Originating from The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, we learn that a flock of owls is called a parliament. There are 200 species of owls, and they are nocturnal meaning that they are active at night. Late one evening at dusk, I unknowingly disturbed an owl who apparently was hunting in a nearby tree. […]
Did you know that a frog never has to drink because it soaks up water through its skin? In Egypt, the little frog has long been the symbol of life and fertility. The Egyptian goddess Heget is a frog goddess who represents fertility. Frogs come in all different colors and combinations of colors. The presence […]
Fishing has been around for a very long time. Some people fish for food while others compete in competitive fishing championships. There are all different varieties of fish in the world, some weighing thousands of pounds and then there are others weighing a few measly grams. There is believed to be about 33,600 different species […]
The Yellowstone bison may seem docile, but look out! They can travel 30 to 35 mph and are very agile. You do not want to encounter a 2,000 lb. bull or even a 1,000 lb. female. Stay a distance of at least 25 yards when taking pictures of a bison. Yellowstone is the only place […]
As we begin to think about schools reopening in the fall, the news media is filled with pundits assessing the effects of the mass closure of schools in March of this year. There is much discussion as to whether or not to keep schools closed or reopen schools within certain limitations and regulations in August. […]
Chewing gum, considered by many to be the quintessential candy, boasts a particularly storied history. Long before spearmint and cinnamon were staple flavors, Ancient Scandinavians chewed on birch-bark tar. Some experts believe that the tar not only offered some savory satisfaction, but it also helped relieve toothaches. Residents of Ancient Greece also transformed tree resin […]
Just exactly what is a modern day farmer? What agrarian skills are necessary to be a successful farmer in today’s world of agriculture? Actually a farmer needs many skills that you may not have thought of attaching to his job description. For example, he needs to be a problem solver. A farmer must know how […]
Although handwritten letters are slightly making a comeback recently they are mostly a thing of the past. Nowadays most people text, virtually meet, or e-mail, but a long time ago people actually wrote on paper and sent it through the mail. Strange, right? Well, with the ancient ways of communication also came ancient ways of […]
We see balloons almost every day whether for birthdays, carnivals, outside stores, or even soaring high in the sky. The first rubber balloon was invented in 1824 for uses in a laboratory by Michael Faraday. However, this is not where balloons got their start. Originally people would fill animal bladders with air to create balloons. […]
Recently CNN reported that more than 360 of Botswana’s 130,000 African elephants have fallen to a mysterious illness. The Okavango Delta where the carcasses were found is home to about 10% of Botswana’s African elephant population. About 70% were found dead around watering holes while others were found as though they had fallen flat on […]
Stickers have all kinds of different uses. They can be placed on vehicles to add a new level of character to your automobile. Not to mention they can help you to identify your car in a parking lot. However, they are not just made to stick onto vehicles. Stickers can be used to personalize anything. […]
This year America will be celebrating the 79th Independence day celebration as a national holiday. However, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, has been celebrated since the 17th century which makes this coming holiday the 244th Fourth of July. The Fourth of July is an American holiday celebrating America’s independence from British rule. […]
The mere mention of this tiny arthropod will get a exclamatory response every time. An omnivore is an animal or insect that eats both plants and animals. Anyone who knows anything about fire ants knows that they will eat leaves from plants, as well as attack small animals with ferocious, painful bites. Where did this […]
So you want a potbellied pig for a pet? You’re kidding me, right? Why on earth would anyone want a pig for a pet? Well……let’s look into this matter a little further and find out. First of all, pigs are really intelligent. No, I’m not kidding! They are among the most intelligent animals on planet […]