Archive for November 2011
If you take a look at the first 6 letters on the top line of your keyboard and you will mostly likely see QWERTY. This is the most commonly used arrangement of keys in keyboards today. In fact, we are so familiar with this combination that it is used on many other devices as well. If you have ever wondered who came up with this combination, keep reading to find out.
Romania is a country located in Eastern Europe that shares a border with 5 other countries (Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, Moldova and Bulgaria). In 2004 Romania joined NATO and in 2007 joined the European Union (EU). Let’s take a look at some fun facts about Romania.
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team that compete in the National basketball League. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona and were founded in 1968 as an expansion team. Since 1972 they have played in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They have won 6 division titles and 2 conference titles, but have never won an NBA Championship. Continue reading if you would like to find out where the Phoenix Suns play their home games.
Chevy Chase is a celebrity actor, comedian and writer who started his professional career with a comedy ensemble that he co-founded. His big break came as an original cast member of the hit sketch comedy television show “Saturday Night Live.” His career quickly took off and he enhanced his reputation with the hit comedies such as “Caddyshack” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” He has worked in the industry for over four decades and he still active in Hollywood, although his appearances these days are limited to mostly cameo roles. The following is a list of movies that Chevy Chase has acted in during his career.
Fish are a group of animals that are aquatic and have gills to breath oxygen from the water. They come in many different shapes, sizes and varieties and can be found in both fresh and salt water. Fish are cold-blooded and have no digits. Most fish use large fins and a specially shaped tail to navigate through the water. There are approximately 32,000 species of fish around the world.
Benjamin Franklin is a well known historical figure who was influential in many areas. Along with begin one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was also an author, inventor, scientist, musician and diplomat. He had a number of political seats and was the US embassy to France and Sweden. He is honored in the United States on coins and notes and many influential educational institutions are named after this amazing founding father. Benjamin Franklin led a full and active life. Here are some of the interesting facts about that life.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful chance to set aside time to spend with our families. It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. Families gather together and eat a tradition meal of turkey and roast vegetables. They enjoy each other’s company and spend time reflecting on things for which they are thankful. Many take this holiday for granted and are unsure about the reason behind why Thanksgiving is celebrated. So let’s take a look at where this wonderful tradition came from.
A blood blister is an unsightly red blister that can form anywhere on the skin. Unlike a regular blister, a blood blister appears red because it is filled with blood, lymph and other fluids trapped beneath the skin. Blood blisters are usually painful, but will usually heal in a week or two with the proper treatment. If you have ever wondered what causes these irritating blisters, keep reading to find out.
Weasels are a mammals that belong to the Mustelidae family. This family of animals also includes animals such as, the wolverine, otter, badger and mink. They are carnivores and prey on small mammals. There are over 10 species of weasel that are widely distributed throughout much of the world. Let’s take a closer look where weasels can be found.
Pumice is a lightweight volcanic rock made of solidified lava that was violently ejected from the volcano. It is usually pale in color, but it is sometimes brown or black. It forms when the lava is rapidly cooled and depressurized, which leads to bubbles and makes the rock porous. It may also form when water mixes with lava. Pumice has a number of niche applications and is widely used throughout the world because it occurs naturally in many places.