Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake in the world and the second largest freshwater lake by surface area. It covers a massive surface area of 68,800 km2 (26,600 sq mi). However, it is a relatively shallow lake with a maximum depth of 84 meters (276 ft) and average depth of 40 meters (130 ft). The lake is an important source of fresh water and an important fishery; the introduced Nile perch is exported to many different countries. The lake was named after Queen Victoria by explorer John Hanning Speke, who was the first European to discover the lake. Continue reading to find out where this important lake is located.
Forest Gump is a film based on a novel written by Winston Groom. The story follows the life of Forrest Gump who witnesses some of the most important events of his time. The movie stars Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump and Robin Wright as Jenny Curran. The film was released in 1994 and was an instant hit. It made over $677 million at the box office, from a budget of just $55 million, and held the number one position for 10 weeks. The film won 6 Academy Awards, from 13 nominations. These included the awards for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Let’s take a look at who directed this popular movie.
Native Americans are the indigenous people of North America. They were split into many tribes that populated much of the continent. It is thought that they originally came to the continent via a land bridge that once connected present day Alaska and Siberia (now the Bering Strait). Native Americans first encountered Europeans after the 1492 European discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. Since this time, Native Americans have been commonly known as Indians or American Indians in the United States. if you have ever wondered where these names come from, keep reading to find out.
An octopus is a marine animal best known for their flexibility, and 8 arms that usually have a number of suction cups. They are classified as a cephalopod, along with the squid and cuttlefish. There are approximately 300 different species of octopuses and they can be found throughout most of the world ocean’s. Although these species have some differences, all octopuses have the same number of hearts.
Sesame Street is an educational children’s television show aimed at preschool children. It is one of the most well known children’s programs in the United States, where the show was conceived. It is also broadcast into over 120 other countries and there are also 20 international versions that have been created with a similar format. This makes it the most widely viewed children’s television program in the world. If you have ever wondered when this program first aired, keep reading to find out.
Channing Tatum is a celebrity actor who began his professional career as a model. This led to some work in music videos and television commercials. His first feature film role came with the movie ” Coach Carter” in 2005 and just one year later he landed his first lead role in the film “Step Up.” Although his career has been relatively short, he has worked on a number of successful projects and will remain one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood. The following is a list of movies that Channing Tatum has acted in during his career so far.
A cleft is a fissure, or an opening, that may occur in the lip or palate of a person. A cleft palate is when the two plates from the skull that form the hard roof of the mouth do not fully fuse together. This causes a gap between these plates, which is known as a cleft palate. The condition can occur just in the soft palate which is called an incomplete cleft or can occur in both palates and include the jaw. Many people born with a cleft palate also have a cleft lip. Cleft palates which include the lip can be unilateral or bilateral. This condition occurs in approximately one in 700 births worldwide.
Flamingos are tall, exotic birds that are often used as a symbol of the tropics. Flamingos are water wading birds that live in colonies of thousands. They range in color from pale pink to brilliant, deep pinks or orange. They stand anywhere from 36 to 50 inches tall. The flamingo has long thin legs and a long curved neck. They have a distinctive bill which curves downward with a black tip. Read on to find out more about the distribution and habitat of these iconic birds.
China, officially the People Republic of China, is a large Asian country and the second largest country in the world. For many hundreds of years the country of China was ruled by emperors and dynasties with many wars and invasions. Towards the end of this period of history there were seven sovereign states with seven kings and seven armies. In 221BC a unified Chinese state, known as Imperial China, was established by the Qin Dynasty who enforced many reforms such as a standardized language and written system. The Qin Dynasty also standardized measurement and currency across the state of China. From 221BC until 1911 many dynasties rose and fell in the country, which created a growing and thriving cultural and economic society. The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in Imperial China and during this time civil unrest and war caused the people to look for a new form of government. In 1912 The People’s Republic of China was established.
“Washington Crossing The Delaware” is a well known painting that depicts George Washington crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War. The painting is a considered to be a very important piece of art because this was one of the most famous moments in American history. The painting is located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, where it is a part of their permanent collection. They are also many copies of this painting, including one in the reception area of the West Wing of the White House. Let’s take a look at who painted this famous painting, keep reading to find out.