Ecuador (official title: Republic of Ecuador) is a relatively small country in terms of both population and size. The country became an independent nation in 1830 after previously being part of the Spanish colonial empire and Gran Columbia. However, Ecuador lost much of its claimed territory to the larger neighboring countries after this time. It is named after the equator, which runs through the northern part of the country. This might give us a clue about where Ecuador is located.
“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a multi award winning fictional novel first published on July 11, 1960. The book was widely acclaimed, but also caused much controversy at the time because it deals with the issues of racism, rape, justice, morality, human nature, social inequality and education. However, these themes also meant that the book became one of the most popular school study books. The story is told through the eyes of the young child Scout Finch and much of it centers on her father’s defence of a black man falsely accused of rape. “To Kill a Mockingbird” was an extremely successful book and it spent more than 80 weeks on the bestseller list. In 1961 it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and has since become a modern classic of modern literature. Let’s find out who wrote this important book.
Liquid nitrogen is simply the element nitrogen in liquid state. Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature, it is the largest component of air, but it turns into a liquid at an extremely low temperature. Nitrogen has a boiling point of approximately -196 °C (-321 °F) and it freezes at -210 °C (-346 °F), which means that liquid nitrogen can only exist between these temperatures. Liquid nitrogen is used for a number of applications such as storing cells, blood and other biological materials at extremely low temperatures, removing unwanted skin lesions, as a coolant, and many more. Let’s find out how liquid nitrogen is produced.
Gummi bars, also written gummy bears, are a soft and chewy candy made into the shape of a bear. Since their invention they have been one of the most popular types of candy in the world. Their popularity has also led to a number of other gummi candy shapes such as worms, frogs, sharks, fruit, body parts and many more. Most gummi bears are made out of sugar, glucose syrup, colors and flavors, starch, citric acid and gelatin, although other ingredients may be used in certain cases. These ingredients are mixed and heated, and this mixture is then poured into molds and allowed to cool. Let’s find out who invented these popular treats.
Iridium is a chemical element that is part of the platinum metal group. It has an atomic number of 77 and is represented by the chemical symbol Ir. It is a very hard, brittle metal and it is the most corrosive resistant metal on Earth. Even at high temperatures it shows little to no corrosion. Iridium was discovered in 1803 and was named after the Greek goddess Iris due to the many colors of its salts. Iridium is one of the rarest elements in the crust of the Earth with only three metric tons produced per year. Let’s take a look at some of the most common applications of Iridium in the world today.
Kuwait (official title: State of Kuwait) is a country in the Middle East. It is located in on the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula. Kuwait shares boarders with Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the north. It also has a coastline that lies on the north-western part of the Persian Gulf. Kuwait covers an area of 17,820 square kilometers (6,880 square miles), which makes it one of the smallest countries in the world. It has a population of approximately 3.5 million people. Kuwait’s capital city Kuwait city is located in the middle of the country on the shores of the Persian Gulf.
Botox, also called botulinum toxin Type A, is a neurotoxin and protein that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. The Botulinum toxin can cause a condition known as botulism, which is a sometimes fatal paralytic illness that starts with the paralysis of the facial muscle. Botox is now commonly used in the cosmetic industry to erase wrinkles and delay signs of aging. It is also used as a medication to treat a variety of conditions such as incontinence, severe migraine, joint stiffness, strabismus, blepharospasm and severe sweating.
The Prime Minister of Australia is the head of government and the most powerful political position in the country. The Prime Minister must be an elected member of parliament, but is not directly elected to the position by the people. Instead, the Prime Minister is the leader of the political party or coalition that holds the majority of seats in the Australian House of Representatives. The position was first held on January 1, 1901 when the six British colonies of Australia joined together to form one nation. Let’s find out who was the first to take on this important role.
Osmium is a blue-black or blue-gray metal that belongs to the platinum family of elements. It is a chemical element represented by the symbol Os and the atomic number 76. It is found naturally on earth where it usually forms alloys with other platinum group metals. It is an extremely rare element and is the least common of any stable element in the crust of the earth. It is obtained for commercial purposes as a by-product of copper, nickel and platinum processing. However, very little is produced each year because it is rare, has few uses and is extremely toxic. Let’s find out who discovered this element.
Javier Bardem is a celebrity actor who began his career in his native Spain. Even though he grew up in a family heavily in the entertainment industry, he decided to take up painting instead. He took acting jobs to support his painting and later decided that he had more talent for acting and decided to pursue it as a career instead. His first starring role came in 1990 at just 20 years of age and his breakthrough came two years later. In 1997 he was persuaded to take his first English speaking role and in 2000 he gained international recognition with an Academy Award nomination for his role in the film “Before Night Falls.” His career gained momentum from here and in 2008 he won an Oscar for his supporting role in the film “No Country For Old Men.” He is now one of the hottest international actors in Hollywood. The following is a list of movies that Javier Bardem has acted in during his career.