Molybdenum is a silvery-gray metal with one of the highest melting points of any natural element. Molybdenum is a chemical element with the atomic number 42 and is represented by the chemical symbol Mo. This metal is never found in its free form on Earth, but can be found in . . . Read more
A volcano is basically a natural opening in the crust of the earth where magma (lava), steam (along with other gases) and ash can escape. A volcano is like a chimney which transfers the molten rock, found in the depths of the earth, to the surface. Most volcanoes are dormant . . . Read more
“The Secret Garden” is a children’s novel that was first published in 1911. It is considered to be an English classic and it has been named one of the top 100 books for children and the most important books of the 20th century. The novel has also been adapted for . . . Read more
India is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of both size and population. The country covers more than 3.2 million square kilometers (1.2 million square miles), which makes it the 7th largest country in the world in terms of area. It is also home to more . . . Read more
Scandium is a silvery-white metal and is a chemical element with the atomic number 21 and is represented by the chemical symbol Sc. It is often classified as a rare earth element because it is mostly found with other rare earth elements. Despite this classification it isn’t all that rare . . . Read more
Tennessee is a state located in the Southwestern region of the United States of America. It is bordered by Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. It is a relatively small state in terms of area, but is the 17th largest in terms of population. The European . . . Read more
Jon Hamm is a celebrity actor who began his career in the mid 1990’s with a string of television performances. He made his big screen debut in 2000, but his roles were mostly small bit parts. It was in 2007 when he landed a lead role in the drama series . . . Read more
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros of by the official French title “Les internationaux de France de Tennis, Roland Garros” is a yearly tennis tournament that is held in May/June each year. The name comes from the Stade Roland Garros (English: Roland Garros Stadium), which was named after . . . Read more
Salamanders are lizard like creatures that are a part of the amphibian class of animals. There are approximately 655 living species of salamander and many of these are known for their distinctive coloration. They are commonly found near water and some species live a complete aquatic existence. They were once . . . Read more
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, land-beavers and whistle-pigs, are a species of rodent. They are members of the ground squirrel family and are related to prairie dogs and chipmunks. If you include the tail they measure about 40 to 60 cm (16-24 inches) long and weigh up to 4 kg . . . Read more