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Magnesium oxide, also called magnesia, is a chemical compound made from magnesium and oxygen. Magnesium oxide occurs naturally in the environment, but it is also possible to create it by burning magnesium ribbon in air. When the magnesium burns it oxidizes, and the by-product is magnesium oxide. It is very stable at high temperatures, which is one of the reasons it is a useful substance in many industries.
Hamsters are a small rodent that burrow underground during daylight hours. There are 25 different species of hamsters, including the Golden Hamster which is the most common species kept as a pet. They are a popular animal for children because they are very tame and are happy to be kept alone. Hamsters are also used in medical research and animal testing. If you have ever wanted to know what hamsters eat, in captivity and in the wild, keep reading to find out.
Kris Kristofferson is a celebrity musician and actor who is best known for unexpectedly landing a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s front yard to give him some demo tapes of his work. This bold move led to Cash recording his song, “Sunday Morning Coming Down,” which became a number 1 hit on the country music charts. He went on to have a very successful music career, both as a writer and musician. He decided to focus on the film industry in the mid 1970’s and in 1977 he won a Golden Globe. His career nosedived in 1980 after the release of the movie Heaven’s Gate, which was a box office bomb and is still listed as one of the worst movies of all time by many critics. Although it took some time, he was able to recover his career and work on some major movies, such as the Blade trilogy. The following is a list of movies that Kris Kristofferson has acted in during his career.
The Salvation Army is a Christian church that is best known for their charitable work around the world. It is an international organization, with over 1.4 million members, that can be found in over 120 countries of the world. They are well known in the United States for their red kettles, with which they collect donations, during the Christmas season. However, they also have a high level of community respect for their relief work after natural disasters, such as hurricane Katrina. Let’s take a look at who founded this charitable organization.
The ribs are long curved bones that are a part of the human skeleton and form a cage like structure called the ribcage. The ribcage is an important structure the provides protection for the organs, such as the heart and lungs, in the chest cavity (thoracic cavity). If you have ever wondered how many ribs a human has, keep reading to find out.
Peter Pan is a popular fictional character best known as the boy who would never grow up. The character has featured in countless books, movies, comics, stage productions and video games. If you have ever wanted to know who created this famous character, keep reading to find out.
Stomach Ulcers, also called peptic ulcers, are one of the most common gastrointestinal problems. They can cause many uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting (including vomiting blood), nausea, bloating, loss of appetite and bad breath. It is estimated that 10% of people will develop a stomach ulcer at some point of their life. Let’s take a look at what causes this uncomfortable problem.
Ice is a solid that is made up of frozen water. It is created when water is cooled to a temperature below 0°C (32°F). It is common in nature as snow, hail, glaciers and in the polar regions. One of the most interesting natural objects made of ice is the iceberg, which floats on the sea. Have you ever wondered why ice floats on water? Continue reading to find the answer to this question.
Goldfish are a small member of the carp family and were one of the first fish to be domesticated. The goldfish we know today were selectively bread over 1000 years ago from the Prussian carp for their gold color. They were popular in ancient China and spread to Europe in 1611. Today, they remain one of the most common fish to be kept as pets in home aquariums and ponds throughout the world. If you have ever wanted to know how long goldfish generally live, keep reading to find out.
Calcium chloride is a chemical compound made up of calcium and chlorine. Traditionally it is made by dissolving marble or limestone in hydrochloric acid, but it can be produced directly from limestone or as a by-product of the ammonia-soda process. It can cause skin irritation and must be handled carefully.