It is common to see large groups of birds sitting together on power lines. These birds happily hop and jump from one line to another without any indication of discomfort or electrocution. We are aware that if we were to touch or sit on power lines that we would be electrocuted by the current flowing through the line. We are taught to be careful with kites and when cutting down tree branches near power lines. How is it that these birds suffer no ill effects from their time on the power lines? Why don’t birds get electrocuted? Read this article to find out.
Asthma is a lung disease that causes the narrowing of the airways. People who have asthma have very sensitive airways that react to different triggers, which causes it to become difficult to breathe. When an asthmatic person comes in contact with their trigger, such as smoke, pet hair, perfumes, pollens, their airways begin to narrow and excess mucus is produced. The muscles in the airway tighten and in some cases spasm. This makes it hard for the person to breathe and causes a lack of oxygen in the body. Asthma can be mild or severe and is usually most common in children. If you suspect that you may have asthma it is best to get it diagnosed so that the correct medication and treatment can be delivered.
Butter is a dairy product that is used in cooking and as a spread or condiment. It is most often made from cow’s milk, but the milk of sheep, goats and buffalo is also used. When it is kept cool butter is a solid, but it has a relatively low melting point of about 32–35 °C (90–95 °F). Natural butter is normally pale yellow, but a stronger yellow color can occur naturally or with food colors. If you have ever wondered how butter is made, continue reading to find out.
If you take a look at the first 6 letters on the top line of your keyboard and you will mostly likely see QWERTY. This is the most commonly used arrangement of keys in keyboards today. In fact, we are so familiar with this combination that it is used on many other devices as well. If you have ever wondered who came up with this combination, keep reading to find out.
Romania is a country located in Eastern Europe that shares a border with 5 other countries (Hungary, Serbia, Ukraine, Moldova and Bulgaria). In 2004 Romania joined NATO and in 2007 joined the European Union (EU). Let’s take a look at some fun facts about Romania.
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team that compete in the National basketball League. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona and were founded in 1968 as an expansion team. Since 1972 they have played in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They have won 6 division titles and 2 conference titles, but have never won an NBA Championship. Continue reading if you would like to find out where the Phoenix Suns play their home games.
Chevy Chase is a celebrity actor, comedian and writer who started his professional career with a comedy ensemble that he co-founded. His big break came as an original cast member of the hit sketch comedy television show “Saturday Night Live.” His career quickly took off and he enhanced his reputation with the hit comedies such as “Caddyshack” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” He has worked in the industry for over four decades and he still active in Hollywood, although his appearances these days are limited to mostly cameo roles. The following is a list of movies that Chevy Chase has acted in during his career.
Fish are a group of animals that are aquatic and have gills to breath oxygen from the water. They come in many different shapes, sizes and varieties and can be found in both fresh and salt water. Fish are cold-blooded and have no digits. Most fish use large fins and a specially shaped tail to navigate through the water. There are approximately 32,000 species of fish around the world.
Benjamin Franklin is a well known historical figure who was influential in many areas. Along with begin one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was also an author, inventor, scientist, musician and diplomat. He had a number of political seats and was the US embassy to France and Sweden. He is honored in the United States on coins and notes and many influential educational institutions are named after this amazing founding father. Benjamin Franklin led a full and active life. Here are some of the interesting facts about that life.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful chance to set aside time to spend with our families. It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. Families gather together and eat a tradition meal of turkey and roast vegetables. They enjoy each other’s company and spend time reflecting on things for which they are thankful. Many take this holiday for granted and are unsure about the reason behind why Thanksgiving is celebrated. So let’s take a look at where this wonderful tradition came from.