Ella Fitzgerald, an American jazz singer, was often referred to as the First Lady of Song, the Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.The 13-time Grammy Award winner who sold over 40 million albums started her career way back in 1934 and dominated over half a century of music. She was even presented with the National Medal of Arts by President Reagan.Ella Jane Fitzgerald was born on 25 April 1917 in Newport News, Virginia....
Conwy Castle, or Castell Conwy, is a medieval castle in Wales.Conwy Castle is located in the Welsh county of Conwy. King Edward I of England erected it.He erected it after going to Wales. A few interesting facts about Conwy Castle are listed below.It is a section of the fortifications of a walled city.The castle has withstood conflicts like Madog ap Llywelyn’s.In 1399, Richard II of England took refuge there.In 1401, Owain Glyndwr took control as well....
Elbert Hubbard was a publisher, writer, artist, and philosopher from the United States.Hubbard started his career as a traveling salesperson for the Hudson, Illinois-based Larkin Soap Company. Elbert is most known for being the brainchild of the Arts and Crafts movement and for founding the Roycroft artist colony in East Aurora, New York.The fourteen-volume ‘Little Journeys To The Homes Of The Great’ and the short book ‘A Message To Garcia’ are only two of Hubbard’s many writings....
Kurt Vonnegut is a successful American writer who, in his literary career of over 50 years, published 14 novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five non-fiction novels.Kurt Vonnegut’s bestselling novels are ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’, ‘Cat’s Cradle’, ‘Welcome to the Monkey House’, and many more. He used fantasy and science fiction to highlight the horrors and ironies of the twentieth century.Vonnegut began with short stories. His first novel was ‘Player Piano’ (1952)....
Bill Gates is an American billionaire entrepreneur, humanitarian, philanthropist, and writer.Bill Gates, initially named William Henry Gates III, was born in Seattle, Washington, on October 28, 1955. He alongside Allen launched Microsoft in 1975.He and Melinda Gates created the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000. Since 2000, Gates has become more involved in philanthropic works. In February 2014, he quit the position of Microsoft’s Chairman of the Board and took on a new role as Technical Adviser....
Kevin Durant, a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who, plays for the Brooklyn Nets as of 2022.During his years in high school, he was a sought-after talent, and as of 2022, he is thought to be the second-best player in his category. Durant is best known for his extraordinary ability to score.Between 2010-2014, Durant won around four titles and became one of the only two players to win four scoring titles in the span of five years....
Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer software product whose development project is carried out by the open community in Japan.A VOCALOID ‘vocalist’, ‘character’, or ‘mascot’ refers heavily to an illustrated character of a VOCALOID TM to showcase skills related to a singer. Different developed vocal series are related to the future contribution of the community.There are several categories in which the Vocaloid characters are divided. They are VOCALOID5, VOCALOID4, VOCALOID3, VOCALOID2, VOCALOID and VOCALOID+....
Jordan Peterson is a tenured professor of psychology working at the University of Toronto.Jordan Peterson is known for his discussions and quotes on how you can improve your life and achieve success. Being a psychologist Jordan Peterson has helped to describe a comprehensive narrative among beliefs and their meanings.Jordan Peterson is a famous YouTube personality who uploads videos discussing many things about psychology. He also discusses Biblical notions and their impact on human psychology....
All the pine trees belong to the genus Pinus and are the most commonly found coniferous species of plants in North America, China, South-East Asia, Russia, and Europe.Pine trees are native to the northern hemisphere as well as a few tropical regions in the southern hemisphere of the earth. Today, there are almost 120 known species of pine growing throughout the northern hemisphere.The English name for pine is derived from the Latin word ‘pinus’....
Rabbits are small mammals easily recognizable due to their short tails, long ears, and bodies like balls of fur.Rabbits and hares both fall under the Leporidae family but are further distinguished on the basis of a number of factors with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) recognizing a total of 49 rabbit breeds. Before we delve into rabbits and potatoes, let us take a closer look at these bunnies, which are perhaps one of the most well-liked pets by humans....
The liver is one of the most essential internal body organs in mammals, but is it the same for aquatic animals like fish?The study of a fish’s body is known as fish anatomy, while the study of how the fish’s internal organs work together in a symphony in the water is known as fish physiology. The anatomy of the fish and its internal organs have evolved to support and provide excellent survival skills underwater....
The mourning dove (Zenaida Macroura) is one of the most beloved birds of all time.The most striking characteristic of the dove is its sound. The dove’s coo may sound depressing, but it actually heralds the start of the nesting, territorial claiming, and rearing of young habits of this species.This is one of the most common birds from southern Canada to central Mexico and the habitats of these birds are in forest grasslands and open woodlands....
The Shih Tzu is one of those dogs which isn’t known for as ferocity, but rather for its cute nature, happy mood, and behavior.Its behavior is contrary to its name ‘Shih Tzu’ which literally translates into ’little lion’. Although it does look small in size, it doesn’t match the intensity or the prowess of a lion.Shih Tzu is an ancient dog breed, and tales say that it used to be carried around by the then emperors as their companion....
You must have seen videos of astronauts floating inside the International Space Station but the space history that we have today is a result of continuous efforts.One such remarkable effort was by NASA in 1962. The achievement made by NASA came to be known as Friendship 7.John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth in this NASA spacecraft. The whole world remembers this great achievement every year. It stands as a great moment in history for the United States also this is the reason that he received a ticker-tape parade welcome in New York City....
One can tell a lot about a Nepali boy or girl from their name.The Nepalese naming convention for a newborn baby is largely similar to Indian naming customs. Often, after a baby is born, the parents consult an astrologer who looks at the horoscope and helps to pick a name for the newly born boy or girl.The popular first-middle-surname order is followed for Nepali baby names. Nepali baby names for a baby are usually chosen by tradition and derived from names of Gods....
Alligators belong to the family of the Alligatoridae. These species appeared for the first time nearly 37 million years ago.American alligators can weigh around 999 lb (453 kg) and they can grow to about 11.2-15.1 ft (3.4-4.6m) in length. Some alligators, like the Chinese alligators, are small and can measure about 6.8 ft (2.1 m) only. Alligators have a scaly body and are dark olive-brown or black in color.The underside of an alligator is white....
The Victorian era was so named because Queen Victoria ruled from 1837-1901.Surprisingly Victoria isn’t on the lists of most popular Victorian female names. The name Victoria, meaning “conqueror” in Latin, was popular in the 70s, 80s and 90s.Some Victorian baby names seem like old fashioned names today. Many have made a come back recently including Victorian-era names such as Elsie, Ivy and Arthur. Some classics such as George, Joseph and William have never left the charts....
It is no secret that those cute little ponies having colorful bodies, manes, and a special symbol on either side of their flanks have been a part of everyone’s childhood.For those who are wondering, My Little Pony is a toy line and a media franchise developed by the American toy company Hasbro which has been in business for a long time. Over the years, it has been refurbished several times and modernized in its design, and every new design in the collection is called a generation; for which fans and collectors eagerly await every time....
Whenever we see someone eating carrots, the first name that comes to mind is rabbit.Rabbits love to stay underground, and young kids love to play with them all the time. Did you know wild rabbits have bodies designed in egg shape, and their life span is less than one year?Rabbit is a popular domestic pet with fluffy skin, short tails, long ears, and whiskers. There are 50 different species of rabbits....
If you live in the Midwest, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed (or smelled) stink bugs by now.There are many different stink bugs to be aware of; however, brown marmorated stink bugs are most common in the United States.They feature a marbled design on their backs and are recognized for their distinctive shield form. Adults are about three-quarters of an inch long and formed like a shield. They are brown, gray, or dark green in color....
