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Baffin Island is known to be the largest island of the Canadian Arctic, located in Nunavut’s territory.It is named after the British scientist William Baffin, however, its ‘discovery’ is given to Martin Frobisher, who arrived in what became Frobisher Bay in 1576 when hunting for the Northwest Passage. The island’s Inuktitut name is Qikiqtaaluk, which means ’extremely huge island’ and is spelled in Inuktitut syllabics.Pangnirtung (Panniqtuuq), Iqaluit (the regional headquarters and territorial capital), Pond Inlet (Mittimatalik), and Cape Dorset (Kingnait) on Baffin Island, as well as Igloolik (Iglulik) on the Melville Peninsula, are also major communities....

‘Wings Of Fire’ is an amazing story about incredible dragon adventures.‘Wings Of Fire’ is a young adult fiction created by Tui T. Sutherland. It narrates the adventures of dragons in a magical fantasy world.MudWings are a tribe of earthy colored dragons. They are known for their strength, large size and flat snouts. These dragons can be submerged in the mud for long periods of time because their nostrils are above their snouts....

Statler and Waldorf are two elderly muppets who watch the show while it is going on and, in the end, lambast the rest of the cast, along with each episode’s guest, in a humorous way.Statler and Waldorf first appeared in 1975 and since then have been ruthlessly heckling the entire show and its cast. They always occupy the balcony seats in the theater and start ridiculing anything and everything in the play....

Grandchildren are wonderful blessings in grandparents’ lives.Grandchildren are so special thanks to their endless enthusiasm and unwavering love, they always seem to be able to find a wonderful way to show us their love and now it is our turn to do the same for them. Below are some of our favorite little sayings and quotes about granddaughters that inspire and encourage us to tell our grandchildren how much they mean to us....

The main theme of the book and the adapted movie of ‘The Outsiders’ by S.E. Hinton is the class difference between two gangs from a city.The most famous quote from the book by S. E. Hinton, as well from the movie is, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.”. Ponyboy was told this by Johnny when he was dying.The story by S.E. Hinton revolves around Ponyboy Curtis, his two brothers, Darry and Sodapop, the gang they’re with and their enemy gang within the city....

Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. or better known as Marvin Gaye, was a record producer, singer, and songwriter based in America.Marvin Gaye is the name who helped in building the sound of ‘Motown’. This earned him the name ‘Prince Of Motown’ and ‘Prince Of Soul’.‘Motown’ is a type of R&B music that was built by Marvin Gaye. He was attributed with many honors and awards which included the Grammy, and induction into the hall of fame for R&B music....

While preparing a list of cop names, you must not forget all the ‘Robo Cop’ names.Some common names for street detectives in almost every story or movie about law enforcement are David, Jim, Robert, James, and of course Sherlock! With the rise in popularity of digital family shows on law enforcement in recent years, there is a renewed interest in the names of fictional cops without which no crime show could simply be fathomed....

Every loving pet parent wants to select a great name for their happy dogs.The human love for dogs goes to the next level when it comes to selecting the name for a Punjabi dog. In order to choose a powerful, strong, and happy Punjabi dog name to call your pet, you need to keep in mind the personality traits of your humble and happy fur baby.Some of the popular dog names for loving Punjabi dogs are Tiger, Charan, Gagan, Bhupinder, and Dharam....

US Navy is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States.US Navy is considered the most powerful Navy in the world. Along with our Marine Corps, huge credit goes to the big vessels called ‘Ships’.Any country’s navy has multiple types of vessels with various uses. American Navy has three types of ships: aircraft carriers, submarines, and destroyers. Aircraft carriers ships of the US Navy are known as the best in the world....

‘The Backyardigans’ is a CGI-animated musical kids’ TV series written by Janice Burgess and recorded at Nickelodeon Animation Studio.The show is centered on five anthropomorphic best friends who use their imaginations to go on adventures in their backyard. Each episode focuses on a different musical genre, with around four catchy songs performed by the fun characters.The series was inspired by ‘Me and My Friends’ that featured extravagant mascot costumes dancing to songs....

It stretches from the vast Norwegian sea, which achieves a depth of 8202 ft (2500 m) in the west, towards the coast of Novaya Zemlya in the east, as well as from the coast of northern Norway and Russia in the south to 80 degrees.The Barents Sea is a sea off the northern shores of Norway and Russia that is divided between Russian and Norwegian territorial seas. Till the 13th century, the Barents region was an unexplored territory where fishermen, hunters, and migratory people cohabited without the existence of nation-states....

A symbol of strength and endurance, the red generic stylized maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada.The maple tree is the national tree of Canada, and the national flag of the country also has a maple leaf on it. Before diving into the sweet sugar maples, let’s take a quick look at Canada, its landscape, and physiology!The world’s second-largest country, Canada, covers the northern part of the North American continent and is made up of ten provinces and three territories....

Cells are complex, small structures in any living organism, and they are responsible for reproducing and maintaining life.Cells divide and split daily. As per estimates, around two trillion cell divisions can occur in the human body every day.Every cell undergoes cell division. The cells engage with each other and undergo biochemical reactions that guide them, so they know when and how to divide. According to the latest research, a cell divides into two after a single cell grows big enough and produces four key proteins sufficiently....

Pine trees belong to the Pinaceae family of evergreen coniferous trees that have a life cycle lasting between 50-450 years.Pine trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and there are over 125 different kinds. The northern hemisphere is where pine trees thrive, while in the southern hemisphere, a variety of pine tree species have been artificially introduced to temperate and subtropical locations.Europe, Africa, Asia, the United States, and Canada are all places where pine trees can be found....

Squirrels are creatures that almost everyone is familiar with.Squirrels are adorable little critters who never cease to amuse us. Throughout the day, we find these squirrels gracefully running and jumping from branch to branch in search of food.Do you know that squirrels are siblings of the rodent family, and one of its most striking and distinct features is their long bushy tail? Its name is originated from the ancient Greek word ‘skiouros,’ which means ‘shadow-tailed,’ alluding to their tails....

Stick bugs, as their name suggests, are straight thin insects that eat foliage.Stick bugs are also called stick insects and walking sticks. Stick insect species have a stick-like figure with six long spindly legs and thin antennae.Most stick insect species are rather small. However, the giant walking stick and some other stick insect species grow much bigger than average insects. If we look at all the recorded species thus far, these insects can measure up to 21 in (53....

Frogs are truly awesome creatures and their breathing technique and patterns are very interesting to study.A frog’s anatomy contains three pulmonary sites that it employs to transfer air with the environment. According to data, they are the skin or the epidermis, the lung, and the oral wall. Tadpole frogs use their gills for respiration, just as fish.The frog’s whole ventilation process occurs via the skin (acts as a ventilator) when entirely immersed....

The Gulf of California attracts tourists from all over the globe.Its diverse seas, beaches, reefs, and animals attract over a million people each year. Due to its popularity, this area is also vulnerable to increased coastal development.The Gulf of California is a Pacific Ocean marginal sea that divides the Baja California Peninsula from the Mexican mainland. It is also known as the Sea of Cortés (Mar de Cortés) or, less popularly, the Vermilion Sea....

The Colosseum is a must-see spot for a tourist.The Colosseum was built in Rome, Italy. Despite being built in 70 AD, it is the largest amphitheater in the world knows, even today!The Colosseum in Rome is one of the new seven wonders of the world. It was built by Emperor Vespasian, the founder of the Flavian Dynasty, who started construction in 70 AD, which was later overseen by his son Titus after his death in 79 AD....

Porcupines are large rodent species with sharp quills on their backs, who move at a languid pace.We know through studies in science that all porcupines have one thing in common by birth; the quills that cover their bodies that help them defend themselves from their predators.They are energetic and active animals that stay outdoors throughout the year. Porcupines can be found on almost every continent other than Antarctica. Through science, researchers have divided this animal species into two families: the old world porcupine family, Hystricidae, and the new world porcupine family, Erethizontidae....