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‘The Kite Runner’ is the first novel published in 2003 by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini.Even though the story depicted in the book is not true, the plot’s cultural and historical backdrop is accurate to a large extent. Through his poignant use of words, Khaled Hosseini has weaved magic into the book right from chapter one, and each and every character, be it Amir, Hassan, Rahim Khan, or Baba, leaves a lasting impact on the reader’s mind....

Complex and large dolphin brains have developed and evolved over many generations.Dolphins have a long lifespan with stable communities. These creative mammals display complex emotions like grief, happiness, and sadness.Dolphin intelligence, commonly known as cetacean intelligence, is the cognitive ability of mammals of Cetacea infraorder of the animal kingdom. Dolphins are aquatic mammals of the extant families Iniidae, Platanistidae, Pontoporiidae, and Delphinidae, with Lipotidae as an extinct family. There are currently 40 dolphin species named dolphins....

The Red River is incredibly fun to travel through when visiting Louisiana.Yes, we have indeed grown to hear that water has no color, but we have gathered some amazing facts about the less-known Red River. It is a great place to visit when you want to go on a vacation or have a wonderful experience with your friends and family.However, people may be confused whenever they think about swimming in the very beautiful Red River....

A dream catcher is considered sacred to Native American culture.It consists of a willow hoop that has a net or web woven on it, with feathers and beads hanging from it. They were originally hung over cradles of babies and symbolize protection.To Native Americans, they served the purpose of ‘catching dreams’. Dream catchers are of Ojibwe origin and are meant to protect children from nightmares. Dreams are believed to enter the dream catchers where bad dreams get caught in the tangled web of the dream catchers....

When it comes to baby girl names, names featuring AC or CA are extremely popular.Parents are always looking for baby girl names that reflect the true personality of the baby. This is the reason why you must compare different name options before shortlisting one option.Here are some of the most popular baby girl names for you to choose from.Cute Girl Names That Start With ACWhen your baby girl is cuteness overloaded, then her name should definitely justify her cuteness level....

Cookies are famous chewy and crunchy snacks and the best accompanist to hot beverages.Cookies are everybody’s favorite sweet treat. Whether it’s Peppa pig or the Cookie Monster, no one can say no to this delicious goodness.Cookies come in different shapes, flavors, and sizes. There are six different types of cookies, molded cookies, drop cookies, pressed cookies, refrigerator cookies, and rolled cookies. All these cookies are delicious and unique in their own way....

Every country has its own traditional culture for breakfast, which is an important meal.Breakfast is tempting, after all, it is the first meal of the day. Popular and fancy name suggestions for breakfast foods are often found on restaurant menus.Delicious breakfast foods require delightful names at a restaurant. The name of the breakfast food will reflect how tempting the dish is. It is significant to name your breakfast food rightly with a strong meaning....

Sometimes in life we face challenges and difficulties that may seem insurmountable.We need to learn to overcome obstacles that appear in our journey. Overcoming obstacles is important because an ability to overcome obstacles allows us to move forward in life, and not be held back by the challenges that we face.The ability to overcome obstacles is called resilience. People who can stay strong and face every difficulty head-on and don’t give up easily are hugely resilient....

Turtles have been always fascinating pets to own and caring for these beautiful is a task for beginners.Aquatic as well as semi-aquatic turtles are very popular pets all over the world, among which the red-eared slider is the most popular. When people get their first aquatic turtle pet, they don’t realize how big the pet actually gets, and so will require a fairly large enclosure.If cared for properly, an aquatic turtle can enjoy a long life in an aquarium....

There are many flightless birds in the world, and you might have seen quite a few of them in real life.Flightless birds were once ordinary birds that lost the ability to fly through evolution. There are currently over 60 species of birds that have lost the ability to fly, including ostriches, rheas, emu, kiwi, and penguins.While the Common Ostrich is the largest bird known to be flightless, smaller ones like domestic chickens and domestic ducks are considered flightless birds....

The creature Bogle is a creature much like a Bogeyman or Goblin, and is someone who instills fear.The creature Bogle is also known by other names like Bogill or Boggart. The local people of certain regions believed that this folklore ghost does not harm but simply exists.Although nobody ever saw this creature, there are many live examples of people witnessing something similar to the possible mischief of Bogles. Many years ago, there were once two neighbors who felt disturbances that may be because of Boggles....

Ecuador is a fascinating cultural country with a wide range of delectable cuisines.A popular dish in Ecuador is the ‘Llapingachos’. These are potato patties with stuffed cheese.The famous country of Ecuador, which is located in the continent of South America, is highly famous for its multi-variety culture and tradition. Unlike other countries in South America, Ecuador follows the typical meal structure. This typical meal would include a three-course set. The first one is the soup which is termed Sopa in Ecuador....

Guppies are one of the most popular fish that come in a huge variety of body colors and tail patterns.The origin of the guppies is South America, but now they are present all over the world. They belong to the Poeciliidae family and are capable to adapt themselves to changing environments.The guppy fish varies in body size, and are live-bearing. Their scientific name is Poecilia reticulata. They are omnivores and their diet includes insect larvae and benthic algae, along with several other types of insects and plant-based food....

Initially, upon discovery, the large size of Ganymede made the discoverers name it Jupiter three.However, this name was short-lived as a German astronomer recommended changing the name to Ganymede. The name came from Troy, as it belongs to a prince who was captured and taken to Olympus, the palace of Greek gods.Zeus appointed the prince as a helper, cup-bearer for the royal court. Because of its size, it was first thought to be a planet, but later, scientists and astronomers classified it as the moon of planet Jupiter....

Great Pyrenees dogs, though very loving and caring towards their family members, tend to behave a bit untowardly towards strangers.They make an amazing family pet owing to their large size and protective nature, which has been passed on from their guard dog ancestors. However, not training them properly can lead to you having a stubborn, aggressive pet on your hands!Training these dogs as puppies is critical, as it decides what type of adult they will grow up to be....

The Combat of Okinawa is often regarded as a significant battle in World War Two.The Americans were planning Operation Downfall, an assault on Japan’s four major islands. The Japanese forces surrendered following the detonation of the atomic bombs by the United States in August 1945 and the Soviet Union declared war on Japan.The Battle of Okinawa map registered a major battle after the battle at Iwo Jima in World War II....

Back in the days when not much was known about infections and pathogens, Louis Pasteur, a chemist and microbiologist from France, uncovered a lot about the germ theory.Now there are medicines for almost all types of infections. Louis Pasteur was a scientist who had a crucial role to play in pioneering modern medicine and the treatment of infections.Before Pasteur’s work in infectious diseases, there were so many theories around infections. Some thought that these were mainly due to bad blood....

The fight for women’s rights is an issue that has been going on for a long time.Women wonder why they can’t do the same things men do. But in recent years, women have become increasingly aware of their worth and power.The fight has been a long one spanning decades, but it continues today with issues ranging from sexual harassment to domestic violence to equal pay. Women’s rights is an issue that has seen traction over the years and that affects many different cultures around the world, but what exactly do we mean when we talk about women’s rights?...

You may have seen the ancient Egyptian symbol of a snake eating its own tail.But, did you know that eating their own tails could be fatal to your pet snake? If your snake starts to look stressed, make sure that it is eating well, because, before you know it, it may start eating its own tail!As much as ancient folklore may glorify this odd eating habit among snakes, it is not a natural animal behavior and should be cause for concern....

Over the years, candle wax has been developed from a variety of oils, fats, and wax-like substances.These substances are said to be derived from plants (such as palm), oil, insects, animals, petroleum, and rocks. Wax is also used to make a variety of things like food, cosmetics, crayons, polishes, chewing gum, coatings, and many more!Candle wax is a byproduct of the chemical refining process of crude oil and is usually a yellow color in its natural form....