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Hieroglyphics were the writing system used by ancient Egyptians.Hieroglyphics were symbols. Just like the letters in our language stand for their sound, the hieroglyphs also stood for a sound. There were over 700 ancient Egyptian symbols as compared to the 26 letters of the alphabet of the English language.Hieroglyphs means ‘sacred carvings’. They were the symbols used to write the ancient Egyptian language. The word hieroglyph was first used by Clement of Alexandria....

The coyote is a part of the canine family.They bear an incredible resemblance to wolves, and the wolf is perhaps one of their closest relatives in the family tree.It is no surprise that coyotes are popularly referred to as prairie wolves, even though they are much smaller than wolves in size. The food that coyotes consume is an important factor in determining how long a coyote actually lives. There are other factors at play, such as being threatened by larger species of predators, that leave little food for a coyote to consume....

Tilapia is largely consumed in the United States, owing to its low cost and a good mild taste.The tilapia fish is among the top five fish to be eaten in the US since the start of the 21st century as it is easy to prepare and conveniently available in the market. The tilapia available in the US is all farm raised, which reduces the chances of any toxins entering its body, reducing the threat of mercury poisoning as they contain less mercury....

Summer means more outdoor activity, hot climate, and a dehydrated, sweaty body.Sweating is a normal and even an important part of human life. Everyone sweats, it’s just that some perspire more than others.During the summer season, the sweating level goes up, partly because of the increase in temperature. But there are other reasons that influence how much a person sweats. One of the main concerns people have with sweating is the body odor (BO) that accompany it....

A crayon is a wax stick that comes in a variety of colors and is used for sketching and coloring.A crayon is a stick of colored wax that may be used to write or draw with. Crayons made from wax vary from pastel colors, which have a parched binder such as gum Arabic, and oil pastels, which have a binder that is a hybrid of wax and oil.They’re less messy than most paints and markers, have a blunt tip, are usually non-toxic, and come in a range of colors....

There is a lot of discussion about how long hermit crabs live and whether they survive for a long time in the wild or captivity.Hermit crabs need a lot of care and attention in captivity but can survive more efficiently in their natural habitat featuring saltwater. Different people have diverse experiences with their pet hermit crabs.Land hermit crabs can live for more than 30 years if left alone in their natural habitat!...

According to American Kennel Club, Labrador Retrievers are highly-favored dogs for their intelligent, trusting, and gentle disposition.Are you planning to adopt a lab? Then you should know everything about how long labs live to spend the maximum quality time with your loving pet and ensure they live a long life.Labradors are essentially a breed of UK-originated Retriever Gun dogs developed from imported Canadian Fishing dogs. Initially considered the friends of fishermen, Labradors are now in almost every household in America, being the best friend to thousands of families....

The percentage of water on our planet can measure up to a good 70% and above.This 70% includes both freshwater and saltwater bodies. It includes all the ponds, lakes, rivers, streams, seas, oceans, ice caps, glaciers, and the water vapor in the atmosphere.Humans and animals depend on this water to survive. Every water body is also home to thousands of living species. The oceans especially house some of the biggest and oldest animals on the planet....

Foxes are omnivorous creatures with thick and bushy tails who belong to the order Carnivora.Foxes are also referred to as scavengers because of their tendency to feed upon leftover food even though they do hunt for their food. Foxes are known as intelligent creatures with pointed ears and flat skulls.Foxes are found in almost all regions and habitats except in the extremely cold climatic conditions of polar regions of the North and South poles....

Bats are unfamiliar to most people as they live in dark caves, are small in size, and feed at night.Bat species can be found throughout the world, except in the Arctic, Antarctic, and oceanic islands. These bat species also inhabit the semitropical and tropical regions of the world.The bat is the only flying mammal. The elongated arm bones and fingers make up the wings. The bat can fly long distances. It drops from its perch and starts flying....

The hate for cats has existed for centuries among human beings.People who have immense affection for cats are commonly called ailurophiles. On the other hand, the fear or hate for cats is known as ailurophobia, and such people are called ailurophobes.The internet today is filled with uncountable content of people displaying their affection for cats and funny moments with this cute, feline pet. However, this has been quite a recent transition, considering the animal has been stereotyped as uncaring and evil, which leads to cats being hated by generations of people....

The 13th amendment to the US Constitution was put in place in 1865, but it only happened after years of struggle.The Civil War started and fueled by the pro-slavery states was such an event in the history of the United States of America that it foreshadows many things. However, there are some faces of the abolitionist movement that have stuck by and remained etched in the hearts of people.William Lloyd Garrison, known as the Liberator of the United States, added great impetus to the anti-slavery movement by gaining the sympathies of other countries and making people aware of the atrocities done to those enslaved....

Did you know that scrapbooking is the creative form of storing memories?Scrapbooking is really a very great way of preserving and cherishing personal memories for a life-time. This book can consist of photographs, write-ups, signatures of favorite people, and so on.Maintaining a scrapbook is an art where pages are arranged along with good pictures focusing on the precious moments garnished with perfect words and phrases in the memory of happy times....

This list of Capricorn quotes will help you understand their nature better.Capricorn is an amazing zodiac sign. Be it a friend or a lover, Capricorns know their role.Capricorns are known to have good personality traits, they certainly are goal-oriented people, yet they care deeply about their loved ones. They are hard-working, easy to have a connection with and are beautiful people in and out. A Cap is one of the best signs to be around....

A ship is a vessel that has proved effective time and time again for transport on the sea.Apart from coming in various shapes and sizes, these marine vessels have different utilities. Some are used for shipping, while others for sailing and traveling, and many are used in the military.So, it is expected that there will be many quotes on the different aspects of a ship. Here are some of them that we are shipping to you and we dearly hope that you like these great ship quotes, cruise ship quotes, shipping quotes, sinking ship quotes, and many others....

Sophocles is considered to be one of the prime ancient Greek Tragedians amongst the three whose plays have still persisted and have been treated as the cornerstones of Tragedy in literature.He had written more than 120 plays from which seven have remained in their original and complete form. He is best known for his famous plays ‘Oedipus Rex,’ ‘Antigone,’ ‘Electra,’ ‘Ajax,’ and the like which have been some of the finest Greek tragedies that had been contributed in the literary world....

If you’re searching for a boys name that starts with the letter ‘L’ then you’re in the right place!Names that start with ‘L’ for boys are easy to find, but not so easy to decide on. We’ve handpicked 109 of the best ‘L’ names with contemporary, classic, unique and short names along with their meanings and origins to help make your search a little easier. From Leo to Levi, Logan to Lucky, we have names to suit everyone!...

James Abram Garfield served as the 20th US president.He was also a lawyer and Civil War commander, and he sat in the House of Representatives for nine terms and was elected to the Senate.Garfield fought for the nomination for a former speaker at the 1876 Republican National Convention in Cincinnati as the election for president of the United States drew near. He also backed Senator Blaine’s campaign.He was dissatisfied with public services during Grant’s first term and once more looked for legal options in 1872....

Casa Mila is famous in its local space for having the name ‘La Pedrera’, which means ‘The Stone Quarry’.It is also known as the ‘quarry house’ at times. Casa Milà, although it appears to be a big mansion or palace, was not built for that very purpose and was a normal private residence for the couple, Pere Milà and Roser Segimón.The wife of Pere Mila was a widow of a rich South American who had the business in Guatemala of a coffee plantation....

Even though the book has a sequel, ‘Things Fall Apart’ has a tragic story.The book is written by the Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe, and is a historical fiction, based on the life of the character named Okonkwo belonging to a Nigerian clan called Umuofia.The story has many unique features like the symbols used- yams, locusts and fire. Locusts are the white settlers in the story who exploit them, while fire is used for the main character Okonkwo who is show to be a fierce man....