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Landslides are a natural or manmade event that occurs when a slope becomes unstable and shifts in a significant manner. They can be quite dangerous when they occur near human habitation and have caused countless deaths around the world. The worst landslide in history occurred in Kansu, China in 1920. It destroyed over 100 cities, many villages and over 180,000 people lost their lives. Let’s take a look at what causes a landslide.
Wolverines are an aggressive mammal from the weasel family. They can be found throughout the very north of Asia, Europe and North America. An adult wolverine is about the same size as a medium sized dog. However, they are far more bulky and muscular than most species of dog. Let’s take a look at the diet of these unique animals.
Sherlock Holmes is a popular fictional character who is a skillful detective capable of solving difficult cases. The character has been featured in many books, television shows, movies, radio and stage productions. In fact, the Guinness World Records lists the Sherlock Holmes character as the most portrayed movie character of all time. There are over 210 movies that feature the character. If you have ever wanted to know who created this popular character, keep reading to find out.
Wesley Snipes is a celebrity actor who got his big break at 23 years of age when he was discovered by a talent agent at a local competition. This led to his first movie role in the 1986 movie “Wildcats.” This led to many other small roles in movies and on television until he landed a larger role in the movie “Major League.” This launched his career and led to a string of box-office successes. He remained an in-demand actor until 2006 when he was charged with tax fraud. In 2010 he was convicted and is serving a prison sentence for failure to file U.S. federal income tax returns with an expected release in 2013. The following is a list of movies that Wesley Snipes has acted in during his career.
A waterfall is a place where water flows over a cliff or other steep area. Although most waterfalls are small, there are a number of famous waterfalls where water falls from spectacular heights. Many of these waterfalls have become popular tourist attractions that draw visitors from all over the world. If you have ever wanted to know which waterfall is the highest in Africa, keep reading to find out.
Sand is found in many places on Earth including beaches, deserts and even at the bottom of the sea. It consists of small particles that are transported by wind and water. The geological definition of sand is particles that range from 1?16 mm to 2mm. Anything smaller than this is referred to as silt or clay and anything larger is known as gravel. It has many uses including sandblasting and as an ingredient in concrete and glass. Let’s take a look at what the most common type of sand is made from.
The ceiling fan is an electronic device with rotating arms, called blades, that is attached to the ceiling to help circulate the air. They rotate relatively slowly and work on the principle of introducing air movement into a still, hot room. Unlike an air conditioner, a ceiling fan does not cool the actual room itself. They rely on evaporative cooling, which helps to speed up the evaporation of perspiration on the human skin. This is certainly not as effective as an air conditioner, but they are quite effective and very popular because they use far less power than an air conditioner. Let’s take a look at who invented the ceiling fan.
White Castle is an American fast food restaurant chain that is best known for its square hamburgers, which are sometimes called “sliders/slyders”. Although they are considered to be a relatively small fast food chain, they have the second highest sales revenue per store in the industry (behind McDonalds). Let’s take a look at who founded this popular fast food company.
Otters are mammals that belong to the same family as weasels, badgers and wolverines. There are 12 species of otters and they are primarily semi-aquatic animals. The majority of the species prefer freshwater environments, but the sea otter and marine otter spend much of their time in the saltwater. At least one species of otter can be found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Continue reading to find out what these fascinating creatures eat.
Seaweed is the term used for many different types of organic plant matter that grows in the oceans. The word is commonly used for the plant matter that can be seen washed up on surf beaches, but it can also relate to microscopic algae. Although it may not appear very useful, many different types of seaweed actually have important uses. In fact, seaweed is even farmed in many countries.