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Potassium is a highly reactive metal that is silvery-gray in appearance. It is a chemical element with the atomic number 19 and is represented by the chemical symbol K. It was discovered and first isolated by Humphry Davy in 1807. Potassium is formed by the nucleosynthesis of lighter atoms, which . . . Read more
The US Open (official title: United States Open Tennis Championships) is an annual tennis tournament held in August-September in New York City. It is one of the four major tennis tournaments (along with the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon) and is also one of the oldest tennis championships in . . . Read more
Snakes are a long, slender reptiles best known for not having legs. They are commonly seen as being dangerous animals because some species can bite humans and inject venom that is powerful enough to kill. However, the vast majority of snakes are nonvenomous or have only enough venom to kill . . . Read more
The aardwolf is a small mammal that belongs to the same family as the hyenas. They are very similar in appearance to the striped hyena. However, unlike hyenas the aardwolf does not prey on large animals, instead it eats mostly insects. Their favorite food is termites, which they catch with . . . Read more
The red wolf is a species of canine that was declared extinct in the wild in 1980. However, it was once found throughout much of the Southeastern United States. It is closely related to the grey wolf and the coyote, and a genetic study from 2011 suggested that the red . . . Read more
A wind turbine is a piece of machinery that converts energy from the wind into electrical power. Wind turbines range widely in size and design, but we are mostly familiar with the large wind turbines in arrays, known as a wind farm. These wind turbines provide an important source of . . . Read more
Kristen Wiig is a celebrity actress, writer and comedian who is best recognized for her work on the hit television series “Saturday Night Live.” However, she has appeared in a number of hit television shows and films. She was encouraged by a teacher to pursue acting while attending University of . . . Read more
The Union Bank Building is not a particularly tall building, it is just 10 floors, but it does have the distinction of being the oldest skyscraper in Canada. It is located in the Exchange District of Winnipeg, Canada. It was originally built for the Union Bank, which is where the . . . Read more
“The Little Drummer Boy”, originally known as “Carol of the Drum” is a popular Christmas carol that tells the story of a poor young boy who is invited to play his drum for baby Jesus. It has become one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time and has . . . Read more
A snow globe is a sphere shaped object, usually made of glass or clear plastic, which features a miniature model or scene. The sphere is sealed and filled with water and small white particles are used as snow. When the snow globe is shaken or turned upside down the simulated . . . Read more