Woody Allen is one of the most well known writers and directors in Hollywood. He began his career in the 1950’s as a comedy writer and in the 1960’s he began performing stand-up comedy before moving into screenwriting, directing and acting. In 1978 he won his first Academy Awards when he took home the Best Director and Best Writing Oscars for the film Annie Hall. Throughout his distinguished career he has won numerous awards, including 2 more Oscars. The following is a list of movies that Woody Allen has written, directed or acted in over his career.
Broccoli is a vegetable that comes from the plant of the same name. The vegetable is usually green and resembles a tree with a large stalk and large flower heads. The plant is a part of the cabbage family and the vegetable is actually the flower of the plant. Broccoli can be eaten raw, but it is usually eaten after being cooked via boiling or steaming, although it is also used in a variety of recipes. Although many people do not enjoy the flavor, broccoli is rich in many important vitamins and nutrients that may even have anti-cancer properties. If you have ever wondered where broccoli comes from, keep reading to find out.
Troy was an ancient city located in modern day Turkey. It was once thought to be a fictional city based on stories from Greek mythology. The city is probably best known as the setting of the Trojan War, which is one of the most important events in Greek mythology. However, some people believed that the city actually existed and many attempted to find the location and prove that the legendary city of Troy was real.
Vermont is one of the smallest (6th) and least populated (2nd) states in the United States of America. It is located in the northeastern part of the country and is bordered by Canada as well as the states of New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The area now known as Vermont was originally inhabited by two Native American tribes. The first European contact with the area is thought to have occurred in the 1500’s, but the area was officially claimed for France by explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1609.
Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. This virus causes a number of symptoms such as fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose and a well recognized itchy rash. In serious cases it can cause a range of complications including ear infection, encephalitis (dangerous swelling of the brain), damage to the cornea of the eye and even death. Measles is highly contagious and spreads via contact with the fluids from and infected persons nose and mouth. After the disease is transmitted it takes about 9-12 days for any symptoms to show. The rash begins a few days after the initial symptoms and starts on the head before spreading to cover the entire body. This rash can last up to 8 days and a person is usually no longer infectious at this time. Let’s take a closer look at how this serious illness is treated.
Swans are birds closely related to geese and ducks. Depending on the classifications there are 6 or 7 species of true swans. The largest of these species are some of the largest flying birds in the world. Their wingspans can reach almost 3m (10 ft) and they can weigh over 15kg (22 lbs). Swans are one of the only birds that have teeth, which they use for catching and eating fish. Let’s take a look at where these birds live.
Oxygen is one of the best known chemical elements on Earth. On the periodic table it is represented by the chemical symbol O and by the atomic number 8. Oxygen is an important part of the air that we breathe and the water we drink, which are both essential to human life. It is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and is the third most abundant element in the universe. Approximately 99.76% of the oxygen found on Earth is made up of one isotope, but many other isotopes have also been discovered.
Adidas is one of the most well recognized sportswear and equipment brands in the world. It is widely recognized in many sports and the company also sponsors many international sporting events and athletes. The company’s global headquarters are in Herzogenaurach, Germany and they employ over 42,000 people worldwide. Adidas reported a revenue of almost $12 billion in 2010. Today, Adidas is the second biggest sportswear manufacturer in the world. If you have ever wondered who founded this well known company, keep reading to find out.
Rubidium is a highly reactive, silvery-white metal. It is a chemical element that is represented by the atomic number 37 and the chemical symbol Rb. This metal was discovered in 1861 by German chemists. Naturally occurring rubidium is a relatively common element in the crust of the Earth. Most commercial rubidium is extracted from lepidolite, which is a mineral that contains about 0.3-3.5% of the element. Rubidium has few commercial applications, but the following are the most common applications of element.
California is a state that is located on the west coast of the United States. California is a total of 423,970 km2 (163,696 sq mi) in area making it the third largest state in America. It is home to approximately 37,691,912 people with 466,488 living in the capital city of Sacramento. California shares borders with the U.S states of Oregon, Nevada and Arizona, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south.