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Aardvarks are burrowing mammals best known for their long snout and diet that is primarily made up of ants and termites. Although they are sometimes called anteaters they are not related to the South American anteater. Their name comes from Afrikanns and means “ground pig”, but this species is not related to the pig either. In fact, the aardvark has very few living close relatives, which means they are relatively unique. Let’s take a closer look at the habitat and distribution of the aarvark.
Mangoes, also written mangos, are a tropical stone fruit much loved for their sweet taste and use in many popular recipes. There are thousands of different varieties of mangoes, including varieties that have been selectively bred to grow in different climates. Mangoes grow on relatively large trees, known as mango trees, which can reach 40 m (130 ft) tall. A mango tree begins to produce about 4-6 years after planting and can continue to produce for many years. In fact, some specimens have been known to produce fruit for longer than 300 years! The fruit grows on the end of a long stem with two or more fruit per stem relatively common. It takes about 3-6 months for the fruit to ripen and the final color depends on the variety.
The New York Jets are a professional football team that compete in the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League (NFL). The team was founded in 1959 as the Titans of New York and a year later they began playing in the American Football League (AFL). In 1963 the team was sold and renamed the New York Jets. The Jets were part of the AFL-NFL merger and in 1968, two years before the leagues formally merged, they won their first and only Super Bowl 16-7 against the Baltimore Colts (now the Indianapolis Colts). Let’s find out where the Jets play their home games.
Poppy seeds are small seeds commonly used in a number of cuisines. Most people are familiar with the black seeds that are used as a decoration in many baked foods, such as bagels. However, white poppy seeds are also popular for a number of uses. Both of these types of seeds can be used as a spice or ground to create a paste used in a variety of dishes. They can also be pressed to produce the edible poppyseed oil, and this oil can also be used in the manufacture of paint, varnish and soap. We now know what poppy seeds are used for so let’s find out where these seeds come from.
The Green Bay Packers are a professional football team that compete in the North Division of the National Football Conference as a part of the National Football League (NFL). The Packers were founded in 1919 and are considered to be the third oldest franchise in the league. They are based in the small city of Green Bay, Wisconsin and are the only non-profit, community owned team in the NFL. Despite being the last of the “small town teams”, the Packers are one of the most successful football teams with a total of 13 league Championships, including 4 Super Bowl titles. Let’s find out where the Green Bay Packers play their home games.
Ticks are small arachnids that are best known for parasitically feeding solely on animal blood. Like all arachnids ticks have 8 legs and the first pair of these legs house the Haller’s organ, which is used for detecting odors and chemicals along with temperature and air currents. This organ is essential for finding a host for the tick. There are 3 separate families of ticks Ixodidae (hard ticks), Argasidae (soft ticks) and Nuttalliekkidae (a single species found in Africa). There are about 900 species of ticks and about 200 of these belong to the soft tick family and 700 to the hard tick family. If you have ever wondered where these animals live, keep reading to find out.
The lemon is a citrus fruit from the same family as the orange, lime, grapefruit and many others. Like other citrus fruits, the lemon grows on a tree of the same name. The fruit is well known for its strong sour taste, which is used in a number of different culinary situations. The juice is used as a preservative, garnish and as a flavoring for many popular drinks. There are a number of different varieties of lemon, but most people are familiar with the Eureka lemon that is available in most grocery stores. Let’s find out where the lemon come from and where they are grown today.
Rabbits are small mammals that belong to the same family as hares and jackrabbits. They are best known for their large ears, ability to hop or jump and rapid rate of breeding. Throughout history they have also been an important source of meat and fur, although the popularity of these rabbit products has declined in recent years. There are many different species of rabbit and some of these have been domesticated as pets. Keep reading to find out more about the distribution and habitat of these species.
The Denver Broncos are a professional football team that compete in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League (NFL). The team was established in 1960 as a founding member of the American Football League (AFL) and joined the NFL in 1970 when the AFL and NFL merged. The Broncos are a popular team and have also experienced success with 2 Super Bowl Championships (1997 and 1998) and 6 AFC Championships. Continue reading to find out where the Denver Broncos play their home games.
Capers are edible flower buds used in cooking as a seasoning or garnish. Their flavor comes from mustard oil that is released from the bud. They were traditionally used in Mediterranean cuisine and traditional medicine, but have since become popular in other regions as well. The buds are usually pickled with salt and/or vinegar and stored for later use. They can be used in many different dishes such as pizza, pasta, salad, tartar sauce, fish, meat and much more.