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Spiders are fascinating creatures that make great pets!Have you ever seen a spider drinking water? Most people have never seen a spider drink.We’ve all been told since preschool that water is essential to survival. But what precisely does that mean? You may be astonished to know that water is constituted in all living creatures. Yes, we all have water in our bodies. To be specific, humans are composed of 60% water, plants are composed of between 80% and 90% water, and fish are composed of around 80% water....

White chocolate is a pale ivory-colored chocolate confection (dessert).White chocolate lacks cocoa solids, which are the principal non-fat component in its natural, unsweetened state and isn’t really chocolate. Other chocolate products, such as a milk chocolate bar and a bitter-sweet chocolate bar, contain cocoa powder, which is absent in white chocolate.White chocolate ingredients include cocoa butter, lecithin (a fatty emulsifier), dairy product (cream), sugar, and vanilla. The history of white chocolate dates back to 1963 when Nestlé, a Swiss firm, introduced the white chocolate Galak to Europe....

The passing of stool out of the body is one of the essential functions of the human body.Bowel movement is the very last process in the digestive system of any animal. For a healthy body, it is necessary that there are regular bowel movements.The digestive system inside the human body is complex, with many internal organs of the human body involved. The digestive system starts with the act of eating as food is chewed and swallowed along with saliva....

Matted fur is a very common phenomenon in cats, more so in cats with thick fur.The body of a cat has two layers of fur namely, the undercoat which protects its body from harsh weather conditions and keeps it warm and the other one is the overcoat. The overcoat of a cat protects the fur present underneath from all the dirt and dust.Matting usually takes place when cats tend to shed their inner layer of the fur, the undercoat, and get it entangled with the upper layer or the overcoat....

Jackie Robinson is considered a hero because he is the first African American player to play in Major League Baseball.He started as a baseman playing for Brooklyn Dodgers. Post his retirement, Major League Baseball even retired his jersey number 42 across all major teams.Jackie’s inspiration was his elder brother Mathew who was an Olympic silver medalist himself. Besides Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie also played for the Kansas City Monarchs. Being an African American, Jackie contributed significantly to the civil rights movement and thus is highly respected as a human being for his work....

Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian lecturer and philosopher who is credited with being the cornerstone of the advancement of media studies.McLuhan was a full-time English literature professor at the University of Toronto. In 1963, he became the University’s Director of the Centre for Culture and Technology department.McLuhan was said to be ahead of his times with his theories on the technological development of media, television, and the advertisement sector of society....

‘Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World’ is a cult movie based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.The movie gained its popularity due to its innovative style of direction which replicates manga and video game effects. Even though it wasn’t a box office hit, it caught several film critics’ attention.Edgar Wright was the co-writer, director, and producer for the movie. The story of the movie revolves around a 22-year-old boy, Scott, who plays the bass guitar in a garage band....

Mirialans are a humanoid alien species in the Star Wars franchise. They normally have humanoid features with the exception of distinctly yellow green or pink colored skin. There are rare cases of purple skin too. They also have facial tattoos with geometric patterns.The tattoos are mostly given after a Mirialan completes a special task. They can choose different tattoos meaning different things.They are an incredibly flexible and agile species who are brilliant fighters....

The Klingons were a humanoid warrior species that originated from the planet Qo’noS, an M-class planet in the Beta Quadrant.Klingons are known for their aggressive behavior. From greetings to matings, their behavior is brutal and violent.Klingon’s life span is not specific. Based on the Star Trek media series site’s timeline, they live a longer time period than humans but not as long as Vulcans. Well, one thing for sure is that Klingons don’t want to grow old, they want to fight in the glorious battle and die as a warrior so they can go to Stovokor (the afterlife for the honored dead)....

Lady Gaga is an iconic pop star who has won the hearts of millions with her music.Lady Gaga is an American singer and songwriter who has become an international phenomenon. Lady Gaga is the winner of various awards, which includes the Grammys.Lady Gaga has a home in the hearts of her fans across the globe. Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on 28 March 1986. She is a versatile singer, songwriter, and actress who never ceases to impress us with her bold personality....

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis popularly addressed as Jackie Kennedy was the former First Lady of the United States being the spouse of John F. Kennedy, and was additionally a photographer and writer.Not only was she famous for being the wife of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady of the United States, but also was endeared for her fashion sense, her love for her children, and her passion for preserving the historical foundation of the White House....

Why Beach House names?The name of a beach house gives it a unique identity and is essentially a mark of the property of a specific owner. One of the most enjoyable aspects of purchasing a vacation rental (besides using it) is naming it. Everything is branded these days, so why not your beach house? There are many ways to decide on a name for your beach house. The first thing is to choose a particular theme or idea that holds meaning based on which you can make up names....

The middle ages or medieval period in European history spanned roughly from the fifth to the late 15th century, paralleling the post-classical period in global history.Old Spanish, known as Old Castilian as well as Medieval Spanish, was a pronunciation of Vulgar Latin being used in the erstwhile prefectures of the Roman Empire. This acts as a foundation for the early form of the Spanish language, which was spoken on the Iberian Peninsula mostly from the 10th-century until pretty much the beginning of the 15th century....

Did you know that the ancient Greek civilization started about 2,500 years ago?To start their civilization, Greeks took inspiration from cultures and ideas from different countries. Greeks came in and settled from France, Italy, and North Africa.One of the famous European countries to visit, Greece has had a glorious history associated with it. Ancient Greeks had their own interesting lifestyle, which had drawn several people, historians, and philosophers towards Greece and its culture....

As we all know, Uranus was discovered to be the seventh planet from the sun.Uranus lies between Saturn and Neptune in the solar system. It also has the third-largest diameter compared to the other planets.When it comes to the length of a year on Uranus, it’s equal to approximately 30,687 days on Earth. Uranus was actually the first planet ever seen through a telescope and was discovered by William Herschel in 1781....

If you have a pet rabbit, you already know that rabbits eat a lot of leafy green vegetables.A rabbit’s diet must contain all types of nutrients. The rabbit’s digestive system is quite sensitive, which makes it difficult to introduce new items to their diet.Rabbits eat radish and many other veggies with no trouble as long as you feed them in moderate quantities. Feeding fresh radish to your bunny has a lot of benefits....

A dog biting its nails and licking its paws from time to time is common so don’t be surprised if your pet starts chewing their nails; it’s a natural part of their grooming routine.Many dogs chew their nails on occasion, but if your dog chews its toes or claws regularly, it may have a medical or behavioral problem. Additional signs of canine claw disorders include painful walking, swelling around the claws, and brittle or irregular nails....

The process of making leather from animal hides is very fascinating.People have a lot of questions about how leather is made from animal skin. Even about how faux leather or synthetic leather is made.To make smooth and beautiful leather from animal hides is a complex and time-consuming process. The main method that is used to turn animal skin into leather is called tanning. A lot of tanneries in the world make leather....

Giving birth to a newborn puppy or first puppy can be a quite confusing, frightening, and painful experience for your pet dog and for puppies owner as well.The delivery of a newborn is never an easy task for mothers. While certain things are normal during delivery, it is important that you take good care and give emotional support to your pet dog that is getting ready to deliver their pup.For a female dog, the gestation period lasts 63 days and then contractions normally begin....

There are many sorts of marginal seas in Earth’s oceans.A marginal sea is an ocean division partially bordered by islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas and is often significantly shallower than the open sea. The Sea of Okhotsk is a type of marginal sea in the western Pacific Ocean, bordered toward the east by the Kamchatka Peninsula. It is the peninsula between the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk. In Russian, it is pronounced as uh-khawstk....