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Estuaries are sites where the saltwater of the seas meets the freshwater of rivers.Estuaries can be the point of the meeting of one river with a sea, or where several rivers converge into a larger water body. Either way, the ecosystems formed therein are fascinating.There are several types of estuaries, depending on the ratios of saltwater and freshwater, as well as the geological aspects.In any case, each type of estuary comes with its own set of boons that you must know in order to be a responsible and conscious citizen....

Australia is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with appealing towns and cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.Due to extremely hot climatic conditions, bushfires are often reported in Australia during the summer. The climate becomes so dry that strong winds spread fire easily. This can be made worse by artificial fire caused by human activity.The 1939 Australia fire, also known as the Black Friday bushfires, was one of the largest fires that destroyed reserved forest areas....

Juice Wrld first recorded his rap using his phone and without equipment.His first song was published on Soundcloud. JuiceWrld’s first artist name was JuicetheKidd and was decided back in 2015.Juice Wrld was very interested in music due to his childhood, and he was also known to play the piano. Usually, we give nicknames to someone whom we love most. It can be any member of the family, friends, siblings, or beloved ones....

Do you know that the inhabitants of North America, as well as Canada, refer to autumn as the season of fall?In several countries, a school year initiates with the fall. Schools in the United Kingdom have an ‘Autumn Term’ which is the period between early September and mid-December.The temperature is dropping and there’s a slight chill in the air. The birds are busy preparing for migration while the roads are enveloped with red, orange, yellow, and brown autumn leaves that have started dropping from trees....

Travel and commuting is an essential part of our everyday lives.Without the means to travel from one place to another, we probably wouldn’t be able to meet new people and try exciting experiences and ideas. People would have to sit at home all day or walk long distances to go wherever they need, and civilization wouldn’t have been as advanced as it is- now that doesn’t sound fun, does it?To illustrate just how important transportation is in our daily lives, we’ve rounded up these transportation quotes for you....

Salazar Slytherin was one of the original four founding fathers of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.After a couple of years, Slytherin had a bitter row with the other three on basis of students getting admitted to the school. He left the school and was never seen again!‘You’ll make your real friends, those cunning folk use any means, to achieve their ends’ is the motto of Slytherin. Generally throughout the series majority of the Slytherins were bad....

Cherry blossoms, also known in Japan as ‘Sakura’, are an emblem of love, and they also symbolize good luck.Cherry blossoms occupy a special place in Japanese traditions. The ‘Hanami’ festival in Japan is marked by the presence of cherry blossom, it is a time to celebrate life’s beauty, regain perspective and appreciate the good things that happen in life.Cherry blossoms are so loved that they have become surprisingly expensive as they are so in demand....

Cape Horn is an enchantingly beautiful and thrilling place to visit, located at the southernmost point of South America.The Cape Horn region was among the preferred sailing routes, and the Dutch sailors discovered it in 1616. Clipper ships sailed round Cape Horn laden with cargo.But soon, sea fares began to call this place a ‘mariner’s nightmare’. Several factors make this route one of the most hazardous and treacherous sea routes. Strong winds, frigid weather conditions, and extreme wave patterns result in intense rolling and pitching, thus making the voyage a scary experience....

Picking the right name for your farm is a big deal.Regardless of whether it’s a big or small farm, you want to name your farm something meaningful and memorable. Picking clever farm names will keep your farm close to your heart and add greater value to it.Catchy farm names can also give your farm a great personality of its own. You could even pick a funny farm name that will make others laugh, and more importantly, want to visit your farm!...

Did you know that water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere?It plays a very important role in regulating our planet’s temperature. Groundwater is considered to be a critical water source for many people around the world.Groundwater provides water for drinking, irrigation, and other needs. Here we discuss some fascinating facts about surface water. Water vapor is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, accounting for about 60% of the total atmospheric greenhouse effect....

Often known by his Greek name, King Cheops, Khufu was the man behind the building of the Great Pyramid!One of the most fascinating things about this pharaoh is that not much information is available about him in the form of sculptures except for the Khufu Statuette! King Khufu has been a part of the conversations that run in learned circles for a long time.Considering the fact that he ordered the making of one of the most important and best-preserved ancient wonders of the world, the desire to know more about this ancient Egyptian emperor is but legitimate....

Tigers are one of the greatest, majestic, animals in the world.Tigers can reach up to 3.3 meters in height and 670 pounds in weight, making them the largest species of cat in existence. Their strength is incredible compared to humans!Tigers are recognizable because of their dark vertical stripes and orange to brown fur. They are a type of nocturnal apex predators, preying on hoofed animals like wild boar and deer. Mostly solitary, they can be found to be social if required....

Bearded dragons are increasingly becoming popular.Many adults and kids are opting for a different kind of pet. Insect species are also being accepted.Cats and dogs were once upon a time known to be the most domesticated pet out there. Birds and fish are also used as pet animals. Fish and birds have a designated area in which they live and do not move around the house creating havoc. Guinea pigs and hamsters are also kept in a customized home cage, with their food, water, and playthings attached to it....

Centipedes are small, crawling insects found in human houses, especially in basements.Centipedes are pests that should be immediately removed. Let’s find out more about their venomous bites.Centipedes are many-legged creatures that crawl around damp places. They belong to the Phylum arthropoda and Chilopoda class. Their length typically lies in the range of 0.1-12 in (2.54-304.8 mm). Their large number of legs helps them to climb any surface. You may be surprised to find centipedes crawling up your cupboard with their many legs....

Origins of the word espresso date back to the 1800s.Nowadays, coffee is consumed by millions of people across the world. Coffee brewed using a quality coffee maker is considered the most delicious energy fuelled beverage, available in many different shapes and sizes.For many years, coffee has been used to create some popular brews that we drink in a cup today like espresso, mocha, latte, cappuccino, among others. Espresso is one of the most popular drink of all types of caffè....

When you think about cactus plants, you most likely picture a shrubby plant somewhere in a desert.Cactus plants come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Cactus plants can be found growing in many different locations throughout the Americas.Cactus plants can grow as far north as Canada and as far as Argentina, with the greatest concentration found in Mexico. There are at least 1,750 species of cacti that come in all shapes and sizes, including species that grow as epiphytes and others that grow as climbers in forests....

Cashews are a well-known snack that is grown extensively, resulting in a substantial growing business throughout the world.Botanically, cashews (Anacardium occidentale) belong to the family of Anacardiaceae and are produced by the tropical and evergreen cashew trees. Cashews are originally seeds and come from the drupe that develops from the tip of the cashew apple.The tree produces a pear-shaped fruit called a cashew fruit, which is technically a false fruit or a pseudofruit....

A fish as a pet is not a particularly fun thing, but a fish as a free animal in seawater is a very interesting organism to study.Have you ever kept a fish as a pet? Have you ever wondered if it drinks water or not to dilute nutrients inside its body? If your answer is yes, then read on to find out more!Fish breathe through their gills, unlike humans who breathe through their lungs....

Aside from music, Jamaica is recognized for its sports, beautiful beaches, an abundance of waterfalls, and much more.Something in the water in Jamaica must be causing the small island to continue to produce some of the world’s top athletes. This Caribbean country is the origin of several world-famous sprinters, including Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest runner.Port Royal, Jamaica, has a shady pirate history, although you wouldn’t know it by looking at it today; it was formerly one of the world’s most dangerous cities....

The Maya were indigenous people that came from the regions of northern Mexico and settled in Central America.The year 250 CE (Common Era) is seen as the rise of the Maya and this period lasted until 900 CE. Maya society was created on the basis of trade and farming as these two professions helped the Maya in expanding its domain.Based on archaeological findings, Maya is seen as one of the most advanced civilizations of its time as the Maya population is credited with various inventions that are of significance even to this day....