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No, it’s not the plant that killed Socrates.That would be the poison hemlock, a type of weed. We’re going to talk about the hemlock tree, a coniferous tree species that are a common resident of North America and Japan.Unlike the highly toxic poison hemlock, the most danger hemlock trees pose to you is if you run into one of them. Though, if you take a few hemlock needles into your hand and crush them, you’ll get a similar musty scent that is distinctly similar to that of wild hemlock plants....

Charlotte Mason was born on 1 January 1842 in Bangor, United Kingdom, and died on 16 January 1923 in Ambleside, United Kingdom.She spent a significant part of her life trying to improve the quality of children’s education. Her experiences in life helped her work towards developing a more liberal education for all.Charlotte was orphaned at the age of sixteen. She earned a first-class certificate for training teachers at the Home and Colonial Society....

Dame Helen Ludia Mirren is a British actress who was born on 26 July 1945, in West London.She was starred in the Television Series ‘Prime Suspect’, acting as Detective Jane Tennison, and for the Movie, ‘The Queen’, acting as Elizabeth II. She has won various awards from The Triple Crown of Acting to Best Actress Award for British Academy Television.These Helen Mirren quotes have an element of personal touch to them, so everyone can easily connect to them....

The American scientist and activist Mary Temple Grandin is famous for her studies of animal behavior and autism.Temple Grandin is the author of many popular books and papers on animal science and animal behavior. She is a very well known autism spokesperson. Most of us do not have much knowledge about animal science. Neither do we know a lot about autism. The children of today’s world should be aware of these topics....

Bugs Bunny is an animated rabbit, or wild hare, that appeared in Warner Bros. Looney Tunes cartoons.Bugs Bunny starred in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series, for which he won an Academy Award. His main opponent is Daffy Duck, someone with whom he frequently quarrels.Bugs was the second cartoon character after Mickey Mouse to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Bugs was created by Mel Blanc, who performed Bugs’ voice for over five decades....

Do you ever wonder which crop was one of the earliest crops ever to be produced for human consumption?If you thought that it must be barley, then you guessed it right! This ancient grain may not be as popular as other whole grains, yet this early maturing crop is grown globally.Barley is an edible grain that you may find in bread, cereal, soup, and beer. It’s also popular as animal feed....

These names for a bird would be perfect for any pet parrot whether they are male or female, Budgie or Cockatiel.Some of the most common pet parrot breeds are African Grey Parrot, Cockatiel, Budgies and Parrotlets. When choosing your parrot name, make sure you choose the bird name that matches your parrots the best.The names in this list are perfect as female parrot names and male parrot names. Any of these perfect parrot names will be the right fit for your pet parrot....

Fireworks are a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes.A firework is a device used to produce a striking display by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions setting off fireworks. The most common use of fireworks is to do a fireworks display.“What was important wasn’t the fireworks, it was that we were together this evening, together in this place, looking up into the sky at the same time”, this quote by Banana Yoshimoto perfectly highlights the awesome sight of fireworks and sparks....

Balinese people belong to a sect of Hinduism that reveres Lord Shiva and other Hindu gods and resides in the Indonesian archipelago.Centuries ago, native Hindu priests familiarized these people with Buddhism and Hinduism. The Balinese naming system strictly prioritizes cast or birth rank.For instance, Anak Agung is a name used for males primarily belonging to the Kshatriya (warrior and kingly in nature) community, while it becomes Anak Agung Istri for a girl....

Sarcasm is a form of mockery where irony is used, and in today’s world, it is one of the most popular and funny forms of communication.Sarcasm is mostly used in the spoken word but can also be used via physical expression. To be sarcastic often means to have a dry sense of humor and to mark cutting, witty remarks.Love and sarcasm might seem like a mismatch, but sarcasm can actually be a great part of any loving relationship....

The chuckwalla is primarily found in arid regions of rocky hillsides southwest of the United States and Mexico.The common chuckwalla is usually brown or dark grey, and they are approximately 20 in (1.6 ft) in size, with an average life span of 25 years.Reptiles are a combination of scales and bony plates. They are air-breathing creatures covered with particular skin, including turtles, lizards, snakes, and crocodiles. Reptiles don’t maintain their internal body temperatures like birds and mammals....

A modern Disney Princess, breaking the barriers and facing challenges head-on with her loyal and cute little pig Pua, Moana is every kid’s new favorite.The daughter of a Polynesian chief of the island of Motunui, Moana is the chosen one to find a mystical relic and return it to Te Fiti, the Goddess who protects Motunui. Despite having a lot of restrictions, the movie shows how Moana answers her calling and takes on the challenge of getting Motunui back to its happier and healthier days....

In some cultures, black cats are notorious for being creatures who bring good luck as well as bad luck in many different parts of the world.Black cats are also known for being familiars to witches and a great feline companion for their humans. But, is that all that there is to them?A black cat personality is popularly known to be more mysterious compared to other cats. It is often said the color of the cat determines its personality....

Dogs are with no doubt one of the most interesting and lovable creatures.Despite the human-dog relationship which has existed for more than a few hundred years now, we still might not be experts in handling them. We need to be attentive to know how our dog actually feels.The binomial name of dogs, Canis familiarise, was given by Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist in 1758. The evidence revealing the domestication of a dog was 14,223 years old....

Hot air balloons are a unique mode of transport that everybody wants to experience once in their lifetime.Hot air balloons were the first human-carrying flight and were very much loved. Although hot air balloons were created in France, the technology spread to other parts of the world very fast.The technology used in olden times was different from modern times. The first hot air balloon used various materials to fly and it proved difficult to control the balloon’s altitude, so was unsafe....

Scorpions are arachnids and like their relatives, the spiders and the scorpions, they tend to have eight legs as well.At first sight, they may look a lot like crabs but they are different. These deadly scorpions can survive in the most difficult environmental conditions.You can find a scorpion in a desert in the Middle East, Africa, and other dry deserts around the world.A scorpion’s survival skills are amazing. Scorpions have the ability to slow down their metabolism when there is a scarcity of food in the habitat around them and they can survive on just one insect throughout the year if needed....

The Republic of Ireland is a country in the Northwestern region of Europe that was a British colony in the past.Ireland has one of the best education systems that many countries when it comes to post-primary education. One of the most interesting facts about Ireland’s Education system is that it is completely funded by the state.This support by the government organization ensures compulsory education to students after six years of age and till 14 years of age....

Did you spread margarine on your bread today?Margarine is widely used in homes and the food industry for cooking and baking. However, not many know the ingredients and process by which it is made.One look in your kitchen pantry and you are likely to find this familiar food product. Or on your visit to the supermarket when you come across margarine right beside butter, have you wondered what is the difference?...

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are a type of flowering plant that belongs to the family Asteraceae.This plant blooms bright yellow flowers and is kept as an indoor plant as cut flowers in many households. There are more than 100 species of sunflowers.Cats are curious animals and like to sniff and nibble on any indoor plants and flowers. Therefore, knowing which plants are poisonous to cats and which plants are not, is extremely crucial....

These different little boy growing up quotes will help you to celebrate your little man.The sayings from little boy poems and quotes included in this article will help you celebrate your little man in a happy mood. There are different super sweet little boy and his dog quotes, quotes about your little handsome man and more.These days, parents indulge in taking care of their sons and daughters, creating their social media accounts, dressing them, clicking month-wise pictures, and taking many more adventures with their little man....