What Do Ducks Eat?

Most ducks feed on a diet of grasses, aquatic plants, small fish, insects, worms, small amphibians (frogs and toads) and small molluscs. A few species of ducks, such as the goosander, are able to catch and eat large fish. Diving ducks and sea ducks dive deep underwater to get food. Dabbling ducks feed on land or on the surface of the water.

Interesting Facts About Ducks

• Baby ducks are called ducklings.
• Most species of ducks breed only once per year.
• Some people claim that ducks quacks do not echo. However, this is false- ducks quacks do in fact echo.
• The females of most duck species are the only ones that are able to ‘quack’.
• Ducklings are not able to fly, so they are preyed on by a number of different animals. They are preyed on by larger birds, large fish (such as pike) and crocodiles. Adult ducks can fly and usually escape from other animals. However, some large fish can still catch them if they are quick enough.
• Ducks are farmed for their tasty meat, eggs and feathers.

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John Travolta Movie List

Actor

• The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)- Ryan
• Bolt (2008)- Bolt (voice)
• Hairspray (2007)- Edna Turnblad
• Wild Hogs (2007)- Woody Stevens
• Lonely Hearts (2006)- Detective Elmer Robinson. The film was called Lonely Hearts Killers in Germany.
• Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (2005)- Jim Irwin (voice)
• Be Cool (2005)- Chili Palmer
• Ladder 49 (2004)- Captain Mike Kennedy
• Basic (2003)- Hardy
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)- Famous Goldmember (’Austinpussy’). The film was also known as Austin Powers: Goldmember in the United States.
• Domestic Disturbance (2001)- Frank Morrison
• Swordfish (2001)- Gabriel Shear
• Lucky Numbers (2000)- Russ Richards
• Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)- Terl. The film is often called Battlefield Earth (short title).
• The General’s Daughter (1999)- Paul Brenner, Sergeant Frank White
• A Civil Action (1998)- Jan Schlichtmann
• The Thin Red Line (1998)- Brigadier General Quintard
• Primary Colors (1998)- Governor Jack Stanton. The English title of this film in Japan was Perfect Couple.
• Mad City (1997)- Sam Baily
• Face Off (1997)- Sean Archer, Castor Troy
• She’s So Lovely (1997)- Joey Germoni. Alternative title of this film- Call it Love.
• Michael (1996)- Michael
• Phenomenon (1996)- George Malley
• Broken Arrow (1996)- Major Vic Deakins
• Get Shorty (1995)- Chili Palmer
• White Man’s Burden (1995)- Louis Pinnock. Called White Man in France.
• Pulp Fiction (1994)- Vincent Vega
• Look Who’s Talking Now (1993)- James Ubriacco
• Shout (1991)- Jack Cabe
• Eyes of an Angel (1991)- Bobby. The film is called The Tender when played on American television.
• Chains of Gold (1991)- Scott Barnes
• Look Who’s Talking Too (1990)- James Ubriacco
• Look Who’s Talking (1989)- James Ubriacco. Alternative title- Daddy’s Home
• The Experts (1989)- Travis
• Perfect (1985)- Adam
• Two of a Kind (1983)- Zack
• Staying Alive (1983)- Tony Manero
• Blow Out (1981)- Jack Terry
• Urban Cowboy (1980)- Bud
• Moment by Moment (1978)- Strip Harrison
• Grease (1978)- Danny Zuko
• Saturday Night Fever (1977)- Tony Manero
• Carrie (1976)- Billy Nolan

Producer

• Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)
• She’s So Lovely (1997)- executive producer

Writer

• Chains of Gold (1991)

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Thanks to the Internet Movie Database for the info.

What is your favorite movie starring John Travolta? Let me know by leaving a comment!

Interesting Facts About India

• Chess was first invented in India.
• Hindi and English are the official languages of India.
• India has never invaded another country.
• In India you drive on the left hand side of the road.
• India has more Post Offices than any other country.
• India is the largest democratic country in the world.
• The value of pi was first calculated by an Indian mathematician- Budhayana.
• India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world. However, there are still many people living in poverty. To help, please donate to Give India.
• Cricket is the most popular sport in India. The Indian cricket team won the 2007 ICC World Twenty20.
• Christians make up just 2.3% of the population in India. 80.5% of Indians are Hindu.
• Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world. Over a million people work for them!
• The Indian Film Industry is the largest in the world- even bigger the Hollywood! Bollywood makes Hindi films.
• Most Indians have their marriages arranged by parents and family members, with the consent of the bride and groom. India has a very low divorce rate.
• About 50% of Indian women marry before reaching 18 years of age.
• India has the 3rd largest military force in the world.

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Thanks to the National Portal of India for some of the facts!

What Do Worms Eat

Worms eat different things depending on where they live. Worms that live on the surface mainly eat dead grass and leaves that have fallen on the ground. The leaves have lots of fungi and bacteria on them that worms need to survive. Surface worms also eat food scraps (fruit and vegetables) that are thrown out by humans. Worms that live underground eat soil as it contains fungi and bacteria they need. Some worms live inside animals and humans. They feed off the food that the animal or human eats! These worms are called ‘parasitic worms’. Some worms even live in water and these eat bacteria and algae in the water.

Interesting Facts About Worms

• The largest worm is the marine nemertean worm which grows up to 55m (180ft).
• Worms live in almost every part of the world! They live on the land and in the water- both seawater and freshwater.
• Baby worms are called wormlets.
• Worms are considered decomposers as they break down dead plants and return their nutrients to the soil.

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Who Founded Sony Corporation

In 1945, just after World War II, Masaru Ibuka started a radio shop in Tokyo, Japan. In 1946 he was joined by Akio Morita and they founded a company called (when translated to English) Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corporation. This company built Japan’s first tape recorder. The company changed its name to Sony in the early 1950’s and started selling portable radio transistors. So now you know that Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita founded Sony in 1946.

Interesting Facts About Sony

• The company name comes from the Latin word sonus (which means sound).
• In 2000, Sony created a fake movie critic who gave favorable reviews to all films released by Sony subsidiary Columbia Pictures!
• The Sony headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan- where the company was first founded!
• Sony have recently created ‘Green TV’s’ which consume much less power than other flat-screen televisions.
• Sony laptops in some brands of laptops (such as Dell, Apple, Toshiba and Acer) have overheated and exploded.
• The Sony Walkman was the world’s first portable music player.

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Top Ten Dance Songs of All Time

• At number 10 is a very catchy tune- Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) by C & C Music Factory; Freedom Williams. It’s a song that really wants to make you get up and dance!
• Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees comes in at number 9 on my list. Just a classic song.
• I am Australian, so a Kylie Minogue song has to appear on the list. At number 8 is Can’t Get You Out of My Head. The title says it all- you will get this song stuck in your head for weeks!
• YMCA by the Villiage People is my choice for number 7. This song is pure fun! If you want a laugh, watch it is Japanese.
• At number 6 is the unique sound of MC Hammer in U Can’t Touch This. Some people love it, other hate it. The music is very catchy so I had to put it on the list.
• I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor is number 5 on my list. Love the intro on the piano!
• Coming in at number 4 is …Baby One More Time by Britney Spears. Say what you like about Britney, this is a great dance song.
• House of Pain’s Jump Around is number 3. Just start jumping around when you listen to it!
• Where at number two so- Let’s Get Loud! Just a fantastic and very catchy song from Jennifer Lopez.
• At number one is an absolute classic- Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. Also have a listen to David Cook’s version.

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Facts About Reptiles

• Most reptiles lay eggs, but a few species give birth to live babies.
• Unlike mammals, reptiles cannot regulate their own temperature. This is why they are classified as cold-blooded. They must rely on the sun to heat them up.
• There are over 8,000 species of reptiles living on the planet.
• Most reptiles have a three-chamber heart. Crocodiles and alligators are an exception- they have four-chamber hearts.
• All reptiles breath using lungs. Turtles have permeable skin which allows gas exchange, but they would not be able to survive without their lungs!
• Like mammals, reptiles have two small kidneys.
• Compared to mammals and birds, reptiles are not considered very intelligent. However, crocodiles do show a complex social structure and Komodo dragons (a venomous lizard) have been observed playing with each other.
• Reptiles live in almost any climate. They cannot survive in Antarctica as it is too cold (remember, they need heat to survive)!
• Snakes and lizards are the most abundant reptiles. They ’smell’ using their tongues! They flick their tongues to capture scent particles and work out where to find some tasty food!
• Reptiles don’t have sweat glands.

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What Do Eagles Eat?

Eagles are opportunistic predators which means they eat almost anything they can find. Some species even like eating fruit. Most eagles prey on small animals including rabbits, lizards, frogs, snakes, squirrels, other birds and even small dogs. Other species of eagle, like the bald eagle, prefer eating fish and turtles. As you can see, eagles will eat almost anything that they can catch!

Interesting Facts About Eagles

• Eagles have very good eyesight which can help them find small animals to prey on. An eagle can see a rabbit on the ground that is up to 1km away!
• Most species of eagles lay two eggs. However, the older (and therefore larger) chick usually kills the younger chick when it hatches.
• Most eagles spend their time flying- looking for food the whole time.
• Baby eagles take much longer than most birds to learn to fly. Some chicks take over 3 months before they learn to fly!

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Sources: Globio and indiana.edu

Interesting Facts About Mexico

• There are over 200,000 different species of plants and animals in Mexico- which is why it is classified as a mega-diverse country.
• Violent crimes are a serious problem in Mexico due to drug-trafficking and gang violence. The homicide rate is 11 in 100,000 people.
• Just under 4% of people are unemployed in Mexico, but over 20% of people are underemployed (in very low paid jobs).
• Mexico receives over 20 million tourists every year!
• About one million United States citizens live in Mexico.
• Almost 90% of the population identify themselves as Roman Catholics. There are about 45,000 Jews in Mexico.
• Mexico’s most popular sport is soccer (football). It is believed that Cornish miners introduced the sport in the late 1800’s.
• Bullfighting is very popular in Mexico.
• The literacy rate in Mexico is almost 98%.
• Swine flu (also called the H1N1 virus) originated in Mexico.
• Rodolfo Neri Vela was the first Mexican in space.
• One of the best known Mexican athletes is golfer Lorena Ochoa.
• Chocolate, tacos, enchiladas, burritos and tamales all came from Mexico.
• Spanish is the main language spoken in Mexico (by 97% of the population).
• There are about 236 television stations in Mexico.

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Who Founded McDonald’s

Brother’s Dick and Mac McDonald opened the first ‘McDonald’s’ restaurant in 1940. In 1948 they introduced a ‘Speedee Service System’ which established McDonald’s as a ‘fast food restaurant’. The present McDonald’s corporation claim that Ray Kroc is the founder of McDonald’s. He opened a McDonald’s franchise on April 15, 1955 and eventually bought out Dick and Mac McDonald’s share in the company. The McDonald brothers and Kroc fought over who would control the company and Kroc won! Kroc was an aggressive businessman and eventually expanded McDonald’s throughout the world.

Facts About McDonald’s

• McDonald’s restaurants are found in 119 countries.
• McDonald’s has used 23 different slogans in their advertising in the United States.
• In the United States and Canada, McDonald’s has recently introduced a cooking oil that contains no trans fats. French fries are now healthier than ever!
• The McCafe was originally thought of by McDonald’s Australia. Most McDonald’s restaurants in Australia have a McCafe.
• McDonald’s sold its one billionth hamburger in 1963.
• McDonald’s employ about 1,500,000 (one and a half million) workers worldwide.
• McDonald’s is trying to improve their environmental record by using more recyclable materials. Don’t forget to recycle after eating your next McDonald’s meal!

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