Archive for January 2012
Iraq, official title Republic of Iraq, is a country in the Middle East. It shares a border with Jordan, Syria. Turkey, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The area that is modern day Iraq has been continuously inhabited since about 6000 BC. The country has been ruled by many empires throughout history and the modern Republic of Iraq was not created until 1958. Iraq is divided into 18 provinces (governorate) and these are divided further into districts. If you want to know which province of Iraq hosts the capital city, keep reading to find out.
Julie Benz is a celebrity actress who began acting after a stress fracture placed her figure skating career on hold. She attended New York University to study acting and landed a small role on the television show “Married with Children.” It wasn’t long before she landed more important roles in television. The majority of her career has been on the small screen, but she has also worked on some major films such as Rambo. The following is a list of movies that Julie Benz has acted in during her career so far.
Vinegar is a liquid substance that is often used in cooking and for household cleaning. It comes in a number of different varieties including white, brown, balsamic, apple cider, malt and wine, just to name a few. It consists mainly of acetic acid and water. Many types of vinegar that are used for culinary purposes are infused with herbs and spices and mixed with other substances such as honey or sugar to add flavor. White vinegar is a variety of vinegar that is actually clear in color. It is a great base vinegar as it is widely available and affordable.
The Soviet Union or the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) existed as a single party communist state from 1922 until 1991. The Soviet Union encompassed many eastern European countries as well as some Asian countries. The largest country to be a part of the Soviet Union was Russia and its capital city of Moscow was also the capital city of the Soviet Union. The other eastern European countries included in the former Soviet Union were Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were also part of the Soviet Union prior to 1991. The Soviet Union was one of two world super powers after World War Two and continued to prosper until the 1980’s when political and social unrest caused its downfall.
Skunks are mammals best known for their ability to shoot a foul smelling liquid from their anal scent glands. They were once classified in the same family as weasels, otters and badgers. However, they are now classified within their own family. There are 12 species of skunks, which vary in both size and color. The well known white and black fur coloration is the most common, but some species are brown, cream or grey. If you want to know the common diet of the skunk, keep reading to find out.
The classification of the largest flower in the world is actually quite complex. For example, some plants have flowers that are considered to be very large, but they are actually made up of many smaller flowers. Let’s take a look at which true flower takes out the title of the largest flower on Earth.
The Oregon Caves National Monument is located in the Siskiyou Mountains in the southwest of the state of Oregon. The highlight of the area is a dissolution cave formed in marble with over 4,600 m (15,000 feet) of passages. This is relatively unique because most dissolution caves are formed in limestone or dolomite. The Oregon Caves are a popular tourist destination with an average of about 80,000 visitors a year. Apart from cave tours there are many hiking trails, that provide perfect photograph and wildlife viewing opportunities. The area was made a National Monument in 1909, but the caves were discovered long before this.
Nebraska is a landlocked state in the Midwest of the United States. It is bordered by the states of South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. It is the 16th largest state in the United States with a total area of 200,520 km2 (77,354 sq mi). The state boasts a population of approximately 1.8 million people and about 400,000 of these people live in Omaha, which is the largest city in Nebraska. Let’s take a brief look at the history and founding of this state.
Maggie Gyllenhaal is a celebrity actress who landed her first film role at 15 years of age in the movie “Waterland,” which was directed by her father. She appeared in several other films after her debut, but her breakthrough role came in 2002 with the movie “Secretary.” She has gone on to feature in some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters including, “The Dark Knight” and “Mona Lisa Smile.” She was nominated for an Academy Award in 2010 for her supporting role in the film “Crazy Heart.” The following is a list of movies that Maggie Gyllenhaal has acted in during her career so far.
Switzerland, or the Swiss Confederation, is a tiny country in Western Europe that is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It’s total land area is 15,940 sq mi (41,285 km2) with most of that area being the Alps. Switzerland has a population of approximately 7.9 million people and is home to a number of different cultural and ethnic groups. Switzerland has long been considered a neutral country and has not been involved in any armed conflict internationally since 1815. Why is Switzerland considered to be a neutral country? Read this article to find out.