as Chephren. Khafra's pyramid is guarded by...

Do astronauts have toilet in space..?

Do you the question astronauts get asked most often.? It's : How do you go to the bathroom in space.? There is a toilet on the shuttle.  Astronauts strap themselves to it they won't float off. Water isn't used to flesh waste products away because it doesn't flow in weightlessness. Air is used instead. It sucks the waste...

What is a tsunami..?

Tsunami is a Japanese word that means "harbor wave". It is in harbors that tsunamis do  the most damage. We sometimes call tsunamis tidal waves, though they're not caused by  tides. Oceanographers call tsunamis seismic sea waves. Whatever their name, those who lived through them call them killers. What actually a tsunami..? It's a wave of water that...

How did Queen Hatshepsut become the pharaoh.?

         In ancient Egypt, only a man could be the pharaoh. A woman could own land, inherit from family members, and even go to court to defend her rights. But, a queen called Hatshepsut who was suppose to be regent  for her six year old stepson, declared herself to be a pharaoh. This determined woman ruled Egypt for...

Why were cats important to the ancient Egypt.?

               The cat, in ancient Egypt was sacred and respected creature. They fascinated the Egyptians, and were venerated by all. There was even a cat goddess called Basta, who protected cats and children. The Egyptians prayed to Basta, the cat goddess, to keep the rats out of their grain bins.                When a cat died, its owner would...

Why do you shiver when you are cold.?

If you are exposed to a foggy place in the early morning, or got wet in a heavy rain, you may wonder why you experience a special sensation called shivering. this is actually a trick of your body. When you are cold, you need to warm up. And shivering is a form of movement that happens automatically, and...