Sir Peter Jackson is a famous director, producer and writer best known for his work on “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy. His career began in his home country of New Zealand where he began creating films at a very young age. He first attracted attention with his film “Bad Taste” that he created over 4 years. He not only directed, produced and write the film, but he also starred in a number of roles in the movie. It was initially a bit of fun between friends and was filmed on a cheap second hand camera, but a friend in the industry arranged for it to be shown at Cannes and it won a number of prizes. He was able to launch his career on the back of this success and the rest is history. His crowning achievement came in 2004 when he won 3 Oscars for the film “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” including the Best Director award. The following is a list of movies that Peter Jackson has directed, produced, written or acted in during his career so far.
A tunnel is defined as an enclosed underground passageway with no openings except for the ends. They are used for a variety of purposes including water supply, telecommunications, power, road and/or rail traffic. They are used for a variety of reasons, such as when a bridge is not feasible or when a road/railway cannot be diverted around a large mountain. Most tunnels are only a few hundred meters in length, but the longest tunnels can run for many kilometers! Let’s find out which tunnel is the longest in the world.
Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world by both population and area. It is also an important regional power and emerging world power, with one of the fastest growing economies in the world. It is located in the continent of South America and it is easily the largest country on the continent in terms of area and population. It also has 7,491 km (4,655 mi) of coastline on the east of the country, which is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean.
Elvis Presley, best known as simply Elvis or “the King,” was one of the most popular singers in history. His career began in Memphis in 1954 and just 2 years later he had his first number 1 hit with the single “Heartbreak Hotel.” He quickly become a megastar and was one of the most important figures in the rising popularity of early rock and roll. He remains the best selling solo artist in popular music history. Alongside his many hit singles and albums he also had a very successful acting career. His sudden death on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, came as a shock to many people and he was mourned by both his fans and the music industry as a whole.
California is a state located on the western side of the United States. It was officially made a state on September 9, 1850. However, the history of the this state can be traced back many years. In 1602 it was claimed for New Spain and remained under Spanish control until 1821 when Mexico gained independence from Spain. In 1846 American settlers declared independence and created the (unrecognized) California Republic. The US army took the area during the Mexican–American War and the Republic ceded control to the United States. Let’s find out where the name California came from.
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team that compete in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1967 and joined the NHL as an expansion team the same year. The team won their first Stanley Cup in the 2011-2012 season by beating the New Jersey Devils 6-1 in the 6th game. Let’s find out where the Kings play their home games.
A shark attack is one of the most frightening things that can happen to a person in the ocean and when they occur they are widely reported in the media. Shark attacks usually cause severe injuries and approximately 15% of people attacked will die as a direct cause of the attack. However shark attacks are rare and only about 100 occur worldwide each year. Despite this fact the fear of shark attack is very common. Let’s find out why sharks attack people.
The state flag of Alaska is a dark blue design with 7 yellow stars depicting the Big Dipper and one larger yellow depicting the North Star. It was adopted on May 2, 1927, when the region was the Territory of Alaska (Alaska Territory) and was not yet a state. Before the adoption of this flag the territory had used the United States flag as their symbolic flag and had done so since Alaska was sold to the United States by Russia. It was retained as the state flag when Alaska became a state in 1959. Let’s find out who designed this symbol of the northernmost state.
Most of us are aware that drinking water is essential for life and is the most important requirement of survival. Water is critical to many metabolic processes (important chemical reactions inside the body) and dissolves many substances for use in the body. Approximately 70% of the human body is made up of water. Humans lose water through sweat, urine, feces and breathing, which means that it must be replaced each day. It is estimated that each person in the United States consumes about 2 liters (0.5 gallons) per day from beverages and food. The amount of water required depends on the individual, exercise and climate. For example, dehydration (excessive loss of fluid) can set in after just 1 hour of exercising in a hot and humid environment. If you have ever wondered how long a person can survive without water, read on to find out.
Lactose is a sugar that is commonly found in many types of milk. It is formed by galactose and glucose and was first discovered in 1619 by Fabriccio Bartoletti. However, it wasn’t shown to be a sugar until 1780 when Carl Wilhelm Scheele showed this to be the case. In the human body lactose is digested by an enzyme called lactase which is produced in the intestine. However, some people have an insufficient amount of this enzyme and they may suffer from symptoms such as bloating, gas, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. This condition is known as lactose intolerance and people suffering from this are recommended to avoid foods containing lactose.