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Moths and butterflies are often confused to be the same species, but they are not the same and differ from each other.You must have spotted beautiful butterflies in your backyard or small garden area. Have you ever gone through a detailed observation of whether they are moths or butterflies?Moths are a paraphyletic group of small insects that are often confused as being butterflies. Moths belong to the order of Lepidoptera and are nocturnal flying insects, unlike most butterflies....

Element 66 or Dy (Dysprosium) is a rare earth element.Dysprosium is found in the Earth’s crust at a concentration of seven parts per million. This makes dysprosium one of the least abundant elements on Earth.Compared to the other elements in the group, dysprosium is commonly found. In 1794, dysprosium oxide was discovered in a mineral sample from Bastnäs, Sweden. Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran, a French chemist, first discovered dysprosium. Dysprosium was isolated in a similar manner to the other rare Earth metals....

Did you know that the common, or the Chinese mulberry, trees were brought from China and introduced to North America?The mulberry trees were initially introduced as the silkworm industry’s consumable, this is what made them so special. The red mulberry tree, on the other hand, is native to North America.Among the several types of mulberry trees, the fruitless mulberry tree is one. Other types include red mulberry and black mulberry. The black mulberry is the tiniest of the species, while the red mulberry can grow to be quite big....

In this article about one of the most domesticated animals in the world, we will discover some fascinating facts.Typically, one may not be unfamiliar with the term ‘cow’. We even start learning alphabets by memorizing the alphabet C for a cow.So what makes a cow such a familiar animal to us, or what makes a cow such a sought-after animal around the world? Did you know that the term ‘cow’ refers to female cattle?...

Turtles are interesting creatures that have unique sleeping habits.Sleeping habits of turtles are variable and greatly rely upon their surroundings. Some species of turtles sleep on land, while some sleep and even hibernate underwater!Generally, turtles sleep at night for four to six hours and choose a place that they feel the safest in. Turtles are also known to sleep during the daytime and can sleep for long periods when it is the season for hibernation....

Ponytail hairstyles are the most popular of all.A ponytail hairstyle is when all of the hair on the head is pulled away from the face, gathered, and secured using a hair tie or clip at the back of the head. This style may even be dated back to ancient Greece.This style was known in Europe in the second part of the 18th century as ‘queue’, the French word for ’tail’. Those who wear their hair in a tight ponytail are more likely to get traction alopecia, a kind of hair loss....

Some areas are neither totally dry nor totally wet.Those are swamps. A type of wetland, swamps can be found across all continents except Antarctica.Swamps vary in size. Some will be the size of potholes and some will be the size of expansive swamps spanning across countries. Two kinds of swamps are available in the world- fresh water and saltwater. These ecologically-rich wetlands are often identified by the dominant tree species found growing in the area....

Kobolds are a fictional species of humanoids in D&D, based on ancient mythological German origin.Kobolds have many despicable traits like aggressiveness. These fictional characters are quite famous in the universe of D&D.Kobolds have gone through a rapid change in anatomical structures across the game. Starting off as goblinoids they were later identified as reptilian humanoids. They live in tribes and have dragon-like scales and jaws that make them look like crocodiles....

Have you ever seen a skunk? Maybe or maybe not, but you definitely must have smelled one.A skunk’s smell is hard to ignore and not at all difficult to recognize. These mammalian species are said to have a pungent smell released through the base of their tail when they are threatened.Well, if you are lucky enough, you might get a warning before they eject their smelly spray through their glands right at your eyes!...

A newborn is the best new addition to a family and the happiest time of your life as a parent.Babies represent hope and the promise of a better future. Welcoming a baby to your home calls for a grand celebration with your friends and family.But giving birth to a baby is scary and daunting. You’ll be robbed of your sleep and will not get time to do anything apart from caring for your child....

Grandparents are truly special and very important in our lives.For unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, and life lessons, grandchildren often turn to their grandparents. The lives of little children are undoubtedly shaped by their wonderful grandparents as role models.From helping a child get into mischief to spoiling them with lots of love and care, grandparents are simply the best, so you can’t find many better quotes than these grandparents quotes!...

The kind people of Wales are a delight to know for their incredible culture, history, geography, food, names, and more.They are also known to possess some of the unique names and surnames in the world. These names have mysterious and exquisite meanings of their own.Wales is a gorgeous nation that comprises of magnificent mountains and stunning landscapes. One can immerse themselves in the rich cultural background that the nation boasts of....

Grimm Brothers hailed from Germany and were academics, philologists, cultural researchers, lexicographers, and authors who garnered interest in collecting and publishing folklore.Contemporaries of the 19th century, the Brothers Grimm were the best storytellers who brought popular folk tales and stories such as ‘Cinderella’, ‘The Frog Prince’, ‘Hansel and Gretel’, ‘Rapunzel’, ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Snow White’. They kicked off their literary life with the publication of ‘Children’s and Household Tales’ in 1812....

Pugs can single-handedly take over the world.With that uber-cute face, ultra adorable eyes, and the sassiest personalities, it is next to impossible not to say yes to a pug face. The creases on their foreheads almost make them look like they are plotting for world domination.It’s only ironic that one of the most common full forms of the word “pug” happens to be “Pick Up Guru”, which is ideal because, with the mind-controlling tricks up their sleeves and hypnotic eyes, they can entice their owners into giving them everything they want....

Robert Francis Kennedy was one of America’s brightest politicians, born on 20 November 1925.Occasionally called by the nickname Bobby Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy was a lawyer and noted politician in the United States. He was assassinated on 6 June 1968.From January 1965, Robert Kennedy served as a United States Senator. He was also the 64th United States Attorney General. He was a member of the Democratic Party and has produced many inspiring Robert Kennedy quotes....

Imagine living a life without music; how monotonous would that be?Music is the greatest companion in our day-to-day lives. People and places come and go, but our playlist remains constant.Happy or sad, we have music to soothe our souls. It is due to this utmost significance of music that the music artists of this era have achieved great success and immense respect.In an otherwise competitive world, the magic created by these music artists is a happy recourse for plenty of us....

‘A Star is Born’ is an American musical drama film released in the year 2018.It is a romantic movie directed and produced by Bradley Cooper. It was also his directional debut film.‘A Star Is Born’ is an adaptation of the 1954 and 1976 movies with the name. It is one of the best movies out there. The 1954 film starred James Mason and Judy Garland, while the 1976 movie starred Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand....

The Battle of Trenton was a small battle near the Delaware River fought by the continental army in New Jersey.Though it was small, it was very much a revolutionary battle. It significantly impacted the American Continental Army in a series of revolutionary wars.It was fought on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey. Trenton is the capital state of New Jersey. The Hessian army had control over the area....

Released in the year 1988 and directed by Ron Howard, ‘Willow’’s mystical theme and characters made it an obvious choice for an audience seeking a little fantasy for their entertainment.Starring Warwick Davis as Willow Ufgood, Val Kilmer as Madmartigan and Joanne Whalley as Sorsha, ‘Willow’ is a story about their adventure trying to keep an unknown baby safe. The story is written by the famous George Lucas of ‘Star Wars’ fame....

Hurricane Frances was a major Atlantic hurricane that formed in the hurricane season of 2004 and created havoc on the Florida Coast.It was the third major hurricane and the second most intense tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Frances was also the sixth tropical storm of the season and the fourth hurricane to be named.Florida, nicknamed the Sunshine State, was called the Plywood State by many after it was affected by four hurricanes in a matter of six weeks....