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With so many options available on the internet, choosing the right name might seem to be a hard task.Traditional names from Colombia have become widely popular in Hispanic America. You can choose a common Hispanic name or a name inspired by famous Colombian people.Most Colombians speak Spanish, so they have a large Hispanic population. There is an interesting backstory of names in Colombia. They have names coming from different origins like Greek, Italian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Latin, German, and Spanish....

Spiders, in most cases, are considered eight-legged freaks and feared by most worldwide.Known as Araneae in scientific terminology, spiders have eight eyes, multiple legs and some can be as big as your hand. There are many types of dangerous spiders: some can paralyze you, or poison you with just one bite.However, in most cases, spiders are harmless and considered worthy pets, especially tarantulas. Tiny spiders are, however, high maintenance. If you think spiders make good pets and are looking for some quirky names for your eight-eyed friend, here’s a list of names for pet spiders to help you get started....

An insectivore is an animal or a plant that feeds on insects.At one time in the history of science, many insectivorous mammals were placed into a single order called Insectivora.However, this order was abandoned as quickly as it was established, since scientists discovered that these mammals that consumed insects were not closely related. Insects are as important as animals and birds. Just because they are tiny beings doesn’t mean that they are irrelevant....

Animals can be categorized as amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.So, what do animals need to survive? In order to survive, animals need air, food, water, a refuge from extreme climates and predators, and an area to raise their young.A loss of any of those essential necessities proves unfavorable to any animal’s survival. It also affects the growth and development of species in their natural environment. A habitat should meet all of the environmental conditions which an organism needs to survive....

The animated film ‘Madagascar’ comes to mind when you hear the term Madagascar, and when you hear the word lemurs, King Julien, the humorous tritagonist of that film and the King of Lemurs of Madagascar definitely comes to mind.Madagascar and its two sequels, ‘Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa’ and ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’, as well as the television series, ‘The Penguins of Madagascar’, feature lemurs. Lemurs are a unique species of primates native to Madagascar, an island off the east African coast....

Raccoons are wild animals.Lately, due to the scarcity of fruit trees in forests, they have shifted closer to humans. You can see raccoons rob your garden if you live close to a forest area.It is very interesting to know that raccoons have common ancestors with bears. Wild raccoons prefer to stay in deep forests close to waterways. Wild raccoon loves to eat a wide range of food. Raccoons are noted to be omnivores, so they eat fruits, nuts, seeds, eggs, frogs, insects, and crayfish....

With all birds chirping at night, it sounds like they’re having a party and we would want to get on board too!Suddenly, the sound of singing birds fills your ears. It’s not just one or two birds, but it sounds as if a hundred chirps and trills have been combined!The early morning chirps of birds are a familiar sound to many, and it’s no surprise since these creatures have been around for more than 300 million years....

Madness is often also described as craziness.Being mad does not just mean being angry. In other words, madness also means that you are trying to stay sane by being a little insane.When someone is not acting or following the normal societal norms, they are often regarded as crazy. When a person acts somewhat crazy, we often call them mad. Some would argue that we are all a bit mad really, such as Voltaire, who said “Optimism is the madness of insisting that all is well when we are miserable....

The self-help books, ‘The Secret’ series is written by Rhonda Byrne.The first of the books, ‘The Secret’ was first published in 2006. All of the books are about the law of attraction.The Law of attraction is a concept which says whatever you think or imagine, you attract. It says that our mind is our greatest asset. If we think positive things, positive things will happen in our lives and vice versa....

The state of Delaware gets its name from the Delaware River, which surrounds it.The Delaware River gets its name from an English nobleman. Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, was Virginia’s first colonial governor.The capital city of Delaware is Dover. There are three counties in Delaware: Sussex County, Kent County, and New Castle County. Delaware was also occupied by the Native Indians before the Dutch colonized that area. Delaware was among the thirteen colonies that took part in the American revolution....

Helen Adams Keller was an American-born political activist, author, lecturer, and disability rights advocate who became blind and deaf at a very young age.Helen Adams Keller was born on June 27, 1880, to Arthur Henley Keller and Catherine Everett Keller in Tuscumbia, Northwest Alabama. She lived with her family along with four of her other siblings but out of the four, two of them were half brothers as they were from her father’s earlier marriage....

Denver city is the capital of Colorado.Denver city is considered to be the most populous city. Also, known as the Mile High city, the city of Denver has great mountain views.Denver was given the name Mile High City since it has an altitude of exactly 5,280 ft (1 m). Hundreds of tourists from different corners of the world visit this amazing place that is known for its food, culture, and entertainment....

Do you know of any river in which fish swim along with gold?The Fraser River in Canada is one such majestic river. Best known for having a unique variety of fish in its waters, like the white sturgeon, steelhead trout, and all five species of the Pacific salmon: chinook, coho, chum, pink, and sockeye salmon, the Fraser River also witnessed a gold rush in 1858 for the gold deposits found in its river system at that time....

Poison Ivy is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics.She first appeared in Batman comics. Since then, she has played the role of Batman’s one of the love interests sometimes.She has worked against Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, and Robin in Gotham City and worked with Harley Quinn and Catwoman at times. She has been one the love interests of Harley Quinn, too. Her real name is Pamela Isley and many actresses have played the role over the years....

‘Where The Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak is regarded as one of the best picture books for children.The book ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ follows the journey of little Max as he makes his way through an imaginary land of Wild Things as he becomes their king and goes on all sorts of adventures. Here are some of the best ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ quotes.The book was critically acclaimed and has sold 20 million copies worldwide in 32 languages....

Arizona is the 48th and last state to be admitted as a constituent state in the United States.The state of Arizona is located in the western and southwestern parts of the United States. Utah to the north, Colorado to the northeast, and New Mexico to the east, Arizona is surrounded by mountainous sub-regions.The state was originally part of Mexico and Spanish territories, Arizona achieved its statehood on 14 February, 1912. With its rich historical and cultural diversity, Arizona was home to one of North America’s oldest human occupations....

People are always on the lookout for better games, which involve warriors and fantastical items which many might love.The influx of new games every month has most likely resulted in higher expectations for games. ‘Skyrim’ had the advantage of being the fifth main installment in the favorite world of ‘Elder Scrolls’ which people love.Skyrim is a place of the Nords, which is situated to the north of Tamriel between Morrowing and High Rock in the ‘Elder Scrolls’ universe....

Casimir Pulaski came from Poland to battle in the American Revolution and is one of only seven individuals to be awarded honorary citizenship in the United States.In 1745, he was born as an aristocrat in Warsaw. As a liberation warrior in Poland, he initially led soldiers into battle.Pulaski began his war for national freedom in Poland against the Russian Empire before embarking on a second continent with the same goal. Despite his small stature of somewhere between 5....

Do you know what agate is?Agate is a type of gemstone that comes in many different colors. It is often used in jewelry and different decorative items like other stones.We will look at some really cool agate facts for kids! We will cover everything from where agates are found to their history and use. So, if you want to learn more about these gemstones, keep reading!Facts About AgateAgates are found all over the world and agate deposits have been found in nearly every continent!...

The Indigenous tribe living in the Yosemite valley were called Yosemites by other tribes as they lived in an area where grizzly bears were prevalent. The Yosemites were skilled at killing these bears.The United States holds the honor of establishing the first national park globally. There are around 63 national parks in the United States, which are protected areas operated by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior....