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Hornets are a group of large flying insects that are best known for their painful stings, which they can inflict multiple times. They are closely related to many other species of wasps, but despite their appearance and similar traits, they are not closely related to bees. There are more than 25 species of hornets and the largest of these species can grow to a length of 5.5 cm (2.2 in)! Each species has a different range and distribution.
Apricots are a stone fruit related to plums, peaches, cherries and almonds. The fruit is known for its yellow/orange color and pleasant flavor. It is often eaten raw, dried, preserved and can also be used in a variety of recipes. The fruit grows on the apricot tree, which is a relatively small tree that can reach 12 m (39 ft) tall. If you have ever wondered where apricots originated from, keep reading to find out.
Coyotes, sometimes called American jackals or prairie wolf, are a species of canine. Their scientific name is “Canis latrans”, which means “barking dog” in Latin. They have a similar appearance to the gray wolf, but are much smaller than this species. There are 19 known subspecies of Coyotes, which are mostly named after the region they came from. Let’s find out where the coyote comes from.
A lentil is an edible pulse (legume) that grows on a bushy plant of the same name. There are a number of varieties of lentils and these come in different colors such as yellow, red, orange, brown and black. Lentils have been eaten for thousands of years and it is believed that they were domesticated at least 9,000 years ago. Lentils remain an important food source in many parts of the world due to the high level of protein and important vitamins and minerals that they contain. Let’s find out where lentils come from.
The Cincinnati Reds are a professional major league baseball team that compete in the Central Division of the National League. The team can be traced back to the Cincinnati Base Ball Club formed in 1866, which became the first all professional team in 1869 called the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Their name was changed to Reds after their reinclusion in the National League in 1890. The Reds have won 5 World Series Championships. Continue reading to find out where the Cincinnati Reds play their home games.
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most popular and successful teams in the National Hockey League. They are based in the city of Detroit and compete in the Central Division of the Western Conference in the NHL. The team was founded in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, which they were known until 1930 when they were renamed the Falcons for 2 years before the current name was given to the team. The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cup Championships, which makes them the 3rd most successful team in the history of the NHL. Continue reading to find out where the Red Wings play their home games.
Onions are a strongly flavored edible bulb commonly used in cooking. There are many varieties of onion and the flavor of these can range from strong to sweet. These varieties of common onion come from the onion plant (Allium cepa) and this is closely related to other species that may also be called onions as well as chives, garlic, leek and shallots. These plants have been known and used by humans for many years, but the domestication of the onion didn’t occur until later. Let’s find out where onions come from.
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team that compete in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1967 and joined the NHL as an expansion team the same year. The team won their first Stanley Cup in the 2011-2012 season by beating the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in the 6th game. Let’s find out where the Kings play their home games.
Mosquitoes are small insects best known for biting and sucking blood from people and other vertebrates. This process not only causes an annoying itchy bite, but can also transmit serious diseases, such as malaria and yellow fever. There are over 3,500 species of mosquitoes and many of these do not bite humans. In fact, male and female mosquitoes naturally feed on nectar and other juices from plants. In some species the female has adapted to sucking blood to provide the nutrients she needs to produce her eggs. If you have ever wondered where these insects live, keep reading to find out.
Newts are small aquatic creatures that are a subfamily of salamander. They are amphibians and reproduce by laying eggs in water. Full grown newts resemble lizards in body shape and coloring with skin that is rougher in texture than that of other salamander species. Newts can be either completely aquatic or semi-aquatic, only returning to water to breed. Newts have the amazing ability to regenerate limbs and organs when they are damaged. Many newts secrete toxins through their skin as a defense mechanism.