Archive for April 2012
Gabriel Byrne is a celebrity actor, director, producer and writer who started acting at the age of 29 after taking many other interesting jobs; including archaeologist, cook and schoolteacher. His first professional acting work was on the stage, but he came to prominence on the Irish television show “The Riordans.” He has had a long and distinguished career and recently won a Golden Globe for his role on the television series “In Treatment.” The following is a list of movies that Gabriel Byrne has acted in during his career so far.
A beaver is a large, semi-aquatic rodent that lives in North America and in some parts of Europe and Asia. They have large flat paddle like tails and thick fur coats. They have webbed feet for swimming and sharp teeth that can fell large trees overnight. Beavers can stay under water for 15 minutes at a time and are good swimmers. They are much less agile on land and spend much of their time in the water. Beavers are herbivores and eat the wood of various types of trees. They also eat pondweed and water lilies. Beavers are most commonly known for their ability to build large dams across rivers, streams and lakes. So, why do beaver build dams? Read this article to find out.
France is a the largest country in Western Europe and also includes many overseas islands and territories. Mainland France shares a border Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Spain. For over 500 years France has been one of the world’s most powerful countries. During this time France colonized parts of North America, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and many Pacific Islands. Although most of these regions are now independent, France still has many overseas territories and the French language is still used in many former colonies. The country was also a founding member of the United Nations and the European Union. France has over 30 cities with a population of over 200,000. If you have ever wondered which of these cities is the capital, keep reading to find out.
Ruthenium is a chemical element that is represented by the chemical symbol Ru and the atomic number 44. It is a rare metal that is most commonly found as a minor component of platinum ores. It is inert (not chemically reactive) with most chemicals and this property makes it important for a variety of niche uses. It is one of the rarest elements on Earth and it is estimated that there are only 5,000 tonnes on the planet. If you have ever wanted to know who discovered ruthenium, keep reading to find out.
The Space Needle is a one of the best known landmarks in Seattle Washington. The tower is 184 m (605 feet) tall with an observation deck at 160m (520 feet) and a rotating SkyCity restaurant at 150m (500 feet). It is a popular tourist attraction in Seattle and tourists often wait for over an hour to ride the elevators to the top. The trip in the elevator takes about 40 seconds on an average day, but this can extend to over a minute on windy days. The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair with over 2.3 million visits during this time. If you have ever wondered who designed this unique landmark, keep reading to find out.
Chromium is the 24th element on the periodic table where it is represented by the chemical symbol Cr. It is a shiny, gray, hard metal that is highly resistant to corrosion. It is mined as chromite ore and almost half of the world’s production comes from South Africa. Naturally occurring chromium is found as one of four stable isotopes. However, there are many other isotopes that have been identified.
The Boston Bruins are a professional hockey team that compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). They are members of the Northest Division of the Eastern Conference. The team is based in Boston, Massachusetts where they were founded in 1924. This makes the Bruins the oldest team in the NHL from the United States. The Bruins have won 23 division championships and 6 Stanley Cups during their history, including their most recent win in the 2010-11 season. Continue reading if you want to know where the Bruins play their home games.
Laura Linney is a celebrity actress who has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards during her distinguished career. Her acting career began on Broadway after studying acting at the Juilliard School. Her first roles in front of the camera were rather modest, but it wasn’t long before she landed an important role in the movie “Primal Fear.” Her performance was well received and led to her breakthrough role in the film “The Truman Show” in 1998. Her career continued to gain momentum and she continues to work in Hollywood to this day. The following is a list of movies that Laura Linney has acted in during her career so far.
Iraq is located in Western Asia and shares it borders with Syria and Turkey to north, Iran to the east and Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to the south. It also has a narrow coastline along the Persian Gulf. Iraq is home to approximately 30 million people and about 7 million of those reside in the capital city of Baghdad. The total area of the country is 438,317 km2 (169,234 sq mi.). Iraq means “the fertile” or “the deep-rooted land” in Arabic. This name may have come from the two large rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates, that run through the country.
It is a well known fact that oil floats on water. In many situations we see this phenomenon such as after rainstorms when it is common to see oil on top of puddles. It is also common to see oil droplets on top of the water when washing dishes. Many experiments are undertaken in elementary school to observe this fact of science. So why does oil float on water? Read this article to find out.