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Chayote, scientifically called Sechium edule, is a gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) culinary plant.Chayote is a green, pear-shaped vegetable with white interior flesh that has a moderate taste and a similar texture to a cucumber, gourd, or potato. It’s light, sweet, juicy, and crunchy all at the same time.Chayote has many names, also being known as choko, mirliton, pimpinela, and güisquil. This fruit was initially grown in the Mesoamerican region between Honduras and southern Mexico, with Mexico and Guatemala having the maximum genetic diversity....

A deer’s diet varies throughout the year, owing to what is available to them as a natural food supply.To have a healthy diet, a deer must eat different amounts of food at different seasons. Throughout North America, millions of carrots are grown each year.Over time, it has evolved into more than just an edible food for humans; deer have begun feeding on these vegetables, increasing the number of people who grow them....

Carnivorous plants can be found all over the world and are some of the more unique facets of nature.A carnivorous plant usually preys on insects. These carnivorous plants use a range of different tools to attract, trap, and consume an insect.It is easy to look at a carnivorous plant like the Venus flytrap in a mix of wonder and fear. It is after all a plant species that eats insects. Fear not because while carnivorous plants do eat insects and other smaller animals such as frogs or rodents, they are not harmful to humans....

Ever wondered how camels, the ships of the desert, survive in the desert without drinking?It’s not like camels don’t need water. They are living creatures that rely on water. But their body is designed to tolerate the harsh desert conditions.The question is for what length of time could a camel survive? On average, camels are capable of surviving for a period of seven months or around 250 days without water. That’s more than half a year, which is actually incredible to say the least!...

Gorillas fall under the category of herbivorous animals ensconced in tropical forests of equatorial Africa.But that’s something that many already know about gorillas. But who are these silverback gorillas, and can they win a battle against a lion?Did you know, after chimpanzees and bonobos, gorillas are the closest living beings to humans? A gorilla is said to be an infant only until the age of three-and-a-half years, and by the age of eight, they are considered to be adults....

You must have seen a creature on the beach that has a star-shaped body.It is none other than a starfish, also known as a sea star! A starfish is a mysterious creature that has different ways of living its life and a unique way of eating its food.Different species of starfish eat different types of food. Starfish eat a variety of foods such as clams and mussels. They do so by extending their stomach out over their prey, digesting it partially externally....

Chinese culture uses mostly two to three words in a baby name. The first names depict the surname, the last names signify the given name, and if present, the middle names belong to the root generation. The middle names are taken from the oldest member of the family generally. In many parts of Asia like Taiwan, Hong Kong, mainland China, Macau, and Singapore, baby names are decided based on astrological factors such as the date and time of birth, the balance of the five elements, and similar attributes....

Irelia is a beloved character of ‘League Of Legends’.She is a hero who is trained in the ancient dancing arts. Despite being an attacking hero she has a good balance on melee attacks as well as a good defense.Innate is one of her primary attacks while her traditional counters involve spell shields and parries. ‘League Of Legends’ is a multiplayer online game that has garnered a huge fan base all across the globe....

‘As A Man Thinketh’ is a self-help book which was written by James Allen in the year 1903.This book is all about how you can be a better version of yourself. It can also be known as a book on the right application and the power of thought.The title of the book ‘As A Man Thinketh’ is somewhat influenced by the Bible. Verse seven in the Book of Proverbs, chapter 23 says: “As a man thinketh in his heart so is he....

Hedgehogs are small animals that are roughly the same size as hamsters.They have pointy spikes on their back, just like porcupines. These little carnivorous mammals can sometimes be kept as pets as they are low maintenance and usually pose no danger.Hedgehogs might look like little animals, but they have a great sense of smell and can hear their prey from afar. Hedgehogs are excellent diggers and can dig fast for their size, due to their large five-toed paws, while most hedgehogs possess five toes on each paw-some can also be four-toed....

Waterfowl represent game birds that spend most of their lives near water bodies like lakes, rivers, and oceans.Ducks are the most common waterfowl. Ducks are found across the globe in all continents except for Antarctica, in both fresh and saltwater bodies.Ducks are smaller than geese and swans, with shorter necks than other waterfowls. Ducks have webbed feet like most aquatic birds and have three layers of feathers: contour, flight, and down....

Illithids, also known as mind flayers are evil aberrations in the ‘Dungeons And Dragons’ game that are feared by sentient creatures across the multiverse.They are known for their powerful psionic abilities. They are a popular character in the Forgotten Realms setting in the role playing game called ‘Dungeons And Dragons’.Thanks to all the raw power that they have, they are among the most threatening monsters. Their race has no concept of gender, so there are no specific male and female illithid names or male and female mind flayer names....

The term bohemianism is used to describe the practice of an unconventional lifestyle followed by people in pursuit of different things.Although Bohemia is a province in Germany, it is not linked with the term bohemianism. The term was first used to describe the Romani population in France, who were mistakenly thought to have migrated from the province of Bohemia.The bohemian culture usually propagates unique views about everything, from society to politics....

Image © PublicDomainPictures.Do you have a baby on the way and fancy a great, gorgeous name starting with the letter G?People have a number of reasons for wanting their baby’s name to start with a particular letter, which can make it all the more special. Maybe you have other children whose names start with G, and you’d like your next one’s name to follow suit, you have a family baby name tradition, or you just like the sound....

Kids love laughing at silly things.Thinking back on the things that we used to find the most funny in our childhood were the lamest of things. One stupid quote can make a kid laugh all day long.There is nothing more precious to us than our kid’s smile. The smile on their face after hearing something extremely stupid is absolutely priceless and something that we would want to experience every day. It is a child’s innocence that makes them laugh at funny and stupid sayings....

On January 17, 1994, an earthquake erupted at 4:31 a.m. local time across west San Fernando Valley, in Los Angeles, Southern California.Los Angeles residents woke up to a nightmarish wilderness. However, January 17 is the birthday of Martin Luther King and is a declared federal holiday, which helped to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries, because the traffic was light so early in the morning, and most of the non-residential buildings were empty....

Pink is one of the most popular colors; be it strawberry ice cream or pink confetti, you can see pink everywhere around you.If you are one of the individuals who like the color pink, then you must always be looking for different types of pink nicknames. Some of the popular pink name options you may consider are Bubblegum, Pinkerbell, Pink Sniper, Pink Killer, and Pink Berry, among various others.Pink is a very pretty color....

A rainbow baby is a baby who is born after the miscarriage, stillborn or neonatal death of a previous child.It’s a blessing for the parents to have a child. The term ‘rainbow baby’ helps people create awareness about the process of the healing that comes after loss.A child brings happiness to its parents. A sunshine baby is one who was born before a miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or other early loss of a child....

First, take a sip of water and give yourself a temporary escape from reality with some mind-boggling quotes from the OG novel, ‘Stranger In A Strange Land’ by Robert A. Heinlein.This book is a science-fiction masterpiece for all the strange and weird reasons, and the fans are here for it! This book from Robert A. Heinlein first ensures you closely examine your age-old beliefs and assumptions and later opens up your choices in the best possible way....

On February 2, 1948, Ina Rosenberg Garten, an American author, Barefoot Contessa host, and former team member of the Management and Budget department at the White House, was born.Eli Zabar, Anna Pump, and gastronome Martha Stewart serve as Ina Garten’s primary mentors. Her menu items included beef bourguignon in a more straightforward form, pear clafoutis, celery root remoulade, and coeur à la crème.Famous Ina Garten Quotes(Ina Garten is hugely famous for her work and cooking abilities....