A watermelon is a large fruit with a thick outer shell and fleshy fruit inside. It grows on the watermelon plant, which is a flowering plant that resembles a vine. There are many different varieties of watermelon and although the best known varieties have pinkish-red flesh, there are also types of watermelon with orange, yellow or white flesh. The flesh of the watermelon is juicy and sweet, which makes it a popular fruit for use in fruit salads. Continue reading if you want to know where the watermelon originated from.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a military leader and, self crowned Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815. He is best known for his military campaigns where he managed to win many battles when outnumbered. It is for this reason that he is considered to be one of the best military commanders in history. He is also remembered for his legal reforms, now known as the Napoleonic Code, which have influenced many countries of the world. If you have ever wondered where Napoleon was born, continue reading to find out.
“Video Killed the Radio Star” is a song that tells the story of a singer who has their career cut short by the introduction of television. The song reached number 1 in a number of different countries and made the top 100 in the United States. The music video for the song has the distinction of being the first music video to be shown on MTV in the United States where it played on August 1st, 1981 at 12:01 am. If you have ever wondered who sang this iconic song, keep reading to find out.
Rabbits are relatively small mammals closely related to the pika, hare and jackrabbit. There are over 50 species of rabbits, including the European rabbit which was domesticated and is commonly kept as a pet. Rabbits can be found throughout much of the world and they have been introduced into many areas where they don’t occur naturally. One of the most interesting behaviors of the rabbit is when they thump the ground with their hind legs. Have you ever wondered why rabbits do this? Keep reading to find the answer.
Gabriel Byrne is a celebrity actor, director, producer and writer who started acting at the age of 29 after taking many other interesting jobs; including archaeologist, cook and schoolteacher. His first professional acting work was on the stage, but he came to prominence on the Irish television show “The Riordans.” He has had a long and distinguished career and recently won a Golden Globe for his role on the television series “In Treatment.” The following is a list of movies that Gabriel Byrne has acted in during his career so far.
A beaver is a large, semi-aquatic rodent that lives in North America and in some parts of Europe and Asia. They have large flat paddle like tails and thick fur coats. They have webbed feet for swimming and sharp teeth that can fell large trees overnight. Beavers can stay under water for 15 minutes at a time and are good swimmers. They are much less agile on land and spend much of their time in the water. Beavers are herbivores and eat the wood of various types of trees. They also eat pondweed and water lilies. Beavers are most commonly known for their ability to build large dams across rivers, streams and lakes. So, why do beaver build dams? Read this article to find out.
France is a the largest country in Western Europe and also includes many overseas islands and territories. Mainland France shares a border Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Spain. For over 500 years France has been one of the world’s most powerful countries. During this time France colonized parts of North America, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and many Pacific Islands. Although most of these regions are now independent, France still has many overseas territories and the French language is still used in many former colonies. The country was also a founding member of the United Nations and the European Union. France has over 30 cities with a population of over 200,000. If you have ever wondered which of these cities is the capital, keep reading to find out.
Ruthenium is a chemical element that is represented by the chemical symbol Ru and the atomic number 44. It is a rare metal that is most commonly found as a minor component of platinum ores. It is inert (not chemically reactive) with most chemicals and this property makes it important for a variety of niche uses. It is one of the rarest elements on Earth and it is estimated that there are only 5,000 tonnes on the planet. If you have ever wanted to know who discovered ruthenium, keep reading to find out.
The Space Needle is a one of the best known landmarks in Seattle Washington. The tower is 184 m (605 feet) tall with an observation deck at 160m (520 feet) and a rotating SkyCity restaurant at 150m (500 feet). It is a popular tourist attraction in Seattle and tourists often wait for over an hour to ride the elevators to the top. The trip in the elevator takes about 40 seconds on an average day, but this can extend to over a minute on windy days. The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair with over 2.3 million visits during this time. If you have ever wondered who designed this unique landmark, keep reading to find out.
Chromium is the 24th element on the periodic table where it is represented by the chemical symbol Cr. It is a shiny, gray, hard metal that is highly resistant to corrosion. It is mined as chromite ore and almost half of the world’s production comes from South Africa. Naturally occurring chromium is found as one of four stable isotopes. However, there are many other isotopes that have been identified.