The dragonfly, of the order Odonata, is one of the oldest and earliest forms of an insect capable of flight.Their flight capabilities are amazing. Dragonflies have massive, effective jaws and are fierce predators.They catch a flying insect mid-flight, using their legs in the shape of a basket, and then dispatch it in one crush. They have three pairs of legs, which they use to scoop up prey directly into their mouth....
Edging the river, Providence is the palatial city of Providence that showcases a beautiful blend of the goodwill of a culturally-rich small town and the sophistication of a frantic city.Over the past fifty years, the city has undergone a mammoth transformation with an artsy community, vibrant and sundry neighborhoods, extravagant hotels, scenic restaurants, and more. Providence has an illustrious name: tourism, infrastructure, arts, and entertainment!Here is a quick glance to acquaint yourself with this majestic city!...
With the popularization of the famous series, ‘The Crown’, people want to know more about the royal family.The royal family has a rather complicated family tree. If that seems like something you will enjoy, you have stumbled across just the article to read!Named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary at birth by her parents, the reigning queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland came to the throne through what we can only imagine being destiny....
Wildfires are one of the most ravaging natural disasters.Besides causing extensive damage to the environment, the fires affect people’s economic and social lives. It also badly impacts human health.Wildfire can be classified as a bushfire, grassfire, hill fire, desert fire, forest fire, veld fire, prairie fire, or peat fire, depending on the kind of natural vegetation in the region. Whatever the kind, these uncontrolled, unplanned fires are a major cause of concern....
Athens is the capital of Greece.Athens is a beautiful city filled with historic landmarks. Some of these landmarks date back to the fifth century BC.Do you love to learn about history? Does Ancient Greece intrigue you and make you wonder about their ancient government? In this article, you will be subjected to Ancient Greeks and their political process. So let’s get started.Introduction To The Athenian GovernmentAthens is a beautiful city situated in the heart of Greece, filled with numerous pieces of buildings and spaces that date back to as early as the fifth century BC....
Owning a pet can be a beautiful experience for any family or individual.While most households are home to cats and dogs (the most common pets), having rodents, such as rats, as pets is also not very rare. Rats play major roles in various industries today, such as within medical and research fields.Apart from that, these tiny little animals, when taken care of properly, can also be a wonderful bundle of joy as your pet....
The words ‘Mc’ and ‘Mac’ mean the same: “son of”.It’s either pronounced as ‘Mc’ without any sort of gaps or elaborate expression between the letters M and C, or ‘Mac’ with the space between M and C being occupied by an American ‘a’ sound. Generally surnames starting with ‘Mc’ are more likely to be Irish, whilst surnames that start with ‘Mac’ are more commonly Scottish.Here, we’ll take a look at some of the most common Irish and Scottish surnames that start with ‘Mc’ and explore what these ‘Mc’ names mean....
Have you ever taken your time to look up at the sky and wonder about the wandering clouds?If not, you should, as there are different types of clouds present in the sky. One of the most interesting experiments can be to set up a time lapse camera and then go over the footage to spot the cloud types.The idea of a clear sky evokes nostalgia, especially in those people who have had the opportunity to see the brilliant white hue that some clouds have in open environments....
Vermont, also known as the ‘green mountain state’ is the 14th state to be established by the United States of America in 1791.Known for its beautiful scenic landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, mainly because it is the least populated state in the US after Wyoming. Montpelier, being its capital (one of the least populous cities in the US), Vermont shares its borders with Massachusetts in the south, New York to the west, and New Hampshire to the east....
Are you struggling with thoughts of what you should name your Boston terrier?Boston Terriers may have a terrifying name but they are really cute! Naturally, as a dog parent, you would like to give your dog some cute Boston terrier names.Boston terriers are compact and possess a smooth and shiny coat. These were accepted by the USA as the ‘American Gentleman.’ They are a non-sporting breed and generally found in 3 color combinations black and white, seal and white, and brindle and white....
Zombies are also called the living dead or simply referred to as the undead.Zombies are fictional beings that are reanimated after their death, either by witchcraft or a virus. The term originates from Haitian folklore.George Romero, the director of the ‘Night Of The Living Dead’ trilogy, is widely considered the architect of the zombie genre. These fictional beings have gained a lot of fame in popular culture after zombies started featuring in movies, books, and video games....
We have a plethora of smiling quotes that will keep spreading joy.A smile is the universal language of greeting someone. Wherever or whenever, a stranger or a familiar person, a smile can be the perfect way to greet a person.Even in medical terms, when smiling, when you’re happy as the serotonin in your body makes people feel good. Making someone laugh or maybe to just keep people smiling is noble work....
Amarillo, the city that portraits western heritage, is an example of a city that emerged from nothing to gain its unique identity in US history.Amarillo, a city located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, is a seat for Potter county and a city that connects two interstates, 40 and 27. Amarillo is designated as a city with pure levels of air.Have you watched the movie ‘Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade’?...
Jodi Picoult is a renowned American writer with 27 published novels as well as accompanying short stories.The writer with over 40 million copies printed worldwide, Jodi Picoult earned the New England Bookseller Award for fiction in 2003. With plots that revolve around moral quandaries or procedural dramas that pit family members against each other, Picoult writes popular literature that can be categorized as family sagas and extraordinary things.Despite being frequently referred to be a writer of chick-lit, Picoult has, during the course of her career, addressed a variety of contentious or moral subjects, such as abortion, racial relations, hope, euthanasia, LGBT rights, as well as school shootings....
Lacrosse is a North American team sport played with a lacrosse ball and a lacrosse stick.It originated from the game played by indigenous tribal people who inhabited the Eastern Woodlands but was modified by reducing the violence. It has four versions with different sports gear involved in each; intercrosse, women’s lacrosse, field lacrosse, and box lacrosse.Here is a list of some motivational lacrosse quotes to help boost up players of this game especially before a tournament....
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States of America who served from 1889 to 1893.He was born on August 20th, 1833, near the Ohio River in North Bend, Ohio, in the United States. His parents were Jon Scott Harrison and Elizabeth Ramsey Irwin, and he had nine other siblings.He went to school in Farmer’s College, Oho. Harrison moved to Oxford, and he completed his graduation from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio....
Give and take is a simple idea where two individuals of any relationship equally contribute to its growth.In the hope that no one in a relationship feels burned out, both should put in equal efforts and also try to be present as and when required. No one should go out of their way to do something as it creates a higher expectation of getting something in return.Many writers and psychologists have explored this concept, which allows us to apply their theories and ideas practically in relationships....
Virgil Abloh is known for excellent graphic design skills, which have given everyone a modernized fashion taste.In 2012, Virgil Abloh stepped into the high fashion industry to create his own style. His childhood dream to pursue fashion came true in 2012 with the brand Pyrex Vision.Virgil Abloh had a lot of conceptual freedom as he made his own brand. During the process of making his own fashion consumer line, he mentioned it as a tribute to his childhood hero Michael Jordan....
Ron White is a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a noted feature film actor.Ron ‘Tater Salad’ White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. He is best known through his bestseller ‘I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn’t Have the Ability’.Growing up in a small town in Texas, Ron eventually became one of America’s most successful comedians. All four of his comedy albums charted No....
The end of school year is in fact the beginning of the new year because every ending means a new beginning.It is a new beginning to wake up every day with gratitude and go ahead and strive to achieve all the things that you’ve ever wanted. As students, it feels good to be completing a year of school, but at the same time, the thought of unknown scares a lot of people....
