Archive for November 2011
Ben-Hur, full title “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ”, is one of the most popular novels of all time. It was the best-selling American novel for over 50 years. This fictional story follows the adventures of Jewish prince and merchant, Judah Ben-Hur at the beginning of the 1st century. The story runs parallel to the story of Christ. The story has been recreated in stage shows, radio dramas, television and movies. The most successful recreation was the 1959 movie Ben-Hur, starring Charlton Heston, which won a record 11 Academy Awards. Let’s take a look at who wrote this successful novel.
We all know that it is important to eat food, especially healthy food, to supply our body with all its nutritional requirements. However, not many of us know how the body digests and uses the food we eat. Let’s take a look at this process in more detail.
The human brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It is the center of the nervous system and controls the functions of the body. The average brain weighs about 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) with a volume of 1130-1260 cm3. The brain is made up of, very soft, gray and white matter and is protected by the thick bones of the skull. If you have ever wondered just how many cells make up the brain, continue reading to find out.
Sodium nitrate is a chemical compound that consists of sodium, nitrogen and oxygen with the chemical formula NaNO3. The largest quantities of naturally occurring sodium nitrate are found in Chile and Peru and this is why the compound is also called Chile saltpeter or Peru saltpeter. Other names for this compound are caliche, Nitratine, soda niter or cubic niter. It has a wide range of applications in many different industries.
The Chicago Bears are a professional football team that compete in the National Football League (NFL). Since 1970 they have been a part of the National Football Conference, originally in the Central Division and from 2002 the North Division. The team was founded in 1919 and moved to Chicago in 1921. They are one of only 2 remaining franchises from the founding of the NFL. The Bears have won 9 NFL Championships, including 1 Super Bowl Championship in 1985, from 26 finals appearances. If you want to know where the Chicago Bears play their home games, keep reading to find out.
Hot dogs are a type of sausage that are most commonly served in a bun with fillings like onion, mustard, ketchup, relish, sauerkraut, cheese and/or mayonnaise. They are usually pink in color, but are sometimes brown, and are usually served hot. The origin of the name hot dog is a cause of much debate, but it was first used in the 19th century. Around this time there were accusations that sausage makers were using dog meat in their products and many believe that this is where the name came from. Let’s take a look at what modern hot dogs are made of.
Gorillas are the largest species of the primate family that are found in the forests of central and western Africa. There are two species of gorillas and they are related to chimpanzees and orangutans. Both of these species are listed as endangered and the western gorilla is listed as critically endangered. Let’s take a look at why the population of these magnificent animals has declined over the last few hundred years.
Eric Bana is a celebrity actor who began his acting career in his home country of Australia. He appeared in a number of local television and film productions, including the popular movie “Chopper,” which landed him his first Hollywood role in the movie “Black Hawk Down.” His career quickly gained momentum and he landed a role in the movie “Troy” alongside Brad Pitt. He is now one of the top Australian actors and looks to have a long career ahead of him. The following is a list of movies that Eric Bana has acted in during his career so far.
There are many human foods that are not suitable for pets. One of the best known of these is chocolate, which you may have heard is dangerous for dogs to eat. If you have ever wondered why people say this, keep reading to find out.
Volleyball is a popular team sport with two teams that are separated by a net. The goal of the game is to score points by grounding the ball in the oppositions area, or when the other team commits a fault (touching the net, hitting the ball outside the court, hitting under the net etc.). Each team is allowed to touch the ball 3 consecutive times, but it must be hit to the oppositions court on the 3rd touch. The ball cannot be caught, thrown or kicked and must be hit with the hard or arm only. Let’s take a look at who invented this unique sport.