Archive for August 2011
Almost all of the milk that is sold to consumers is pasteurized. This is done to increase the shelf life of the milk and to remove or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms (bacteria, fungi etc.). , Pasteurization has been used since the 12th century in China, but the modern methods were created by Louis Pasteur in 1862. The pasteurization of milk was invented by Franz von Soxhlet in 1886. Today there are various different techniques used depending on the desired shelf life of the product.
Mold is the name given to the a specific type of multicellular fungi. There are thousands of species of mold and mold spores are found in the air and sometimes in the water. These spores are too small to be seen with the naked eye, but are easily visible with a microscope. When a group of mold grows on an object such as food the mold can be easily seen. If you ever wondered why food goes moldy, continue reading to find out.
Scandium is the 21st element on the periodic table and is represented by the symbol Sc. It was discovered by Lars Fredrik Nilson in 1879. In its pure form it is silvery-white material and is solid at room temperature. It is commonly produced as a by-product during the extraction of uranium and iron. Worldwide production remains low, which reduces the applications of this chemical element.
A doorbell is any device that is used to alert the owner to the presence of a visitor. Traditionally these devices were simply a bell that was hung close to the front door. This was connected to a short rope so it could be rung. Prior to the invention of the doorbell, door knockers were commonly used on the front door. The modern versions utilize electricity to send a chime or other tone throughout the house. Today, it is very common for households to have an electric doorbell, especially if they have a large house. If you have ever wondered who invented the useful device, continue reading to find out.
Lisa Kudrow is a celebrity actress who is most famous for her role as Phoebe Buffay on the hit television sitcom “Friends.” Her film career is less well known, but she has appeared in a number of successful comedies. The roles have become slightly less frequent in the last few years, but there is still plenty of life left in her career and it won’t be a surprise to see her name linked with many projects in the future. The following is a list of movies that Lisa Kudrow has acted in during her career.
Colombia is a country located in South America. It is located south of the Caribbean Sea and west of Venezuela. The Equator runs through the south of the country. The area has a rich and interesting history from colonization through to today. The following are some facts about Colombia.
NASCAR, which stands for the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, is the largest governing body of stock car racing in the United States. It oversees some of the most popular automotive races in the world including the Daytona 500. NASCAR races are also popular spectator and television events with only one other professional sport, the NFL, drawing more viewers. It is now broadcast into over 150 countries and boasts a truly worldwide audience. Today, NASCAR oversees 1500 races, with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series being the premier series.
Magnetite is a common type of iron oxide (compound comprised of iron and oxygen). It occurs in almost all types of igneous and metamorphic rocks and in many sedimentary rocks as well. It can be found throughout the world, with large deposits of magnetite in Chile, Sweden, Australia and the US. It is suspected that other large deposits will be found in other parts of the world as well. Magnetite is responsible for black beach sand that can be found in California and the west coast of New Zealand.
The Marriage Of Figaro is a well known comic opera. It is based on a play written by Pierre Beaumarchais in 1784, which was originally banned in Vienna because of its controversial content. The play is now recognized as a key feature of the French Revolution. In fact, Napoleon Bonaparte called it “a revolution in action.” This controversy helped to make the opera a runaway success. To find out who composed this famous and controversial opera, continue reading to find out.
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team that competes in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the NBA. They are one of the oldest basketball clubs in history, and they began in the early 1920’s in Rochester, New York. They joined the National Baketball League (NBL) in 1945 with the name, Rochester Royals. In 1948 they defected to the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and a year later, when the NBL and BAA merged, joined the NBA. They have relocated 3 times since joining the NBA and there are rumours of a 4th relocation sometime in the near future. Due to this, they have also had 5 changes of name; Rochester Royals, Cincinnati Royals, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Kansas City Kings and Sacramento Kings. The team has won 1 NBL and 1 NBA Championship.