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Robert Hooke viewed and found the cell under a microscope for the first time in 1665.The word ‘cell’ is coined from the Latin term ‘cell,’ which means ’little room’. The cell membrane protects all biological activity from the outside environment and encloses the cell’s contents.Organelles are tiny structural elements that perform various specific actions to keep the cell alive and functioning. Both animal and plant cells develop specialized elements to execute specific jobs over time....

The Tamil emperor, Arulmozhivarman, known as Raja Cholan, built the Brihadeeswarar Temple based on a dream he had where a god told him to build it.The Brihadeeswarar Temple, located in Thanjavur, the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, was built during the Chola reign by Raja Cholan who was a worshipper of Lord Natarajar. Following Rajaraja Chola’s demise, his son Rajendra Chola I completed the work, carving its exquisite sculptures and famous stone chariot structure....

The French film industry had its beginnings in the 19th century, with the 50-second long motion picture by the Lumière brothers’ ‘The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat Station’ screened in 1895. French cinema, famous for its artistic yet realistic depictions and storylines, has been held in high regard since its inception.The French film industry, known for causing waves and stepping out of traditional methods, has always brought major changes to the industry, expanding its horizons....

Did you know that there is more than one Eiffel Tower in the world?Whenever someone says Eiffel Tower, Parisian magnificence comes to mind. However, there are many other Eiffel tower replicas in the world.In this article, we will find out more about these other towers that are located outside the capital city Paris and are famous spots of tourist attractions and famous landmarks. We will look at the countries they are found in and the need to build many others....

Squirrels commonly weigh around 1-1.5 lb (453-680 g).Squirrels belong to the Sciuridae family. They are bushy-tailed animals found commonly all over the world.There are almost 200 species of squirrel and they are divided into three different types. These are ground squirrels, tree squirrels, and flying squirrels which are further divided into Richardson, albino, rock, antelope, spotted, gray, Albert’s, Douglas, Idaho, pygmy, eastern chipmunks, southern, Arizona gray, northern flying, Arctic ground, fox, Franklin, mountain tree, American red, white and black squirrel and some of them are related to each other....

Evolution has helped every species on earth to survive all major and minor natural transitions over the course of time.Each animal evolved with the exact abilities required to serve the purpose of its survival. So, in the modern world, many animals have astonishingly advanced senses for finding their meals, sensing danger from a great distance, or moving in darkness without eyesight.One of the many senses that evolved in an animal is smell....

Salmon farming has a lot of potential in terms of meeting the rising demand for food due to the surge in the worldwide population.Salmon is a popularly farmed fish in the wild and commercially cultivated, with farmed Atlantic salmon being the most widely available. It is becoming the world’s fastest-growing food production industry, compared to wild salmon collected.Salmon is a good source of protein and nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and various vitamins and minerals....

Planets in our solar system are categorized as inner planets and outer planets.The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, while the outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto is now no longer considered a planet but a dwarf planet.Do you know what planetary alignment is? Planetary alignment is the appearance of all the planets of our solar system in the same 180-degree wide pane of the sky....

Hardships and triumphs are a constant part of our lives’ journey.We all go through hardships in life. Overcoming these challenges makes us stronger and helps us in becoming better versions of ourselves.It is important to be resilient if you want to keep moving closer to your goals. If you wish to become inspirational like your heroes, you have to be prepared to conquer your fears. The wise words of some notable people have now become popular inspirational quotes....

Born in New York, Edith Wharton is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who is known all across the world.Being born into an upper-class society, Edith Wharton used her upbringing to realistically portray the society and is famous for her social commentary on the aristocracy of the time. History was created when Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for her novel ‘The Age Of Innocence’.However, in her personal life, Edith Wharton had to deal with the mental health issues of her husband, Teddy Wharton....

People are often stressed when there is something related to their work, relationships, family, and other aspects of life.Each and every person needs to get stress relief and get some relaxation in to relieve their stress. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.There are different ways which will help you relieve your stress. Exercise is a good stress-buster which can help you to feel less stressed....

‘Joe’ originated from Hebrew and means ‘God will give’.It is short for Joseph and is a common masculine name. It, therefore, makes it important to have catchy and original nicknames for Joe.Read on for some funny nicknames for Joe.Clever Nicknames For JoeMentioned below are some of the best nicknames for Joe that parents would certainly find catchy.Jessop- meaning ‘may he add’, is mostly used as a surname.Joanna-meaning ‘God is gracious’, is one of the best name ideas....

The traditional definition of wander refers to the act of roaming around aimlessly.The term wander is often linked to travel. It means when someone travels without a fixed goal, as per their heart’s desires, or people and their newfound love for wanderlust.In this list you will get some of the best wandering quotes, quotes about travel, quotes about nature, and nature quotes. The quotes about wander include wanderlust quotes as well which people love to read and try new things....

A blizzard is a type of natural disaster that can be dealt with easily in the modern-day because of advanced technology.What about the people of the era when there was no technology? How would they have dealt or coped with such a dangerous situation?The 1888 blizzard was an event that was beyond the imagination of most people and took the lives of innocent people. The winter season makes it difficult for humans to live if they are not provided with warm clothing, water, and a heater....

A lot of different pieces need to come together to make a good movie, and even more to make a masterpiece.‘A Few Good Men’ is a work of art that is a consequence of passionate acting, brilliant direction and some impeccable dialogue. So much so, that quotes from the movie are still cited regularly to this day.Released in the year 1992, this masterpiece directed by Rob Reiner is an adaptation of a Broadway play written by Aaron Sorkin....

Legends are historical stories that aren’t always proven to be entirely true.A legend can also refer to an inspirational person who has created history and is remembered for the impact that they have created through their work or personality. Legends are basically a part of folklore that is realistic in nature.However, at times a legend is altered in order to fit the time and age. A sub-category named urban legend has become very popular these days....

A volcano might appear like a normal mountain, except it is an opening for a pool of molten rock that lies below the Earth’s surface.When there is an increase in pressure, eruptions are caused. These eruptions bring out volcanic ash, lava/magma, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride, and hydrogen fluoride from beneath the surface of the Earth.There are many questions you may wonder when thinking about volcanoes, like how do volcanoes erupt? Are there underwater volcanoes that turn into an erupting volcano?...

The high jump is one of the most popular track and field events worldwide.Athletes compete in high jump competitions by jumping off of a horizontal bar placed at predetermined height levels. The bar is raised until none of the competitors left can meet that standard.The main goal of the high jump sport is to jump off at the greatest height possible without hitting the bar. Each competitor is given three attempts at each height level....

Mardi Gras, also called the Fat Tuesday, is the carnival celebration before the day of Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Christian Lent season leading up to Easter.The Mardi Gras has many sayings but the most famous one is “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” “Laissez les bons temps rouler” is a Cajun French saying that means “let the good times roll.”The colors purple, green, and gold are the symbols of Mardi Gras, representing justice, faith and power....

From the game ‘Dungeons And Dragons’, Githyanki and Githzerai are tall and thin humanoids with harsh, rugged yellow skin and dark eyes.The scandalous Githyanki are a humanoid race of warriors and fighters who hail from the Astral Plane. The Githyanki (also known as the Gith) are found in the hugely popular ‘Dungeons And Dragons’ fantasy tabletop role playing game.Githyanki from the Astral Plane are known for being particularly good at following orders....