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Volcanoes are one of the most terrifying natural phenomena on Earth because they disrupt lives and take many lives with them.Besides the volcanoes themselves, the effects of the volcanic eruptions are felt by people through ash falls, floods caused by lava flows and debris avalanche routes, destructive hydrothermal explosions like those that built Hawaiʻi’s Mauna Loa, tsunamis, and lahars when rivers block up behind volcanic edifices during volcanic eruption events.Earth’s crust is made up of huge pieces called tectonic plates....

Giraffes are fascinating creatures that roam the open grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa.Giraffes are beautifully spotted herbivorous mammals that weigh up to 4,250 lb (1,928 kg). A giraffe has an average lifespan of 25 years.We all know giraffes as the tallest mammal on land. Adult giraffes can grow to a staggering height of 14-19 ft (427-579 cm). Their long legs and even longer necks mean that they have an advantage over other animals in exploring leaves, their primary food, on the tallest of trees....

The Chiweenie is perhaps the cutest dog you’ll discover while looking for a crossbreed dog pet.The Chiweenie is a new designer dog breed that is expected to have its origin from the north USA, in the 1990s. These dogs also make loyal friends, and they will often favor one owner, and support that person around.Right from being a puppy, Chiweenie dogs are playful, active, and grow attachments to their owners quickly....

Itchy bites of a mosquito can ruin your backyard picnic or hike in the mountains.Only a few animals get antipathy that mosquitoes are subjected to. Mosquitoes are infamous for their blood-sucking tendencies.Almost everyone has had unpleasant experiences with mosquitoes. The bite of a mosquito can irritate our skin, which is an allergic reason to the saliva of the mosquito, the cause of red bumps and itching on your skin. Mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases and viruses such as malaria, dengue, and Zika virus, which can have deadly effects on humans and other animals....

If you look out for the signs closely, you will notice that leopard geckos shed their skin their whole lives.Unlike mammals that shed skin continuously, reptiles are known to shed their skin all at once. Leopard geckos are reptiles that live on the ground and as they are fairly easy to tame, keeping a leopard gecko as a pet will require minimal care and is a pretty interesting reptile to keep....

The Tamil cinema industry is one of the biggest in the country and produces some amazing movies.South Indian film industry is regarded as one of the most creative film industries in the world. Most South Indian movies are simultaneously released in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu languages.South Indian actresses are known not only for their looks but also for their acting talent. Here are the names of some of the most famous Tamil actresses in movies and TV....

Do you love the Harry Potter series?There aren’t that many people who don’t as it’s one of the best. We all loved the movies and the books, with enchanting characters and lots of magical spells.The pets of some of our favorite characters were simply adorable, inspiring people to get creative with the names of their pets. If you are a huge fan and have a dog, then you should go for some Harry Potter inspired dog names....

If you are looking for a name with Swiss German and Alsatian Anabaptist origins, then keep on reading.The Amish are the group of American Protestants, who descended from European Anabaptists after its separation from Mennonite Swiss Brethren in 1692.This group of people came to the United States more than two centuries ago to escape persecution. Since the Amish people speak German, most of the names are of German origin. They also speak English, Swiss-German, and Pennsylvania German language....

To many, neutral gray may seem like a dull shade but it compliments all colors around it, making the entire art piece vibrant.It is often viewed as a neutral color, mostly because it falls right in the middle of black and white. Interestingly the way of looking at the color gray has evolved throughout history.Earlier during the Middle ages, neutral gray was seen as the natural color of wool and worn only by the pleasant community, denoting poverty....

Italians love food, family, wine, and music.The Italian language is considered to be one of the most romantic languages in the world. This language of love has endearments for all emotions, from childish to cute.It is quite common to call the people you love by a nickname rather than their actual name. Parents most often call their kids cute things and these nicknames can range from a beautiful term of endearment to downright funny!...

All girls have names, but not all girl names are classy.If you want your girl to be known as a sophisticated person, you have to choose an appropriate name. In this blog, you can find 100 classy names to choose from.The names we’ll cover in this blog originate from different parts of the world. Many of these names have similar meanings, however, they are classy and sophisticated when given to your little munchkin....

January babies are incredibly witty.People born in January like to explore a lot. They are insightful and have a happy disposition.The year begins with January, the first month. It marks new beginnings in life and gives us chance to start everything afresh in the new year. Lots of promises and resolutions are made this month. It is a month full of hope when people forget the past and embark on a new journey....

Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias, and pecans are known as some of the world’s most nutritious nuts.Apart from them, cashew nuts are also very good for your health, if consumed within a limited amount as per the prescription of a nutritionist. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals that help the body with certain health problems and also aid in weight loss.The cashew tree, scientifically known by the name Anacardium occidentale, grows to a height of 46 ft (14 m)....

The Leeds City Centre is the most important and nearest city that is situated on the banks of the River Aire which flows in England.The River Aire empties the water into the River Ouse at Airmyn. The ‘myn’ is the old English word for ‘river mouth’.The former industrial landscape during the industrial revolution shows the navigable upstream of the river. The river was a part of the sea route connecting the Leeds train station....

White trillium is one of the endangered species of flowers, they are very rare and four of the other species of flowers in this genus have a conservation status of non-extinct.Trillium grandiflorum is a classic spring woodland wildflower, they start blooming during the early spring season. They are also known as spring ephemerals, they have a snow-white color and this flower doesn’t have any smell.These flowers are also known as the trinity flower, as they have three petals....

Apart from what may be learned from his plays and a fictional picture in Plato’s Symposium, little is known about Aristophanes.He was born in Athens to a family of which nothing is known except that they were not impoverished. He received a good education and was well-versed in literature, particularly poetry, and in particular Homer and the great Athenian tragic dramatists.He was writing after the enthusiasm of military successes of ancient Greece over the Persians had faded, and the Peloponnesian War had largely stifled Athens’ imperial ambitions....

The Tiefling names are given to the fictional humanoid race.Found in the Players Handbook, their roots are traced back to the human lineage. The race of each character is determined by the culture and naming convention.Distinctive naming conventions are carried by many Tiefling races, based on the home region or their culture. Tieflings lack a shared culture, as they are mostly an offshoot of another race that comes into being as a choice....

Illinois is situated in the midwestern region of the United States of America.The seal of Illinois is present on a white background. Illinois’s flag’s seal was adopted in the year 1869.Chicago, which is one of the largest cities in the United States, is located in Illinois. It has the fifth-highest GDP among the 50 states of the USA. It is the sixth most populous state in the USA. Illinois has a large transportation hub and also agricultural farmland....

A landlocked state in the southeast of the US, with a centrally located capital of Nashville (Music City), is the ‘Volunteer State’ of Tennessee.Ever wondered where the name Tennessee hails from? Though we are not sure about the word origin, there were two Native American villages of Tanasi and Tanasqui which evolved to Tennessee in the passages of time.By 1812, with the Mexican-American War, Tennessee had its name enlisted with the volunteers who jolted for the war....

Chihuahua is located on the border between the U.S. states of Texas and New Mexico.Chihuahua is known to border the Mexican states of Sonora, Durango, Coahuila, and Sinaloa. Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico with an area of 95,543 sq mi (247455.23 sq km), and the state is nicknamed ‘El Estado Grande’.Chihuahua, being a border state, has a lot of visitors and travelers from all around the world and is mostly known for its beautiful landscape and its handicrafts....