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The dodo was a large flightless bird was native to the Island of Mauritius (located to the east of Africa and Madagascar). This species is best known for becoming extinct in the 17th century, with the last sighting of this species in 1688. The extinction of this bird brought about . . . Read more
“The War of the Worlds” is a science fiction novel first published in 1898. The basic plot of the story involves an alien invasion of Earth and it is written as a factual account in the first person. This popular story has been adapted many times for film, television, radio, . . . Read more
The PGA Championship is a professional golf tournament that is held each year at a selection of prestigious golf courses in the United States. It is one of the four major golf championships and winning the tournament has many financial and professional benefits for a golfer. The modern tournament is . . . Read more
Cambodia (official title: Kingdom of Cambodia) is a relatively small country in terms of size and population. It covers a total area of 181,035 square kilometers (69,898 sq mi) and has a population of about 15 million. The formation of the country can be traced back to 68 AD as . . . Read more
Sulfur is a commonly found chemical element and is found naturally on earth in its free form and in a number of minerals. It is represented by the chemical symbol S and the atomic number 16. It is a bright yellow solid at room temperature and has been known since . . . Read more
Crabs are crustaceans most commonly associated with the oceans of the world. However, there are many species that can be found in fresh water and even on the land! Most crabs have a hard shell (exoskeleton) and a single pair of claws. There are thousands of species of crabs and . . . Read more
Otters are semiaquatic or aquatic animals that belong to the family Mustelidae, which means they are related to animals such as weasels, wolverines and badgers. There are 13 species of otters and they range from 0.5 m to 1.8 m (2-6 ft) in length and from 1 to 45 kg . . . Read more
A waterbed is basically a mattress/bed that is filled with water. There are two main models of this type of bed – those with a hard side and those with a soft side. The outside material is a soft PVC (or similar) material which keeps the water contained within. There . . . Read more
Jason Sudeikis is a celebrity actor and comedian who is best known for his role as a “Saturday Night Live” cast member. This work has led to a number of television and movie roles and the vast majority of his current work is in comedy films. He also provided his . . . Read more
Platelets are commonly recognized as the clear part of blood. They are small, clear fragments of cell with an irregular shape. They do not have a nucleus that contains DNA and have a life span of 5-9 days. Platelets have a number of important functions in the body and a disorder or disease of the platelets can cause either bleeding or clotting. The article will detail the functions of the platelets in the body.