Archive for December 2010
Manganese, not to be confused with the metal magnesium, is an element with the chemical symbol Mn and the atomic number 25. This post will tell you who discovered manganese and then list a few interesting facts about the element.
Anacondas are large reptiles that are part of the boa snake species. As they are part of the boa family they use constriction to squeeze and suffocate their prey rather than injecting it with venom. They are well known for being one of the largest species of snake in the world. There are four different species of anaconda. These are the Green Anaconda which are found east of the Andes in Colombia, Venezuela, the Guiana’s, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and on the island of Trinidad, the Yellow Anaconda which is found in eastern Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and north eastern Argentina, the Dark-Spotted Anaconda a rare species found in north eastern Brazil, coastal French Guiana and Guyana and the Bolivian Anaconda which is was discovered in 2002 in the flood plains of Bolivia’s Pando province. All anacondas are aquatic snakes that prefer to live in wet, swampy areas and are synonymous with the Amazon Jungle.
Jamie Foxx is a celebrity actor and musician who started his career as a stand up comedian. Interestingly, he changed his name to Jamie Foxx after discovering that the female comedians were often called first to perform at the comedy clubs. Despite this, his name in the movie industry was made in more dramatic roles. He won an Oscar and received much critical acclaim for the movie “Ray” with his portrayal of blind musician Ray Charles. He was also nominated for an Academy Award in the same year for best supporting actor (a feat that only he and Al Pacino have achieved). This is a list of movies that Jamie Foxx has acted in during his career.
The Titanic is by far the most famous ship that ever existed. Unfortunately it is not famous for its luxury or extravagance but, because it sank when it was supposed to be unsinkable. Not only did it sink but it sank on its maiden voyage.
Hurricane Katrina was one of the most destructive storms to ever hot the coast of the U.S. It caused million of dollars of damage to the city of New Orleans and other Louisiana coastal towns and even now efforts to restore the area are still underway. Thousands of people lost their homes and livelihoods when the hurricane hit the coast due to the massive storm surge that it created. Many people also lost their lives making it the third deadliest hurricane in U.S history.
Christmas is right around the corner and it is time to start buying presents for the family. This list will give you a few ideas on what you can get your daughter this Christmas.
Al Pacino is a celebrity actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time. He started his career on the stage and was quite successful. However, it was the role of Michael Corleone in the movie “The Godfather” that launched his career to a whole new level. The movie was a huge hit and Pacino earned his first Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. Even though he was nominated for an Oscar a further 6 times, it wasn’t until 1993 that he won one. The following is a list of movies that Al Pacino has acted in during his distinguished career.
Chromium is the first element in Group 6 of the periodic table. Here are some of the more common uses of chromium in the world today.
Michael Jackson was undoubtedly one of the most well known and bizarre musical artists of the 20th century. “The King of Pop” as he was known made a staggering contribution to the music industry and is recognized the world around for his legendary performances which included singing, dancing and fashion. Michael Jackson first entered the music industry with his brothers as part of The Jackson 5 in the mid 1960’s. He started his own solo career in 1971. He was extremely successful and is the only musical artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Michael Jackson was awarded countless awards over his career including 13 Grammy’s, 26 American Music Awards and 13 number one singles in the U.S. He was one of the most celebrated musicians in the world with numerous best-selling albums. He also contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to charities and beneficial causes.
Christmas is almost here again and it’s time to go out and buy Christmas gifts. If you don’t know what to get your son this Christmas, here is a list of gift ideas that might be perfect for your son.