The ozone layer is a layer made up of a high concentration of ozone (O3) located in the stratosphere, which is the second major layer of Earth’s atmosphere. The ozone layer is known to absorb 97-99% of the high frequency ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. This means that this layer is extremely important because it protects life on Earth from the harmful UV radiation. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson and was studied further by G. M. B. Dobson who created a network of monitoring stations. The discovery of a large ozone hole in the Antarctic was announced in 1985 by scientists Joe Farman, Brian Gardiner and Jon Shanklin. Although ozone holes had been hypothesized much earlier, it came as a surprise because it was much larger than had been predicted. If you want to know what causes holes in the ozone layer, keep reading to find out.
Jennifer Beals is a celebrity actress who came to fame with her starring role in the hit movie “Flashdance” while studying at Yale. She worked on one other film during college, but basically put off her career until she graduated from Yale. Her career didn’t take off like many had predicted, but she continued to star in independent films while taking the odd supporting role in Hollywood blockbusters. In recent years she has taken up more work on television. The following is a list of movies that Jennifer Beals has acted in during her career so far.
Bonds are a type of investment that allows a corporation or government to raise money while offering a fixed return for the investor. The investor buys a bond (lends money to a corporation or institution) and the government or corporation is then obliged to pay the investor back their money at a set time including a set level of interest. Bonds may also be issued by governments during times of war to raise money to grow and maintain military forces. There are many different types of bonds however the financial conditions are similar. Bonds almost always have a set maturity date when the lender is paid back the money together with a set interest rate during the lifetime of the bond. Most bonds are considered to be a safe, secure investment with a guaranteed return.
Silk is a natural fiber that grows as a protective layer around the seeds of the cotton plant. Cotton is commonly spun to create a yarn or thread that that is used in the textile industry. The use of cotton as a textile dates back to at least 5000 BC, but it didn’t come into widespread use until the invention of the cotton gin. This machine was invented in 1793 and quickly and easily separates the cotton fiber from the seeds. If you want to know how the fluffy cotton is processed for use in the textile industry, continue reading to find out.
Skunks are mammals that are well known for producing a foul odor from their anal scent glands as a defense. There are 12 species that belong to the skunk family, including 2 species of stink badgers that were once thought to be members of the badger family. Skunks were once thought to belong to the weasel family, but recent evidence shows that they are not actually closely related to this family at all. Let’s take a look at the habitat and distribution of the skunk.
Wyoming is a state in the north western region of the United States. It shares a border with 6 other states including; Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. It is the 10th largest state by area, but has the smallest population of any state in the country. Wyoming is home to parts of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, which gives it a very diverse geography. Most of the Yellowstone National Park can be found within the state. The capital of Wyoming is Cheyenne, which is also the largest city in the state. If you want to know when Wyoming became a state, continue reading to find out.
Jalapenos are a chilli pepper that range from mild to hot depending on how they are grown and prepared. The pepper itself is about 5-9 cm (2-3.75 in.) long, which makes it a medium sized pepper. The jalapeno pepper is usually picked and eaten green, before it has ripened into a red pepper. There are many ways to eat jalapenos including stuffed, pickled and smoked. They are also used in cooking and feature in many different hot sauces. If you have ever wanted where jalapenos grow and where they come from, keep reading to find out.
The New York Rangers are a professional hockey team that compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). They are based in Manhattan, New York City, where they were founded in 1926. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The early years were quite successful for the Rangers and they won the Stanley Cup in just their second season in the competition. However, they suffered a 54 year drought between 1940 and 1994, when they won their most recent Stanley Cup. If you want to know where the Rangers play their home games, keep reading to find out.
Apple Inc. is one of the most iconic brands on the planet and are best known for their range of consumer electronic devices such as the iPhone and Macbook computers. Their products are used and loved by millions of people throughout the world and their branding is one of the most well recognized of any company. The Apple logo is featured prominently on their products and marketing material and is instantly recognizable. Let’s take a look at the designer of this now famous logo.
Rhodium is a silvery-white metal found in nickel or platinum ores. It is one of the rarest and most expensive precious metals. It is a chemical element and is represented by the chemical symbol Rh and the atomic number 45. Its atomic mass is 102.90550 and it is a solid at room temperature. Pure rhodium is considered to be a noble metal, which means that it is inert and resistant to corrosion and oxidation. If you want to know who discovered Rhodium and when it was discovered, keep reading to find out.