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What are Shallots

April 6th, 2009 at 05:10am Under what are

Shallots are vegetables. They are relatives of onions. They have a similar taste to onions, but they are sweeter and have a milder taste. They are used a lot in cooking and some people eat pickled shallots. Deep fried shallots are eaten in parts of Asia. The skin of a shallot can be golden brown or rose red in color. They have an off-white flesh. So know you know the

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Interesting Facts About Australia

April 4th, 2009 at 07:47am Under facts

Australia (officially the Commonwealth of Australia) is a country in the Southern Hemisphere. Here are some interesting facts about Australia.

• Australia is the sixth largest country by total area. However, the population is relatively small. Only 21.7 million people live in Australia.
• 60% of the population is concentrated in five capital cities- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
• Australia was originally called ‘New South Wales’.
• Australia is well known for its strong international sporting

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Interesting Facts About Easter

April 4th, 2009 at 02:59am Under facts

Easter is an important celebration in the Christian calender. Christians believe that Jesus Christ was crucified as a sacrifice for mankind and was raised from the dead three days later. Here are some interesting facts about Easter.

Interesting Facts About Easter

• Easter is a ‘moveable feast’ because the date it is celebrated changes every year! Easter falls on the first Sunday following a full moon after March 21. So if there was

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What Do Pigs Eat

April 3rd, 2009 at 11:27pm Under what do animals eat

Pigs (also called hogs or swine) are animals that have small eyes, a small tail and have a snout for a nose. But what do pigs eat? This post will answer that question, and then look at some interesting facts about pigs.

What do Pigs Eat?

Pigs are omnivores, which means that they eat plants and animals. Pigs eat almost any kind of food, including dead insects, worms, trees, bark, garbage and

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Virtual Pet Games Online

April 1st, 2009 at 11:08pm Under animals

Virtual pets are so much fun to create, adopt and look after. They can help teach children important lessons about the responsibility of owning a pet. This post will tell you where you can find good virtual pet games online.

The Best Virtual Pet Games Online

• Neopets is probably the most famous online virtual pets site. You get to interact with a community of people who are also

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Where do Leopards Live

April 1st, 2009 at 01:34am Under animals

Leopards are the smallest of the four ‘big cats’, after tigers, lions and jaguars. But where do leopards live? This post will answer that question, and also tell you a few interesting facts about leopards.

Where do Leopards Live?

Leopards are mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa. There are also small populations in Pakistan, India, Indochina, Malaysia and China. They used to be found across Asia and Africa, but they have since become

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