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The Women’s National Basketball Association (or WNBA) is the premier women’s basketball competition in the world. At one time, the NBA owned all the teams that competed in the WNBA. Now, teams are becoming independently owned. The league had its first season in 1997. But who won the first WNBA Championship? This post will answer that question!
At some point or another in your life you have probably either used a pair of roller skates or watched someone else. Roller skates are shoe like creations with four wheels attached to the bottom. They have a brake stopper on the front of the shoe near the toe for slowing and stopping. In many ways they resemble ice skates and are used in the much the same way on hard surfaces such as concrete and road surfaces as ice skates are used on ice. In recent years they have been replaced by roller blades and other variations that are more stable and easy to control. Have you ever wondered who invented roller skates? If so read this article to learn more.
Alexander the Great is one of the most famous historical figures known around the world. But why was Alexander the Great so great? What did he do to deserve the word ‘great’ after his name? This post will give you a list of reasons why Alexander the Great really is great!
Maple syrup is a sweet liquid that is often used on desserts such as pancakes and waffles. It is golden in color and more fluid than honey or golden syrup. The sugar in maple syrup is predominantly sucrose which is a plant sugar. Maple syrup is sold in most countries all over the world but is most popular in the United States of America and they are the leading consumer of maple syrup worldwide.
Where would the world be without the humble toothbrush? It is an important part of our everyday routine and living practices. Toothbrushes come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. They have been designed and redesigned to help us take better care of our teeth and claim to do all sorts of miraculous things for our dental hygiene. Have you ever wondered who thought up the idea of the toothbrush? Read on to find out.
Chlorophyll is a green pigment that is found in almost all trees, plants, algae and cyanobacteria (bacteria that can undergo photosynthesis). The word chlorophyll comes from two Greek words that mean ‘green’ and ‘leaf’. But why is chlorophyll green? Or, put another way, what makes chlorophyll green? This post will tell you the answer!
Ultrasound is a type of sound pressure with frequencies greater than humans can hear. Some animals, such as dogs, cats, dolphins, bats and mice, can hear ultrasound as they are able to hear sounds of higher frequencies. Here are some of the common uses of ultrasound in the world today!
William Shatner is an actor, writer, producer and director who has been in the industry for over 50 years. He is most famous for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the television and movie series, Star Trek. The television series and subsequent movies not only launched his career, but gave him a legion of loyal fans. He has gone onto feature in many popular film and television series and doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon. The following is a list of movies that William Shatner has acted in during his career.
Frogs are animals that live partly in water and partly on land. They are part of the group of animals know as amphibians. Frogs can be found on every continent in the world apart from Antarctica. They are a cold-blooded animal and require the sun and water to help them regulate their body temperature.
Riding in a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience. It is something that has gained popularity as a tourist attraction and sporting event over the past few decades. Hot air balloons are used for a variety of reasons from sightseeing to weddings, but who invented the hot air balloon to start with?