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What Do Zebras Eat

April 17th, 2009 at 06:02am Under what do animals eat

Zebras are animals well known for their beautiful black and white stripes. But where do zebras live? This post will answer that question and also tell you a few interesting facts about zebras.

What do Zebras Eat?

Zebras are herbivores, which means they eat only plants and grasses. They do not eat any meat. Grass is the main part of their diet, but they also like to eat shrubs, herbs, twigs, leaves

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How to Buy a Laptop Computer

April 17th, 2009 at 12:55am Under shopping

This step-by-step guide will tell you how to buy a laptop computer.

How to Buy a Laptop Computer

1. Start by doing as much research as you can. Search the internet for particular models of laptops you are thinking about buying. Find out what the prices are at some online stores and at your local electronic and computer stores.
2. Consider your specific needs. Do you just need a basic computer for word processing and

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Interesting Facts About Uruguay

April 15th, 2009 at 02:04am Under facts

Uruguay is a a country located in the southeast of South America. Here are some interesting facts about Uruguay that you probably don’t know.

Interesting Facts About Uruguay

• About 3.5 million people live in Uruguay. Almost half of population live in the capital of Uruguay- Montevideo.
• Uruguay is a democratic country. The president is both the head of state and the head of government.
• About 95% of the population are of ‘mostly European’ decent.
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Who Invented Crayons

April 14th, 2009 at 08:01am Under who invented

Crayons are used by thousands of people worldwide everyday. They are used for writing, coloring and drawing. But who invented crayons? This post will answer that very question!

Who Invented Crayons?

For thousands of years, mankind has used a variety of different instruments to write and draw. However, the first ‘modern’ crayons originated in Europe. No one knows who first invented them, but they were probably made of a mixture between charcoal

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Where Do Giraffes Live

April 12th, 2009 at 11:33pm Under animals

The giraffe is the tallest of all land living animal species. But where do giraffes live? This post will answer that question, and also tell you a few facts about giraffes.

Where do giraffes live?

Giraffes live in only one continent- Africa. They are found between the countries of Chad (which is in Central Africa) and South Africa. They live in savannas, grassland or open woodland. They enjoy roaming through both dense

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Where Do Squirrels Live

April 11th, 2009 at 01:14am Under animals

Squirrels are small rodents which mainly eat nuts, seeds, fruit and fungi. But where do squirrels live? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about squirrels.

Where do squirrels live?

Squirrels live in most parts of the world. They are found in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. There are no squirrels in Australia. Squirrels live in woodland, as they build nests (called ‘dreys’) in trees. The

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Why do we give Easter Eggs

April 9th, 2009 at 11:21pm Under General

During Easter, many people give Easter eggs to their friends and family. But why do we give Easter eggs? That is what this post will answer.

Why do we give Easter eggs?

In an ancient Pagan ritual, eggs were used to symbolize the rebirth of earth. Early Christians adopted this and used it to represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The hard shell of the egg represents the sealed Tomb where Jesus

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Interesting Facts About Peru

April 9th, 2009 at 12:34am Under facts

Peru (officially the Republic of Peru) is a country located in South America. Here are some interesting facts about Peru.

Interesting Facts About Peru

• Peru is classified as a ‘developing country’. About 40% of the population live in poverty.
• The official (and most spoken) language in Peru is Spanish. Many Peruvians speak native languages.
• Voting in elections is compulsory for all citizens aged 18 to 70.
• Peru is divided into 25 different ‘regions’ and one

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What Do Bats Eat

April 8th, 2009 at 11:47am Under what do animals eat

Bats are mammals. There are over 1,100 species of bats worldwide. But what do bats eat? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about bats.

What do Bats Eat?

About 70% of bats are insectivores, which are carnivores that feed on insects and very small animals. Most of the other species of bats are frugivores. This means that they mainly eat fruit. A few species of

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Who Invented Scissors

April 7th, 2009 at 06:37am Under who invented

Scissors are used by millions of people everyday to cut objects. But who invented scissors? This post will answer that question, and also look at some interesting facts about scissors.

Who Invented Scissors?

No one knows who invented the first pair of scissors. We do know, however, that scissors were probably invented in Ancient Egypt in 1500BC. They were ‘spring scissors’ with two bronze blades connected at the handles by a thin

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