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The only living mammal with a hard shell is an armadillo.The armadillo is an animal that forages at night. This animal will dig around your property and may create a nuisance.Armadillos are new world mammals, with Dasypodidae and Chlamyphoridae families being the only survivors in the order Cingulata. Armadillos are medium-sized animals with an average size between 3.5-59 in (8.8-149.8 cm). Armadillos originate from South America. These wildlife critters prefer warm regions with good cover....

A hummingbird nest is one of nature’s great miracles, like a crown jewel.Few of us, however, have ever seen a hummingbird nest. This is because they are nearly tough to find.A hummingbird nest appears to be just another spike on a branch with an umbrella of leaves hiding it from above. They also resemble a tiny knot from the side, studded with lichens, plant sap, and fibers. Although each of the seventeen hummingbird species that habitat in North America constructs bit distinct nests in varied settings, all hummingbird nests have a lot in common....

Forest fires and wildfires are undeniably bad, but the amount of damage caused by fire tornadoes is unmatched.A fire whirl or fire tornado is not an actual tornado that forms a vortex around a cloud. Its vortex is formed because of the upward movement of warm wind during a forest fire.In places that have dry weather conditions, such as the state of California, wildfires are common. Where there is fire, there is heat and hot air....

A hawk is a raptor that belongs to the Accipitridae family.It is the most famous bird of prey, known for its hunting skills and sharp vision. The prime habitat of this medium-sized bird is the desert.It also dwells in fields and forests. Unlike other birds of prey, hawks can only use their talons to kill their prey. Their talons are sharp, curved and powerful enough to pierce through the skin of any animal....

Stephen was mentioned for the first time in Act 6:5 of the Bible.He was a deacon and is introduced in the Bible as a faithful man of God. Stephen is known for being the first Christian martyr.One of the seven men chosen by the early Church, Stephen was responsible for distributing food to the Grecian widows, who had been overlooked by the church. He had the power of healing people, which is a gift bestowed upon him by the Holy Spirit....

Family names or last names give us a feeling of character and help associate us with our ancestors, their achievements, and legacy.We have compiled a list of the 100 most popular and common surnames in Canada, a beautiful country with gorgeous natural landscapes and unique traditions and history. It is also common to have two last names in Canada.The names featuring on this list include some last names which are very popular in Canada, ones with a rich history, and importance, and also last names with occupational origins....

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was an aerospace scientist who changed the face of the Indian nation.Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was a prominent scientist who served as the 11th President of India. He was fondly known as the Missile Man of India.The former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, has also made significant contributions in India’s Pokhran-II nuclear test, which established him as a national hero. He was honored with various awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, for his contribution to the nation’s space and nuclear program....

Daisaku Ikeda is a Japanese anti-nuclear campaigner, educationist, philosopher, and writer.His fame comes from him being a well-respected member of the Soka Gakkai. SGI or Soka Gakkai Institution, as it is commonly known, is a religious movement in Japan preaching the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism.Ikeda was born in 1928 and, having witnessed nuclear warfare in Japan’s home country, was profoundly influenced by it. He made it his life mission to study and understand human conflict....

You might find it interesting to watch a spider build its web in the dark corners of your home.Some people might find these intricate details fascinating, but most people consider house spiders dangerous to be in their household, which is true. House spiders are not a single specific species with eight legs, but spiders in your home are an unpleasant fact of life. A house spider can be found indoors in your bedroom, in your bathroom, on your face!...

How to mix an orange color that falls exactly between yellow and red on the visible light spectrum is a question that beckons many artists.According to color theory, orange is a secondary color made out of equal parts of yellow and red, which are primary colors. Orange (secondary color) and its various shades rest in between true red and yellow on a color wheel.So if you don’t have orange paint, you can create different shades of orange using red and cadmium yellow or any other yellow....

The camel is the sole member of the suborder Tylopoda and belongs to the genus Camelus.Though twigs, shrubs, dry grasses, leaves, prickly plants, and other plants such as saltbushes and cactus are all eaten by camels, they are not entirely herbivores. Camels may become omnivores if required, consuming carrion, bones, and fish when the grass is limited.The one-humped dromedaries, generally known as Arabian camels, account for 94% of all camels on the planet....

Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of England and 14 other Commonwealth states.The Queen of England has reigned for the most prolonged period in British history, recently celebrating her 70th year as Queen. During her exceptional reign, she has traveled more than any other royal, making several significant overseas visits.The net worth of the Queen of England is estimated to be around $530 million. She received a large amount of personal money from her father, King George VI....

Most people have a belly button or navel that only seems to gather lint.The belly button serves no special daily function for human beings. It is a feature of pure ornamentation.People form their belly buttons about two weeks after being born. When a baby is inside its mother’s womb, the umbilical cord is responsible for supplying nutrients and food to the fetus and for carrying waste back to the mother. When the baby comes out via the uterus, the placenta and the attached umbilical have no more purpose and are snipped by the doctor....

Have you ever wondered why the rule of law is considered supreme?Laws are the rules that bind all the people together in a civil community. In most countries, the government forms the laws for the welfare of the citizens.Laws govern people’s safety and protect our rights as citizens against abuse from other people, organizations, and the government. Laws uphold every person’s human rights regardless of age, caste, sex, gender, beliefs, or religion and help to protect their safety....

Picking a name for your new baby that’s modern and timeless is a difficult decision.If you’re on the search for a baby name that’s unique and has strong and powerful connections in language and history, this is the list for you!These heroic names are based on popular role models in society, people who changed the world for the better as well as character names from mythology and ancient stories and baby names that have deep hero-related meaning....

Ogres are large humanoid creatures that are strong, a little scary, and around two and a half meters tall.Many myths and fiction written by people around the world talk about ogres. Ogres are often shown to be terrifying creatures and ogre names are guttural, which matches their typical behavior.Ogres can be of many kinds. Sometimes they are blue, and sometimes they are green. You may find ogres in different colors too....

Bucky Barnes, who is also the Winter Soldier, is a popular character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Bucky is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most tragic characters and the one who has been really compelling to watch. He is a good friend of Captain America, Steve Rogers.Sergeant James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes, the best childhood friend of Steve Rogers, is a World War II veteran who was a former officer of the 107th Infantry Regiment....

Would you believe that in ancient China, girls as young as four years old would have their feet tightly bound together to prevent them from growing?Footbinding in China was a common practice for over 1,000 years. It started during the Tang Dynasty and continued until the end of the Qing Dynasty.During this time, it became a status symbol, signifying that one was wealthy and beautiful. Many women bound their feet so that they would be able to match up to the women’s beauty standards of the time....

Pliny the Elder was a Roman natural philosopher, author, and naturalist.He was also an army and naval commander in the Roman empire. He has the distinguished accomplishment of writing the first-ever encyclopedia.He has been termed as a ‘Naturalis Historia Author’ in Latin because of his famous book Natural History. This book has 37 volumes and over a million words. This book is considered one of his best and influential literary works....

Traditional old names, used over 100 -years ago, are increasing in popularity. We probably all have a great aunt “Maude” somewhere in our family tree and it may be a lovely legacy to name your baby after them.Maybe picking a beautiful, delicate flower name like; Lily, Ivy, Iris and Rose or a vintage girl’s name like “Betty,” could be the perfect match for your little bundle of joy. You could even choose a vintage Old Hollywood name for extra glitz and glamour!...