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The umbilical cord is the long tube that connects a baby to the placenta while in the womb. It contains 2 arteries and one vein. The umbilical cord supplies the baby with oxygenated, nutrient rich blood via the vein and transports the deoxygenated blood back to the placenta via the arteries. The average length of an umbilical cord is about 50cm or 20 inches.
Kevin Costner is a celebrity actress, producer and director who has had a distinguished career that has resulted in 2 Oscar wins. He became a genuine A-List star after a series of successful movies, but like most Hollywood stars his celebrity has waned somewhat since. This has been in part due to poor reviews from the film critics and the poor performance of his movies ‘Waterworld” and “The Postman.” His career has been revived somewhat since then, but it has never again reached the heights that it once did. The following is a list of movies that Kevin Costner has been involved with during his career so far.
The pancreas is a gland organ that can be located in the abdomen behind the stomach. It is a dual functioning organ that is part of both the digestive and endocrine systems. The digestive system is responsible for the breakdown of food into usable vitamins, minerals, nutrients and energy. The endocrine system releases various hormones into the body to regulate mood, growth and development, tissue function and metabolism.
Paper clips can be found in many different places all over the world. From the office to the classroom the usefulness of the humble paper clip cannot be measured. Whether it is used in its original capacity or for art and science activities, the paper clip is a marvel of modern design. As a testimony to its versatility it is said that only 1 in 10 paper clips is actually used for its original purpose of binding papers. But who invented the paper clip and how long has the paper clip been around? Read on to find out.
Hillary Swank is a celebrity actress who is the third youngest ever woman to win two Oscars for “Best Actress in a Leading Role.” She was professionally coached in acting from a young age and was able to begin professionally acting at 16 years of age. She performed in a number of smaller roles in film and television before she got her big break with the movie “The Next Karate Kid” in 1994. It was only 6 years later when she won her first Academy Award for her role in the movie “Boys Don’t Cry” for which she was paid only $75 a day! The following is a list of movies that Hillary Swank has acted in during her career.
Humans naturally sweat (perspire) everyday. We sweat more when it is hot and when we are very nervous. But why do we sweat? This post will answer that very question.
Chocolate comes in all sizes, many flavors and different consistencies. Most people can easily tell you their favorite type and just how they would like to eat it. For many it is a treat that can be enjoyed anywhere and with a variety of different people. For most of us chocolate has always existed and been part of life, but who invented chocolate?
Renée Zellweger is a celebrity actress who started her career in Texas. After some initial success she decided to move to Los Angeles where she got her big break with an important role in the movie Jerry Maguire alongside Tom Cruise (LINK). Since this point her career has blossomed and she has been rewarded for her efforts with 3 Academy award nominations for 1 Oscar. Interestingly, she was required to gain 20 pounds and learn a British Accent to play Bridget Jones, for which she received an Oscar nomination. The following is a list of movies that Renée Zellweger has been featured in.
There are very few girls around the world that can say they have never owned a Barbie and even fewer that can claim to have never heard of Barbie. Barbie has become a worldwide icon when it comes to girl’s toys and accessories. You can own every type of Barbie imaginable and just when you think you have them all Barbie comes out as something else. But when did Barbie first arrive in our stores and how often has Barbie been re-invented since her first debut? Read on to find out.
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is a North African country that has an emerging economy. But what is the capital of Algeria? This post will answer that question and tell you some information about the nation’s capital.