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Christmas holly, prickly holly, evergreen holly, Yule holly, and white holly are all names for the American holly.Many birds are drawn to the vivid crimson berries, particularly thrushes such as blackbirds, fieldfares, redwings, and mistle- and song-thrushes. Because of slightly poisonous chemicals such as saponins, flavonoids, and cyanogenic glycosides, the berries are extremely hard and bitter throughout fall and early winter.Hard frosts break down these compounds as winter progresses, finally rendering the berries edible in late winter and early spring, when hedgerows are otherwise barren....

Directed by Richard Linklater, ‘School Of Rock’ is a 2003 musical comedy film, starring Jack Black, and Joan Cusack, to name a few.Born in August 1969, Jack Black is a musician and the lead guitarist of the hard rock band Tenacious D. He is an all-rounder, who could not only sing, but also is an actor and comedian, while he plays the songs in the movie, he didn’t write them, they were written by Craig Wedren....

It is generally accepted that everybody loves flowers and everybody loves dogs.How about we combine the two for an article full of heartwarming furry joy? Naming your dog after a flower is an great idea as it combines two of the most universally loved things in one!Every dog parent looks for the perfect name for their dog, with many wanting something that is unique and cute. That is where flower names come in, they are such an interesting choice....

Jesse Owens was a famous American track and field athlete who won four gold medals in the Olympics of 1939.Jesse Owens specialized in sprints and the long jump and was known worldwide as one of the best talents in the history of track and field athletes. His heroics in the world of athletics is the stuff of legends.James Cleveland Owens, also known as Jesse Owens, was born on 12 September 1913, in Oakville, Alabama, USA....

When it is Christmas time, how can you not feel the urge to make gingerbread houses, gingerbread men, and make the most of the holiday season?Christmas time is all about spending some quality time with family. But do you know making gingerbread houses during the Christmas holiday season is a tradition that has been practiced for many years?Gingerbread has been seen as a symbol of good luck and good fortune. Not only the gingerbread house, but we can also make anything out of gingerbread, such as gingerbread men during the Christmas holiday season....

The Delhi metro was the second metro railway route to be built in India, after the Kolkata metro.The Delhi metro provides one of the best facilities and technologies as the trains can be operated with very less management from the train operators. The minimal interference of the train operators provides the functionality of the metro that guarantees safety to its passengers.There are multiple DMRC stations stretched over the Delhi metro route....

A tomboy is a girl who displays traits or actions that are typically associated with boys.Wearing masculine clothing and participating in physical games and activities that are considered unfeminine, or the domain of males, are common features. Here is a collection of Tomboy quotes to help you relate with the appropriate words.Tomboy Quotes to Make You Feel GoodTomboys are strong, influential women who may be found anywhere. They all have one trait: confidence....

There is nothing better to make your tastebuds dance than a slice of your favorite cheesecake on a plate, or maybe more than one.There is probably nothing in the world more delicious than a cheesecake. In this article, we will talk about 37 amazing facts that will prove that cheesecake is the most delicious food item in the entire galaxy.A cheesecake is one of the oldest and most sought-after desserts in the world and is made from a very common dairy item known as cheese....

Being a bohemian and practicing bohemianism is all about leading an unorthodox lifestyle that’s often based on artistic pursuits.A bohemian lifestyle can seldom be defined as its meaning tends to change with every person. However, the nomadic people of Bohemia, a region of the Czech Republic, can be named the official Bohemians.Over time the words ‘hippie’, ’nomadic’, and ‘bohemians’ have overlapped in their meanings, and people now tend to use them sporadically as a cultural term rather than as a geographical name....

In the world we live in and the life that we lead, we soon realize that our actions always lead to an event in the future that is a direct result of our past.‘You reap what you sow’ essentially means that the seeds we plant now will eventually be what we sow. This also means that we will not receive any harvest if we don’t put effort into planting the seeds....

If you are a fan of American romantic comedies, or love the concept of a bridesmaid, then you must love the movie ‘Bridesmaids’.The American hit movie ‘Bridesmaids’ revolves around a woman named Annie, played by Kristen Wiig, who is a single woman in her mid-thirties struggling through life. She is taken aback by the sudden marriage of her best friend Lillian and has to put up with being the bridesmaid.Bridesmaids are an excellent support system for the bride....

World of Warcraft (WoW) is a popular online multiplayer role-playing game created for fans across the world.One thing that every fan would like about the game is the random names used for characters from different races. Some names could be really thought-provoking while others are entirely random.Read on for a list of cool WoW names that you would really like. Afterward, also check assassin names and Tinkerbell character names.Cool WoW Guild NamesDo you want a list of names for this role-playing game?...

Are you looking for some aesthetic and inspiring names of different origins to name your little one?Soul names that mean soul are highly preferred by parents who wish their child has a passionate soul and reserved nature. Various names have meanings related to different aspects of spirituality, making them a bright name choice for a daughter.Read on for some interesting names meaning soul.Names Meaning Soul For GirlsOur names are the most important part of our identities....

‘A Course In Miracles’ is a book written by Helen Schucman in the year 1975.The book is meant for self-study purposes. The first section comprises 650 pages from the author, the second section is a 500-page module for students and the last section is a 90-page manual for teachers.It took seven years to write the book as Schucman dictated it to Dr. William Thetford, her supervisor at Columbia University. The book was published by the Foundation for Inner Peace....

Batman and Batwoman are often heard among the teenagers’ group as their superheroes, but along with them is also the Batgirl character who helps Batman in solving crimes.Batgirl is a fictional character, similar to many other superheroines you may have seen or read about in American comic books. DC Comics are American comic books that also have the superhero character of Batman.Batman, from the very beginning, was accompanied by the Batgirl character of Betty Kane in 1961 by Sheldon Moldoff and Bill Finger....

The prehistoric period branches out into three ages: the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages.These periods follow a succeeding sequence patterned with time. Each of these stages explains the evolution of man on a progressing scale.The world has not always been a place hosting civilized beings. Humans had to learn how to accommodate themselves to thrive in liveable conditions. The story of human evolution starts with the stone age. It progresses into the bronze age where the old ways were improved and new ones were discovered....

The Care Bears were originally designed by the artist Elena Kucharik to appear in greetings cards by the company American Greetings.When the cards became hit among the American population, an entire Care Bears franchise was born! They soon became the most lovable toys of the late ’80s.If you are looking for perfect Care Bear names for your characters and stories, or you are simply interested in finding out all of the nostalgic names, then this list will come in handy....

Chamerion angustifolium, a perennial flowering (herbaceous) plant, is part of Onagraceae’s evening primrose family.In North America, it is popularly known as North American fireweed, while in Canada, it is called Great Willowherb. In Ireland and Britain, it is called the Rosebay Willow herb. In traditional terms, it is known as Saint Anthony’s Laurel.It has other synonyms, such as Epilobium angustifolium (Norway) and Chamerion angustifolium. It is a native flowering species in the northern hemisphere....

The diminishing of days is a phenomenon that occurs every year.There is a time in the year when the length of a day starts getting shorter and shorter. We will see in detail how and why this happens.To understand why the days get shorter, we should first understand the phenomenon of seasons. Earth revolves around the sun and rotates around its axis. Earth has a slightly tilted axis for rotation and revolution....

Turtles are cold-blooded creatures who protect their bodies from cold temperatures by digging burrows and staying warm during cold months.Turtles mostly spend their time underwater during the winter season. During the winter season, the metabolism of the body drops to match its surroundings, and thus, they do not require oxygen to breathe, just as they do require air to breathe when on land.As turtles are cold-blooded reptiles, their body temperature is completely dependent on the environment in which they live during cold weather conditions....