The Great Lakes are a group of 5 large freshwater lakes, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, located on the border of Canada and the United States. Combined, the lakes have a total surface area of 244,106 km2 (94,250 sq mi) and a total water volume of 22,671 km3 (5,439 cubic miles). Amazingly, these lakes contain about 21% of the entire fresh water supply of the planet. The lakes are an important area for cargo transport, fishing, tourism and as a water supply. Let’s find out which of the Great Lakes is the largest.
Jonah Hill is a celebrity actor who got himself introduced to Dustin Hoffmann while still in college. This led to his first ever film role in the 2004 movie “I Heart Huckabees.” He landed a number of more important roles and his star continued to rise as he was cast in one of the starring roles in the hit 2007 film “Superbad.” The highlight of his career came in 2012 when he was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in the sports film “Moneyball.” The following is a list of movies that Jonah Hill has acted in during his career so far.
Frostbite is a medical condition that occurs when extremely cold conditions cause body tissues, including skin, to be damaged. It usually effects the body parts that are a long way from the heart, such as toes and fingers, This can happen in temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) and/or high winds because the body decreases blood flow to the extremities as a way of keeping the body core temperature stable. There are four degrees of frostbite. The first of these is commonly called frostnip and does not usually cause permanent problems. The third and fourth degrees occur when the muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels freeze. This is much more serious and can result in serious complications and even amputation. Let’s find out how frostbite is treated.
Mongolia is a large country in terms of area, with one of the lowest population densities (average number of people per square km) in the world. The history of the nation can be traced back to Genghis Khan who created the Mongol Empire in 1206. After this time it was ruled by Mongol Khans until the 17th century when it became a part of the Qing Dynasty in China. It again became an independent nation in 1911 after the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, but struggled to assert this independence until it was official recognized by China in 1949. The following information and maps show the location of Mongolia.
Apricots are a stone fruit related to plums, peaches, cherries and almonds. The fruit is known for its yellow/orange color and pleasant flavor. It is often eaten raw, dried, preserved and can also be used in a variety of recipes. The fruit grows on the apricot tree, which is a relatively small tree that can reach 12 m (39 ft) tall. If you have ever wondered where apricots originated from, keep reading to find out.
The unique black and white stripes on a zebra make them one of the most distinctive animals in the world. Like fingerprints, each animal has a different pattern of stripes and they can be identified from this alone. There are 3 species of zebra, the mountain zebra, plains zebra, and Grévy’s zebra. The mountain zebra resembles a donkey (ass), while the other two species share characteristics of the horse. Zebras are only found in Africa where they are found in a variety of different habitats. Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? Keep reading to find out.
Pasta is an important staple food of Italy, which has since spread around the world. The history of pasta is disputed, but information about the modern pasta with which we are all familiar dates back to the 13th century. In the 14th and 15th century dried pasta became commonly available and was favored because it could be stored for a relatively long period of time. Today, there are hundreds of different varieties of pasta and these are still loosely categorized into dried or fresh pasta. Dried pasta is most commonly used in home cooking because it is widely available. Let’s find out how pasta is made.
Coyotes, sometimes called American jackals or prairie wolf, are a species of canine. Their scientific name is “Canis latrans”, which means “barking dog” in Latin. They have a similar appearance to the gray wolf, but are much smaller than this species. There are 19 known subspecies of Coyotes, which are mostly named after the region they came from. Let’s find out where the coyote comes from.
Q-tips are the original brand of cotton swabs, also called cotton buds or ear buds, and today many people use the term q-tip to refer to any generic cotton swab. A cotton bud is made of a small wooden or plastic rod with a wad of cotton wrapped around each end. They are used for a variety of purposes such as first aid, cleaning, applying cosmetics and for arts and crafts. They were originally invented to be used as an ear cleaner, but this practice is no longer recommended because of the potential to damage the sensitive ear drum. Let’s find out who invented this useful product.
Fish oil is the naturally occurring oil found in the tissues of fish. This oil is consumed as a nutritional supplement, usually in liquid or capsule form. Fish oil contains high levels of omega 3 fatty acids which are believed to have a number of health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving cardiovascular health. Recent studies have also shown potential benefits of fish oil in treating cancer, improving mental health, as well as in alzheimer’s and parkinson’s disease. Let’s find out how this popular supplement is made.