Burma or Myanmar is a sovereign state located in Southeast Asia. It shares borders with China, India, Laos, Thailand and Bangladesh. Burma also has an extensive coastline along the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The country covers a total area of 676,578 km2 (261,227 sq mi) and is the second largest country in Southeast Asia. Burma is home to over 60,000,000 people with approximately 925,000 people residing in the capital city of Naypyidaw. However many more people reside in the former capital of Yangon (also known as Ragoon, which is still recognized by some governments as the capital of Burma) which has a population of approximately 4,348,000.
The Christ the Redeemer statue (known as Cristo Redentor in Portugese) is a famous statue of Jesus Christ, with arms outstretched, located in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue is found at the top of the 700 metre high Corcovado mountain, which overlooks the city. The statue itself is 30 m (98 ft) tall with an additional 8 m (26 ft) pedestal and the arms stretch 28 m (92 ft). It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone and weighs an impressive 635 metric tons. It is a popular tourist attraction and has become a symbol for Brazil and Rio De Janeiro. It is also listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Let’s find out who designed this impressive statue.
Strawberries are a small, bright red fruit that are widely loved for their impressive aroma (smell), sweet taste and juicy texture. Strawberries are commonly eaten raw, but may also be used in a variety of culinary preparations such as jams and jellies, pies, ice cream, milkshakes, juice and many more. The strawberry fruit is grown on plants that share the same name. In commercial cultivation most strawberries are grown via a method called plasticulture, in which the plants are grown in raised beds covered in plastic, or in mounded rows. A small proportion of commercial strawberries are grown hydroponically. There are hundreds of varieties of strawberries, but it all started with the first garden strawberry. Let’s find out where this came from.
Dysprosium is a soft, bright silver, rare earth element that is never found in free form in nature. However, it is found as a part of many minerals, usually along with other rare earth elements. It is a chemical element with the atomic number 66 and is represented by the chemical symbol Dy. It occurs at about 5.2mg/kg in the crust of the Earth. It is most commonly produced as a by-product during the extraction of the element yttrium. The largest amounts of dysprosium are mined in China, but large deposits are thought to be found in the north of Western Australia. Let’s find out who discovered this rare element.
The lobster is a large member of the marine crustacean family. They have five pairs of legs with three of those being claws. A lobster has a large set of claws at the front of the body and a long sectioned tail. They also have long antennas at the front of the head which they use as sensors. They are highly prized as excellent cuisine all over the world and are often bred and exported for this purpose. Lobsters malt as they grow and may even change colour. Amazingly this creature has blue blood due to the levels of copper in their blood cells. Lobsters can live up to 60 years and can grow to amazing sizes. The largest lobster ever recorded was 20.15 kilograms (44.4 lb). So what do lobsters eat? Read this article to find out.
A meerkat is a small animal that is part of the mongoose family. Also known as the suricate they are very social creatures that live in mobs, gangs or clans of up to 20 meerkats. In the wild meerkats can live for 6-7 years, but in captivity can survive up to 12-14 years. The name meerkat is borrowed from Afrikaans and has a Dutch origin. in Dutch it means” lake cat”, but the name may have originated from a miscommunication. Meerkats are only small and grow to a height of 25 to 35 centimetres (9.8 to 14 in) in total. The meerkat has light coloured fur but their eyes are surrounded by black patches and they have short parallel stripes across their backs in a dark colour.
A toothbrush is a instrument that is used to clean the teeth, gums and tounge. The toothbrush is used to brush the plague and other contaminates from the surface of the teeth and gums. It is generally used in conjunction with toothpaste and dentists recommend that your teeth should be brushed at least twice a day. Whilst toothbrushes come in a variety of sizes, colours and bristle types they generally consist of a cluster of bristles attached to a handle. Toothbrushes have been around for a very long time with the earliest bristle toothbrush dated to 1600 BC. Since then toothbrushes have evolved from their original form which used hog derived bristles to the synthetic ones that we use today. So how is a toothbrush made? Read this article to find out.
The testicles are an important part of male physiology that function as part of the reproductive system and the endocrine system. They are located in the groin region of the male body and there is usually two of similar size, but some genetic issues or injuries can lead to a reduction in number. Testicles are contained within a sack called the scrotum which is an extension of the abdomen. Testicles consist of a tough outer membrane shell which cases and protects coiled tubes which are lined with germ cells. It is from these cells that sperm are produced. A tube known as the vas defenrens is the conduit for the sperm to travel from the testicles to the penis. As with all organs in the body the testicles have specific functions. This article will outline the specific functions of the testicles.
Christina Hendricks is a celerity actress best known for her work on the hit television series “Mad Men.” However, her acting career began in the late 90’s after deciding to pursue a career in modeling and acting. She first came to the attention of audiences with a guest role in the short lived series “Firefly.” The led to more important roles in film and television, and in 2007 she became a household name with her role as Joan Harris in “Mad Men.” This has led to 3 nominations for a Primetime Emmy and a string of roles in film. It is still uncertain whether she will make the transition to genuine film star, but for now she is enjoying all the success that her television role has brought her. The following is a list of movies that Christina Hendricks has acted in during her career so far.
Praseodymium is a soft, silvery metal that is represented by the symbol Pr and the atomic number of 59. It is malleable and ductile and is one the rare earth elements. It is very reactive and even when artificially prepared it slowly develops a green oxide coating. It was discovered in 1841 by a Swedish chemist named Carl Gustav Mosanader in the form of an oxide. The oxide was later separated into two salts of different colours which were named praseodymium and neodymium. The chemical element was named for the colour of its primary oxide praseodymium coming from the Greek word prasinos (which means green). This article will detail the main used of praseodymium in the world today.