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Beavers, the national animal of Canada are large, semi-aquatic rodents of the Castor genus. They are native to the Northern Hemisphere.The two species of this beaver are the Eurasian beaver (C. fiber) and North American beaver (Castor canadensis). Beavers have large heads and stout bodies, brown or gray fur, webbed-like back feet and hand-like front feet, long chisel-like incisors, and scaly tails.Beavers can attain a maximum length of 3-4 ft (91....

Bagels make a delicious recipe, but have you thought, why do bagels have holes in them?Bagels are one of the ‘must try’ foods, with bagel pizza, cream cheese bagels, and many more combinations to choose from. Is having holes in bagels a tradition, or does it have a genuine reason?The mystery of why bagels have holes goes a long way back in our history. Numerous speculations and stories are trying to explain why there are holes in the middle and many fun explanations that might or might not be accurate....

Cats are well known for behaving in hilarious and baffling ways.While cat owners love the absurd habits of their beloved animals, they can be rather confusing to anyone who hasn’t been around cats for much of their lives. So, what does it mean if a cat winks at you?Let’s break down this fascinating cat behavior. First things first, if a cat winks at you, does it mean that it is going to try to scratch you?...

At some point in time, we all go through a rough and dull phase in our lives and feel darkness in our life.In such a situation, all we need is some patience, courage, and inspiration. This is where inspirational quotes and bright quotes serve their purpose by giving you positive information about your life.We bring you the best bright quotes that will pick you up during those dull moments. If you like these inspirational quotes, check out shine quotes and sparkle quotes as well....

The victory of the Americans in the Battle of Princeton (January 3, 1777) was one of the most significant of the American Revolutionary War.George Washington and his troops proceeded north from Trenton, attacking a British garrison south of the city. Washington’s triumph boosted American morale and gave his men a great deal of confidence.The Battle of Princeton was an important battle during the American Revolution that took place near Princeton, New Jersey on January 3, 1777, and resulted in a modest win for the Colonials....

Southern names usually refer to the Southern States of the United States.There are a total of 16 southern states. A lot of native names from the Southern region of America are widespread.The majority of these names have origin from either Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and English language. A couple of these names were popular figures in the Bible, while a few are relatively modern names. Overall like the Southern States, their names have a rich heritage and cultural diversity....

We are here with a collection of the best Sufi quotes from the Islamic spiritual practice for you to read, enjoy, and get inspired.The practitioners of Sufism are regarded as ‘Sufis’ and practice, focus, and believe in the soul’s purification by renouncing worldly things and mystical contemplation to help experience and establish a union with God through prayer. Sufis are known to celebrate the beauty of both life and death.Physical beauty is an external property but spiritual beauty is something that is ageless....

Alfred Noyes is considered a major contributor to modern poetry and modern English literature.His literary works have inspired many aspiring artists around the world. Alfred Noyes was a well-known writer and poet born to Alfred and Amelia Adams Noyes.His poem collections, short stories, novels, and children’s stories had marked a phase in the history of literature. He wrote many poems that derived inspiration from nature. He contributed his work to the world war as well....

‘The Greatest Showman’ is considered to be one of the best musicals directed by Michael Gracey which is packed with drama, madness, love, and laughter.It is based on the life story of an American showman, P.T Barnum. One of the most famous P.T Barnum quotes is “Fortune always favors the brave and never helps a man who does not help himself”.Amongst the many morals that the story of the movie teaches us, the most important message that the movie portrays is that one should always work hard to follow their dreams and keep people happy and everything in life will turn out fine....

Gollum is a fictional character first introduced in the 1937 fantasy novel ‘The Hobbit’.This fictional character evolves in the later sequel trilogy called ‘The Lord of Rings’. The entire plot revolves around the one ring that symbolizes the corruption of wealth and power.Gollum in ‘The Hobbit’ was born Sméagol. He once used to live above on the land. However, upon the possession of ‘The Ring’, he prefers to stay under the ground to guard his precious ring....

It’s either you love to shop or hate it, but you cannot ignore it completely, and the season of sale is the favorite time for shoppers.The practice of Black Friday is mostly common in the United States. However, at present the concept ‘Black Friday and Cyber Monday’ has gained a lot of positive responses and is celebrated all over the world.In the United States, the following Friday after Thanksgiving, that is the fourth Friday of November, is celebrated as Black Friday....

A Marathon is a race of approximately 26 miles or 42 km.Funny marathon quotes and half marathon quotes are definitely the push we need to finish our personal races. If you are missing that extra boost of energy and motivation to cross the finish line, our list of pumped-up quotes will help you.If you too, enjoy reading inspirational running quotes, do check out Usain Bolt quotes and Track and Field quotes....

‘Supergirl’ is an American TV series aired on CBS.The series premiered on 26 October 2015. Supergirl, one of the last surviving people from Krypton, is Superman’s cousin.The character of Supergirl, also known as Kara Zor-El or Kara Danvers, was played by Melissa Benoist. Supergirl’s motto is known to be “Hope, help, and compassion for all”. Unlike most superheroes, Supergirl does not appear to have a catchphrase in the series. Read along to learn some of the best quotes from influential characters in the ‘Supergirl’ television series....

Whenever we think about chocolate and cocoa, the twin islands of Tobago and Trinidad come to our mind.The twin-island country of Trinidad and Tobago is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean. It’s one of the wealthiest and most developed nations in the area.Grenada and St. Vincent are the twin islands’ nearest neighbors to the north. To the northeast, they have Barbados, while to the south and west, they have Venezuela....

Christopher Eccleston played the 9th Doctor, the lead protagonist of the long-running BBC science fiction show, ‘Doctor Who’.Traveling through space and time, having fantastic adventures, and saving the Universe. It’s all in a day’s work for the 9th Doctor.‘Doctor Who’ is a sci-fi adventure show released by BBC in 1963. It ran until 1989 before it went off air. A small TV movie aired in 1996 before the BBC revived the show in 2005....

Mark Zuckerberg is a media magnate, internet entrepreneur, and philanthropist from the US.He attended Harvard University. In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg Launched Facebook. He is well known for being one of the most prosperous entrepreneurs in the IT sector.Now let’s go through some of Mark Zuckerberg’s quotes:Famous Mark Zuckerberg QuotesHere is a list of Famous Mark Zuckerberg quotes"My number one piece of advice is: you should learn how to program.““This is a perverse thing, personally, but I would rather be in the cycle where people are underestimating us....

Tamil baby names feature in the list of best Indian names from literature for a son and a daughter.Every young parent desires to select baby names that relate to popular personalities. Indian names are undoubtedly on the list of best baby names as they reflect wisdom, culture, and tradition.Ancient Tamil King NamesThese names of kings have an aura of majesty and power, a trait parents may wish to give to their newborns....

Alabama is a state located in the south of the United States.It is situated in the southeastern region. Its capital is called Montgomery.The United States has 50 federal states. Washington DC is the capital of the United States. There are 50 stars on the American flag and 13 white stripes. The 50 stars represent the number of states, and the 13 stripes represent the original colonies that resided in the United States....

Apple butter is a condiment produced from cooked and caramelized apples and sugar.It can be used as toppings on pastries and toast or as a replacement for jellies, jams, and butter. Apple butter has a high sugar content but no fat at all.The nutritional value of apple butter varies depending on the recipe used to make it. People add more than the two standard ingredients to make it more flavorful and healthy....

Birds are found around our homes irrespective of the country, city, or town we reside in.Every region has specific species of birds. The most commonly found birds are pigeons, crows, and parrots, although this might differ according to the region’s climate.People generally love feeding birds. It is considered to be a generous and kind act. People with backyards usually put large bird feeders in corners and fill them with food and water....