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March 23rd, 2009 at 07:47am
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Kangaroos are marsupials that are native to Australia and New Guinea (often called Papua New Guinea). Here are some interesting facts about kangaroos.
Facts About Kangaroos
- Some people hunt kangaroos for their meat. Farmers sometimes shoot them to stop them destroying grazing land. Harvesting kangaroos for their meat is much better for the environment than raising cows and sheep. Kangaroo meat is a staple part of the Aboriginal (Indigenous Australian) diet.
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March 22nd, 2009 at 06:46am
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Brazil (officially called the Federative Republic of Brazil) is a country in South America. Here are some interesting facts about Brazil.
Interesting Facts About Brazil
- Almost 200 million people live in Brazil. This makes it the fifth largest country in the world in terms of population.
- The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
- Brazil declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822.
- Most of the country has a tropical climate.
- Scientists have estimated that there may
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March 21st, 2009 at 07:51am
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Koalas are mammals that have soft, thick grey or brown fur on their back and white fur on their stomachs. But where do koalas live? This post will answer that question!
Where Do Koalas Live?
Koalas are native to Australia. They are not found in any other country in the world. Koalas are found in all states of Australia except Tasmania and Western Australia. Most koalas in South Australia were exterminated, but
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March 21st, 2009 at 04:19am
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Windshield wipers (called windscreen wipers in many parts of the world) are used all over the world to help drivers of cars, buses, trains and aircraft see when it is raining. This post will tell you who invented windshield wipers, and then look at some interesting facts about windshield wipers.
Who Invented Windshield Wipers?
The windscreen wiper was invented by Mary Anderson. She invented them after visiting New York City in 1902
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March 20th, 2009 at 02:34am
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The People’s Republic of China (commonly just called China) is the most populous country in the world. Here are some interesting facts about China.
Interesting Facts About China
- 1.29 billion people live in China. This is about one fifth of the world’s population!
- There is some evidence that a type of ‘football’ was played in China in ancient times.
- The most popular sports in China are martial arts, table tennis, swimming, snooker, football (soccer)
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March 17th, 2009 at 10:52pm
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Candy canes are a type of hard candy that usually has red and white stripes. This post will tell you who invented the candy cane and also look at some interesting facts about candy canes.
Who Invented the Candy Cane
Unfortunately, no one actually knows who invented the candy cane! In the 17th century, white blocks of candy were sold for children to enjoy. It is unclear who was the first person
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March 17th, 2009 at 12:36am
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The San Jose Sharks are members of the NHL. This post will tell you where the San Jose Sharks play their home games and then give you a few interesting facts about the Sharks!
Where Do the San Jose Sharks Play
The San Jose Sharks play at HP Pavilion located at 525 West Santa Clara Street in San Jose, California. It was previously known as Compaq Center at San Jose and San
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March 16th, 2009 at 09:38am
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Millions of people own and use computers everyday. But who invented computers? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about computers.
Who Invented Computers
As computers are defined as machines that ‘manipulate data’ there is a lot of debate about who invented the first ‘computer’. The Abacus (invented about 5,000 years ago) was used in parts of Asia for counting, so it is technically a ‘computer’
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March 15th, 2009 at 06:10am
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Panda bears are mammals that are native to China. Here are some interesting facts about pandas.
Facts About Pandas
- Giant pandas are listed as an endangered species. There are only 1,590 living in the wild. However, this number is increasing. They are endangered due to the loss of their natural habitat and their low birth rate.
- Pandas live for 25-30 years in captivity.
- They have the second longest tails of the bear family. They
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March 14th, 2009 at 12:43am
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There are over 400 poisonous species of snakes worldwide. 19 of these live in the United States. But how long do snakes live? This post will answer that question, and then tell you a few facts about snakes.
How Long Do Snakes Live?
Snakes usually live between 10-25 years, depending on the species of snakes. Large snakes usually live longer than small snakes. Some species of small snakes only live for 3
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