It was 104 years ago, in the early hours of April 15 at 2:20 am that the reportedly “unsinkable” Titanic went down to its resting place at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It had struck an iceberg hours earlier at 11:40 pm, April 14 and the events that happened prior, during and after, have
Did you notice that today is the fourth day of the fourth month? So, what do you know about April, the first month of the second quarter of the year? Below are some things no one ever told you about the beautiful April. And the Month Was Named APRIL! The origin of this name lies
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Does the title trip you up? Bacteria are a taboo, especially with regard our health, aren’t they? So, how come we have colonies of them living in our guts, and seem to be honky-dory with it? Before your mind goes haywire, flying in different directions with several worries; you really should listen to what doctors
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Flamingoes. Those beautiful birds with long, graceful legs. Perhaps, you have seen one in real life, or the closest contact you have had with one was through your television screen. Whatever the case, have you ever wondered why flamingoes tend to stand on only one leg at times? And if you haven’t, this article will
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1. Baboons are found only in Africa and the Arabia. 2. Baboons are some of the world’s largest monkeys, and males of different species average from 33 to 82 pounds (15 to 37 kilograms). 3. There are five different species of Baboon which are the Olive Baboon, the Guinea Baboon, the Chacma Baboon, the Yellow Baboon and the
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If you are a student of Mathematics, you would have heard of this famous number, pi, or represented by the Greek symbol, π. You also know that it simply describes how the circumference of a circle varies with its diameter, and that it is the ratio of the two. It is roughly 3.14, but not
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Crowds across Asia were treated to stunning views of a total solar eclipse on Wednesday morning. Those in Indonesia had the best vantage point, just as the moon blacked out the sun in totality over Indonesia’s main western island of Sumatra, before moving eastwards across Sulawesi and Borneo, and then over to the Maluku Islands.
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An albatross aloft can be a spectacular sight. These feathered giants have the longest wingspan of any bird—up to 11 feet (3.4 meters)! Fast Facts about Albatross 1. Albatross has big head with strong, hooked beak. Since albatross mainly eats slippery prey, beak has sharp blades on the side to prevent loss of the catch.
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Italy consists of a mountainous peninsula in southern Europe extending into the Mediterranean Sea and includes the islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and about 70 other smaller islands. Italy is officially known as the Italian Republic. The capital of Italy is Rome. Fast Facts about Italy 1. The name Italy comes from the word italia, meaning “calf land,” perhaps
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Cobra Habitat. Cobras live in hot tropical areas in Africa, Australia, and Southern Asia and their relatives, the Coral Snake, can be found in the United States. They can be found underground, in trees, and under rocks. The King Cobra is not only an excellent climber but a super swimmer as well. They live
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