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When discussing space and planets, it is difficult not to include NASA.NASA is well-known for its space exploration programs. NASA is famous for being a place where many highly brilliant individuals work, but what does NASA stand for and what exactly do they do?NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is a United States federal agency in charge of air and space research and technology. They undertake massive amounts of scientific studies with people in space and host satellites in the sky to assist scientists in understanding more about planets and their origins, as well as the development of the cosmos, the solar system, and Earth....

It is a mystery for many how scorpions glow or produce light.Yes, it is true that scorpions glow under UV light, their eyes are sensitive and show their sensitive behavior mainly in green light. Some of their features also show that they are negative photostatic.And if you want to find them in the dark try using black light because they are fluorescent like a dazzling blue-green light which is later exposed to ultraviolet light (UV light)....

People’s interest has always been high regarding one of the well-known political dynasties, the Medici family.The Medici family had a very strong and dominant influence for at hundreds of years in the history of Europe. With Netflix’s historical drama series ‘The Medici’, which shows the history of the Medici Dynasty from the advent of the Italian Renaissance, the interest of the public has only piqued.Renowned by their banking prowess, the Medici family owned a bank called ‘Medici bank’, which made them one of the richest powers of the past....

Whenever you see your little feline friend sleeping very peacefully at a corner of your house with a comfortable pillow, they surely are dreaming, maybe about you?These animals use their precious time during sleep to effectively restore their energy. Animals require a lot of time to sleep, almost most of the day.To be in a good health and have a proper life, cats need to sleep a lot more than dogs....

Life offers the greatest testimony that shows miracles happen.In today’s world of scientific technology, the word ‘miracle’ might sound bizarre, yet there are instances that are inexplainable, occurrences that even science cannot explain. One might find it astounding or shrug with disbelief but the light of miracle shines bright when they are least expected.Miracles are not something that we find or come across daily. It happens when nothing but divine help can remedy the situation....

A resort town peacefully located near the beach areas of Hampshire is the beautiful town of Bournemouth.The name has its origin deeply seated in the language of Burma. The name primarily means brook or a small river.How it got its name is not difficult to comprehend once you see the place and understand its geographic features. Astonishing facts about Bournemouth include a female biker, Amanda Holden, rode her bike naked around the town center....

Are you also inspired by any character played by an actor in your favorite movie?Characters in popular movies like ‘Kill Bill’, ‘Mad Max’, and ‘Harry Potter’ are popular across the world. These movie characters sometimes get more popular than the movie itself.Read on for names of the best movie characters of all time.Disney Movie Character NamesBelow is a list of Disney movie character names.Adella (German origin), meaning, ‘noble’, is one of the six sisters of Ariel in the movie ‘The Little Mermaid’....

‘The Tragedy Of Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark’, is the longest play by William Shakespeare, written between 1599 and 1601.It is world renowned for Hamlet’s most famous line, “To be, or not to be: that is the question” (Act 3, Scene 1). This quote has been the subject of study in several classrooms and has even become a part of pop culture references.The play, which begins with the ghost of Hamlet’s father telling Hamlet to avenge his murder, has several quotes by Shakespeare about madness....

All avengers fans, assemble.Most of you would be familiar with god Odin as the father of thor. Anyone who follows the Avengers would find it easy to remember this great historic figure.But the life of god Odin is a bit different from the one you would find in the comics and movies. There are so many interesting facts to know about the raven god of Norse mythology. He was the father of all gods feared in the nine worlds....

One event that never fails to connect us with our country is the Olympic games.Whatever be your inclination to sports, this international competition will surely pull you towards it. Moreover, when you see the athletes of your country performing brilliantly in any of the events, you feel the victory yourself.As you may know, the Olympic history is of ancient Greek origin, when the sporting event used to take place in Olympia....

When a portion of the Earth is covered in a shadow cast by the Moon as it blocks out sunlight, it is known as a solar eclipse.A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth align. Alignments like these indicate that the Moon is close to the ecliptic plane.In a total eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon, while partial and annular eclipses only cover a part of the Sun....

We are here with a collection of best Gimli quotes in dwarf, everyone’s favorite Dwarf from the movies and books of ‘The Lord Of The Rings’ to entertain you.‘The Lord Of The Rings’ trilogy is considered one of the greatest stories that have embraced us with its excellent story and remarkable characters created by J.R.R Tolkien. Gimli, the son of Gloin, is a fan favorite and has graced us with some of the most memorable, funny, and cool quotes throughout the three parts of ‘The Lord of The Rings’ series of movies and books....

‘Beloved’ is one of the best works from the Pulitzer Prize winning author Toni Morrison.‘Beloved’ is a wonderful book about a woman who escaped after being enslaved. It’s about how she fights the ghosts of her past to make a beautiful future.Morrison wrote the book wanting to give a voice to people who had were being forced to forget the dark past they had to go through. The book falls in the genre of historical fiction, as it tells the real history of slavery through fictional characters....

‘Juno’ is a film based on a pregnant teenager’s story, starring Elliot Page, and was released in 2007.The underlying theme of the film was pro-adulthood and pro-choice as Juno’s character was quoted to be ‘refreshing’ as she allowed new possibilities of what young women can be. Juno Macguff is honest, original and unlike most stereotypes of a classy woman character in films.The film is based on Juno Macguff, presenting a teenager’s journey of unplanned pregnancy with Paulie Bleeker, deciding to deliver a baby and give it up for adoption to a couple....

‘Supernatural’ is one of the best American TV shows.‘Supernatural’ has 15 seasons, loved immensely by its fans. The final season of ‘Supernatural’ had 20 episodes.The show was created by Eric Kripke and produced by Warner Bros Television. ‘Supernatural’ is the longest-running television show in American history. The characters in ‘Supernatural’ include the brothers Sam and Dean, Cole, John, Castiel (aka Cas), Lucifer, and many more. Dean’s role was played by Jensen Ackles, while Sam’s character was played by Jared Padalecki....

The ’teddy bear’ got its name in 1902 when the president of the United States of America Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a cub during a hunting trip. This news spread across the country, and toy bears became widely made and sold across America, called ‘Teddy Bears,’ after the president, and they’ve been our worldwide favourite stuffed toy ever since.Choosing their teddy bear’s name lets your child use their imagination, and connect more deeply with their teddy bear....

‘Gone With The Wind’ is a classic novel, written by Margaret Mitchell.The novel was later adapted as a film in 1939, which won ten Academy Awards. The real name of Rhett Butler is Clark Gable.‘Gone With The Wind’ is not only a story of romance, but also of how a woman, Scarlett O’Hara, paved her way to the top in the patriarchal society, and about the things she had to lose in the process....

When life gives you troubles you might need a ‘give them the tools’ quote.You will find new tools quotes every other day. But to find the best tool quotes is challenging.Every tool has a different purpose. To know which tool to use when is very important. People took years to find out what tool is best suited for a specific purpose. Whenever we see a new tool, we immediately want to know what that new tool is to be used for....

Born on 14 November 1954, Condoleezza Rice is the current director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.Condoleezza Rice is an American diplomat, political scientist and a civil servant. Condoleezza Rice is perhaps most known for being the first African American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State.Condoleezza Rice comes from a background of rich education and tradition. On the surface, she may seem poised and calm, but beneath that layer is her ongoing struggle to fight for her rights....

Chris Kyle was a Navy Seal sniper born on 8 April 1974 in Texas, United States, and died on 2 February 2013 post his retirement from service.He fought in Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the Home Front as well. Chris Kyle was a dedicated, hard-working, consistent, and efficient naval sniper who won various medals as well. Chris Kyle joined the army in the year 1999 and discharged in the year 2009. As a child, he was passionate about joining the military, and post his education he joined the Navy....