Griffins are a race of Immortals. The griffin is hailed as “the king of all creatures,” and it is has the right personality for its title: noble, fearsome, and above all else, protective. It will fight to the death to keep evil and corruption out of its territory. Characteristics 1…
Lake Titicaca has two native fish genera: Orestias, which are called killifishes, and Trichomycterus, a type of catfish. There are two catfish species in the lake and at least 23 species of killifish, though some studies put the number much higher. Lake Titicaca is home to more than 530 aquatic…
As a result, antique ginger jars are a perennial favorite among porcelain collectors. Older examples, or a ginger jar with particularly spectacular color and decoration, can sell for over $40,000; however, a ginger jar can range in price from around $500, making the object an accessible entry point for new…
Not all birds get along, and Lovebirds do not live up to their name. They can be very aggressive towards other birds, and even aggressive to their mate. Female lovebirds are usually much more aggressive and territorial than the males. The males are often gentle and quiet and much less…
Introduction. The pūkeko is probably one of the most recognised native birds in New Zealand with its distinctive colourings and habit of feeding on the ground. Pūkeko is the New Zealand name for the purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). There are many subspecies of purple swamphen. The pūkeko is probably one…
Potatoes will often go green when they’re not stored properly and they’re exposed to light. This is due to formation of chlorophyll (which is found in all green plants), however the green colour is a useful indicator that levels of certain toxins that are harmful to humans, known as glycoalkaloidsglycoalkaloidsGlycoalkaloids…
Today there are no Hanes products made in the USA. Hanes factories are located in El Salvador, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hanes is still headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has many distributions centers in North Carolina as well. Is Hanes Made in the USA? Hanes is a clothing company with…
They can also often be seen touching and nurturing their babies or a mate in a gentle way. Evidence suggests that whales have a complex brain structure for complex function, that they often live in complex societies, that they are capable of experiencing a range of emotions. Scientists compared a…
1- Thin Mints. 2- Caramel deLites/Samoas. 3- Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs. 4- Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich. 5- Lemonades/Lemon-Ups. Girl Scout cookies are treats; they’re not meant to be healthy staples in your diet. “You’re not hitting any nutritional home runs with Girl Scout cookies,” says Samantha Cassetty, a registered dietitian in New…
We’ve all heard of Poison Ivy, but even regular Ivy can be harmful to a dog even though it’s quite pretty. A dog may develop a rash and/or breathing problems if the plant is eaten, but things can become much worse as Ivy can also lead to a coma or…