The kiwifruit, also known as kiwi or Chinese gooseberry, is a an egg shaped fruit that is a similar size to a chicken egg. The fruit grows on a woody vine and has a brown-green skin with brightly colored (usually green or yellow) soft flesh that contains many tiny seeds. The entire fruit is edible, but many people choose to only eat the inner portion. The kiwifruit has a unique flavor and most people describe them as a sweet fruit with a slight tangy flavor. There are about 60 varieties of kiwifruit, although only a few of these are common in grocery stores. Let’s find out where this fruit comes from and where it is grown today.
Giardiasis, also known as Beaver Fever, is a parasitic infection of the digestive tract which affects many animals and humans. Infection often comes with no symptoms, but in about a third of those infected it causes a number of uncomfortable symptoms such as; diarrhea, stomach cramps, lack of appetite, bloating, burping (often with a taste of sulfur), flatulence, blood in urine and occasionally vomiting. These symptoms usually begin a week or two after the initial infection and may continue to reoccur in a cycle if left untreated. Untreated giardiasis is also known to cause temporary lactose intolerance, which can become permanent. It is estimated to infect more than 200,000 people worldwide. Let’s find out what causes giardiasis and how it can be treated.
Pelicans are large aquatic birds best known for their long beak which features a large throat pouch for catching prey. There are 8 species of pelican on the planet and at least one species can be found on every continent apart from Antarctica. They are generally found in warm regions, although some species do travel to cooler regions during breeding. Most species of pelicans are quite large and are among the heaviest of all flying birds. Let’s find out what these interesting birds eat.
A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that can cause widespread damage. Due to the extraordinary amounts of rain and high winds, hurricanes can cause flooding, tidal surges and wind damage to any area it the path of the storm. Hurricane Sandy was the tenth hurricane of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. At its strongest, it was classified as a category two storm and became the largest Atlantic hurricane (by area) on record, covering an estimated 1,100 miles (1,800 km). Hurricane Sandy intersected seven countries along its path and it is thought that at least 199 people lost their lives during the storm. Hurricane Sandy developed in the Caribbean Sea on October 20, 2012 as a tropical storm. It became a hurricane on October 24.
Africa is the second largest continent on Earth in terms of both area and population. It is located to the south of Europe and to the south-west of Asia and the Middle East. Africa is home to many large freshwater lakes and it is from one of these lakes that the primary source of the largest river in the continent is found. This river is not only the longest in the world, but also supported one of the most famous Ancient civilizations. Let’s find out which river is the longest in Africa.
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football team that compete in the Northern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League (NFL). They were established in 1996 when the Cleveland Browns were temporarily removed from the league while a new stadium was built. Success came relatively quickly and in 2000 the Ravens won their first Super Bowl Championship. At the time of their founding in 1996 the Ravens played their home games at Memorial Stadium. However, this stadium was run-down and deemed to be no longer suitable for professional sports. Let’s find out where the Ravens play their home games today.
Bed sheets are large rectangular pieces of cloth designed to be used on a bed. The bottom sheet, also known as fitted sheet, is used to cover the mattress and is usually fitted with elastic to secure it to the mattress so that it doesn’t slip off. The top sheet, also known as flat sheet, covers the person sleeping on the bed. Blankets and comforters are then added on top of this sheet to provide warmth in the bed. Sheets come in a variety of colors and designs and the quality of the sheets is usually determined by thread count. This measure is the number of threads per square inch and a higher number of threads generally corresponds with better quality sheets. If you have ever wondered what your sheets are made of, keep reading to find out.
Iridium is a hard, brittle, silvery-white metal that belongs to the platinum family of metals. It is a chemical element represented by the chemical symbol Ir and atomic number 77. It is the most corrosion resistant metal and the second most dense element. It is also one of the rarest elements on the planet, being 40 times more rare than gold! Despite this rarity viable commercial quantities can be obtained as a by-product from nickel and copper mining. The largest commercially viable deposits of iridium are found in South Africa, Russia and Canada. Like most metals in the platinum group it was discovered after scientists determined that platinum was a new metal instead of an alloy as was first though.
Emus are a large flightless bird with a somewhat similar appearance to the ostrich. They grow to 2 m (6.6 ft) in height, which makes them the 2nd largest bird by height after the ostrich. Emus are known for travelling long distances on their strong legs, which are reported to be stronger than most other animals. Like ostriches, they are also able to travel very fast when required. As you may have guessed the emu and ostrich are related, but they are found in very different locations. Let’s find out where the emu comes from and where it is found today.
Henry Cavill is a celebrity actor who began acting in school plays, which was where he discovered his love of acting. He began his career in the early 2000’s and it wasn’t long before he was attracting attention. Unfortunately, in the mid 2000’s he missed out on a string of leading roles in big budget films (including the role of Superman and James Bond) for a number of reasons. However, he laded a leading role in the hit television series “The Tudors”, which helped to further his career. He looks to have a very promising career ahead of him and could be a genuine a-list star. The following is a list of movies that Henry Cavill has acted in during his career so far.