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The Battle of Salamis was fought between the Achaemenid Empire of Persia and an alliance of Greek mainland city-states, where the Greeks were the victorious allies.It was a naval battle that took place in the month of September 480 BC. It was fought in the straits between the Salamis and the mainland and was a part of the Persian-Greco Wars.Although heavily outnumbered, the Athenian general, Themistocles, persuaded the Greek Allies to join in so that the Persian fleet would come to the battle again....

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog.Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are well known for their loyalty and affection. Poodles are one of the oldest breeds.The Cavapoo is a mixed breed obtained by breeding Cavaliers and Mini Poodles or Toy Poodles. Offspring of Toy Poodles are called Toy Cavapoos, and offspring of Mini Poodles are called Mini Capavoos. Because of inherited health difficulties, Toy Cavapoos are not reared....

Amongst the Chinese people, the hunting spear was the first kind of spear used.The medieval spear was an economical weapon as it used less amount of steel with sharpened edges and the spear-tip was usually made of wrought iron. Several medieval spears had a leaf-shaped blade.A spear is a close combat pole weapon containing a shaft, mostly made of wood that has a pointed head. This head may be constructed out of extra durable material attached to the shaft like bronze, iron, flint, steel, obsidian, or bone; or may merely be the sharpened end of a pole like in fire-hardened spears....

Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a massive flightless bird that is found in Australia and New Zealand.Emu is an Australian native and is the tallest Australian bird; after its ratite cousin, the ostrich, it is also the world’s second-largest bird with long legs and brownish feathers. The emu, scientifically called Dromaius novaehollandiae, is linked to the cassowary, which is a smaller but heavier relative of the emu.It should also be mentioned that it is believed that when the European immigrants came in 1788, there were four distinct populations of emus....

Have you felt the urge to wave your hands in the air to deter the swarm of flies attacking you and your food in a yard?We are guessing you definitely have felt annoyed quite a number of times as flies are more punctual in reaching humans and food than humans are in joining an online Zoom meeting! 1 point flies, 0 point humans.Keeping these annoying creatures away could look like quite a tedious and tough task at first....

Both dogs and cats are adorable pet animals and are often adopted by many pet lovers.Often families adopt both a dog as well as a cat together. They get along well without many instances of fights.Dogs belong to the family of Canidae and are descendants of the family of wolves. Most dogs have bodies covered by furs, the intensity of which, differs in different breeds of dogs. Dogs like the German Shepherds have thicker fur compared to Golden Retrievers....

Cats are one of the most loved pets all over the world.They are independent, loyal, and fun to have around. However, these furry pets are curious little ones that love to explore their surroundings all the time.It would be best to be extra careful about things you have at home when you own a cat pet. Many people in the United States are exploring alternative medicines for their physical and mental health, and one such prevalent option is essential oils....

The omnipotent God resides in the seventh heaven or somewhere up in the sky.Apollo 11 landed on the moon, and Viking 1 landed on Mars. Though it is no longer considered a planet, NASA’s New Horizon landed on Pluto, and spacecraft have entered the orbit of many satellites.Humans are slowly progressing in their space journey by visiting planets and collecting things from them. The planets of our solar system consist of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune....

Male and Female gecko leopards can live together in a proper enclosure.Or a single tank that satisfies their environmental needs; they are mainly kept together to breed during the breeding season.One male leopard gecko should be mated with only one female leopard gecko to initiate the process to breed new leopard geckos. Male leopard geckos tend to be docile in behavior and females have a different behavior process compared to males during the mating season....

Robert Pershing Wadlow was the tallest man to ever live on Earth.Robert Pershing Wadlow is famously known as the Giant of Illinois, the Gentle Giant, and the Alton Giant. Robert Wadlow started to gain extreme height at a young age and became taller than his father by the age of eight years!Wadlow had four younger siblings, namely Eugene, Helen, Harold Jr, and Betty Jean. The last surviving and youngest sibling of Robert was Harold Wadlow Jr....

Do you ever wonder how long a snail can sleep, or why do snails sleep at all?There are many species of snails in the world - living in many types of environments ranging from the sea to rainforests and deserts! These creatures are so slow-moving that it may seem like they expend no energy at all, right!However, a snail’s sleeping pattern is quite interesting - they do not follow sleeping at night or day like humans and many other animals, simply sleeping whenever they feel like it....

Giraffes have always stood out and captivated human interest at zoos and national parks but, Forest is unique.A prior resident of the Auckland Zoo where he was born in 2007, Forest was moved to the Australia Zoo in Queensland at two years of age. Since moving, he has grown to be an instrumental part of the zoo and continues to reside there.This towering guy, evenly matched in height when measured against a stack of four adult men, claimed a spot in the Guinness World Records as the tallest living giraffe....

Each name on this list is inspired by the beauty of your child and what they mean to you.Different cultures and countries have different baby names with the meaning of beauty and pureness. You can select names meaning pure for boys and girls from different cultures and origins, both modern and unique.We all want to raise our children to be kind and pure of heart, the greatest compliment a parent can receive is that their child is kind....

Jewelry has always been a symbol of great significance in the history of the world.Jewelry has been used not only for ornamental purposes but also for many other symbolic purposes. Do you know about Viking jewelry?If you want to know about the special features of Viking jewelry then read on for some facts about Viking jewelry.Vikings were seafaring people. These people lived in a place called Scandinavia which in the present-day includes Sweden, Denmark, and Norway....

Many students of history often wonder; who were Vikings?The Vikings were people from Scandinavia. They were a combination of Scandinavian, Sami, and southern European as well.Other questions that people often think of are related to what some of the basic Viking foods were. Do you know how the Vikings cooked their food? The Vikings cooked their food mostly by boiling.The Viking people ate a lot of stuff including leftover stew. The Viking diet consisted of many nutritious food items and the Viking people included meat and freshwater fish in their diet....

Many people believe that monkeys eat bananas only; however, this is not the case in reality.Monkeys are skilled foragers who consume a diverse diet of nuts, plants, fruit, sugarcane, bulbs, and sometimes even shellfish. Fruit is the principal dietary source for the majority of monkeys in the wild; most of these primates are omnivores, which implies they eat both plants as well as eat meat.In a day, monkeys can eat a wide range of fruits, seeds, vegetables, flowers, and nuts....

Tuxedo cats are known for their bi-colored coats, which can make your cat look like it is wearing a tiny cat tuxedo.Tuxedo cats are not always black and white; they can also be, silver, ginger, and even tortoiseshell with white patches. A tuxedo cat is not a breed but rather classified by their bi-color markings, which is common.Tuxedo kittens or ’tuxies’ are a very friendly, easy-going, and relaxed breed of cat that are quite common....

Have you heard about the 1989 Bangladesh tornado?The 1989 Bangladesh tornado is also known as the Daulatpur-Saturia tornado. On April 26, 1989, it hit the Manikaganj district of Bangladesh and was a massive twister and the worst tornado recorded in history.Bangladesh is prone to tornados. It is hit by various tornados during the peak months of April and May. This is because of the Ganga Basin situated in Bangladesh. Many storms occur in the basin region....

Will Ferrell is an American actor who started his career in the 1990s with Saturday Night Live.Will Ferrell later starred in many Hollywood comedies like ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,’ ‘Talladega Nights,’ ‘Step Brothers,’ etc. He was a nominee of the Golden Globe Awards for acting and producing.Will Ferrell’s life is a sheer example of passion. Initially, he was determined to have a steady job. But after two unsuccessful attempts at holding on to a job, with his mother’s encouragement, he chose to pursue his passion....

Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Norman Gene Macdonald resided in Canada.His stand-up delivery was bordered on stuttering, sluggishness, and deadpan, and he frequently used folksy, archaic uses of phrases. He had several film appearances and frequently appeared on late-night talk shows, where he became famous for his shaggy dog tales.Funny Norm Macdonald Quotes(Here are a few Norm Macdonald quotes for you to read and laugh at!)Writing for sitcoms like ‘Roseanne’ and ‘The Dennis Miller Show’ was among Macdonald’s earliest television credits....