Archive for March 2012
Robin Wright is a celebrity actress who got her big break with the television series “Santa Barbara.” She left the show in 1988 and it wasn’t long before she began landing important film roles. She had a string of successful roles in the 90’s, and was nominated in 1995 for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture. She continued her success throughout the 2000’s and doesn’t look like slowing down anytime soon. The following is a list of movies that Robin Wright has acted in during her career so far.
Hydrochloric Acid is a highly corrosive chemical compound comprised of hydrogen chloride and water. Hydrochloric acid is also known as spirits of salt or muriatic acid. It is colorless and has wide ranging uses and applications. Hydrochloric acid is a natural part of gastric acid in humans and animals. It is non-flammable, but is extremely corrosive and toxic in high concentrations. Hydrochloric acid was first discovered in the 13th century by European alchemists and by the 16th century free hydrochloric acid was formally described by Libavius. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of Hydrochloric acid.
Ear wax is a yellowy-orange, waxy substance that is found in the ear canal of humans and other mammals. The medical term for ear wax is cerumen and excess, or compacted cerumen, can cause hearing difficulties. Ear wax is secreted by the ear to protect the skin of the ear canal and assist with cleaning and lubrication. Ear wax is able to provide some protection from bacteria, fungi, insects and water entering the inner ear. When the ear wax dries it falls out of the ear taking with it any trapped dust or debris.
Hiccups are involuntary expulsions of air that repeat a number of times per minute. They are also commonly referred to as hiccoughs and are accompanied by a “hic” sound that is caused by the abrupt closure of the vocal cords. Hiccups usually resolve themselves, but many people choose to try and shorten the duration of hiccups due to the discomfort and embarrassing nature of the sound. Prolonged hiccups that last a number of hours or days may require medical intervention.
When a baby is making the transitioning from milk to solid food there are certain foods that they should not be given until a later age. There are variety of reasons why this is so, but mostly it is about keeping your child safe. Some foods can be dangerous because babies have an immature immune and digestive system. It is always best to introduce each new food slowly and watch for any allergic reaction. Have you heard other people tell you that honey is potentially dangerous to babies? Let’s take a look and see if this is true!
William Shakespeare was a famous poet and playwright and he is considered to be the greatest English language writer of all time. Most of his work, which includes about 38 plays, was completed between 1589 and 1613 and his plays are still continually performed today. Some of his most famous works include; Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet and Macbeth. Have you ever wanted to know where William Shakespeare was born? Keep reading to find the answer to this question.
A Whole New World is a song from the soundtrack of the Disney animated movie Aladdin. It was composed by Alan Menken and the lyrics were written by Tim Rice. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1992, which is an award given to the composer and songwriter (the person who writes the lyrics). The single version of the song, which was released after the movie, was also very popular and reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1993. If you have ever wondered who sang this popular song, keep reading to find out.
One of the key characteristics that all dogs share is panting. This is where the dog opens its mouth, sticks out its tongue and begins taking quick shallow breaths. Normally a dog breaths about 30-40 times per minute, but this can increase to 300-400 times during panting. You may notice that dogs do this quite frequently, but have you ever wondered why they do it? Continue reading to find the answer to this question.
Carbon is the 6th element on the periodic table and is represented by the chemical symbol C. Unlike many other elements, carbon has been known since ancient times. Carbon can exist in many forms, but the best known as graphite, diamond and amorphous carbon. Carbon is the 15th most common element in the crust of the Earth and is believed to be the 4th most common element in the universe. All known living things contain carbon. If you have ever wondered how many isotopes of carbon have been discovered, keep reading to find out.
Matthew McConaughey is a celebrity actor who began acting after deciding to switch from law to film at college. He first worked in student films and commercials before landing his first television and movies roles in the early 90’s. His breakout role came in 1993 with the film “Dazed and Confused” and he went onto land many important roles in blockbuster movies such as “Lone Star” and “A Time to Kill.” His career continued to take off and in the early 2000’s he began to be cast in romantic comedies as well as his more traditional roles. The following is a list of movies that Matthew McConaughey has acted in during his career so far.