Gondwana was half of the Pangaea supercontinent, along with a northern supercontinent known as Laurasia. Pangea, the most recent supercontinent, attained its condition of maximum packing at ~250 Ma. At this time, it consisted of a northern part, Laurasia, and a southern part, Gondwana. Gondwana contained the southern continents—South America,…
Duralast is a good battery for any kind of vehicle, and it’s been used in a range of cars from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and Mercedes for years. One of the reasons Duralast is such a good battery is because it has more power than other batteries on the…
Many people choose not to eat eggs for health reasons. All eggs, regardless of their origin, are high in fat and cholesterol and don’t contain any fiber. In many studies, researchers have found that higher levels of cholesterol are linked to a greater risk of having a heart attack. “Cruelty-free”…
The iodide ion is a very good nucleophile that is only a weak base. Iodide is often a better nucleophile than ethoxide, but is a weak enough base to be a good leaving group. A leaving group is a nucleophile acting in reverse; it accepts a lone pair as the…
Overall, natural flavors don’t appear to be any healthier than artificial flavors. Despite their “natural” origins, natural flavors are very similar to artificial flavors. Artificial flavors may even have some advantages. So, are natural flavors actually bad for you? The short answer is- not really. The truth is, foods with…
Henri de Rivel saddles and leather goods are not built on a massive assembly line like other saddles and horse tack. With a focus on state-of-the-art quality, honest value and selection of the finest materials, HDR’s riding equipment is expertly created with unmatched craftsmanship and attention to detail. Being classically…
These days, Romain and Joanna are no longer together. They originally joined RHOM during the second season as an engaged couple and got married after the show’s third season finished filming. But after less than four years of marriage, they got divorced. Zago is reportedly divorcing his wife of a…
Are They Toxic? If you happen to see a spider cricket, don’t freak out! Even if they are creepy looking, they’re harmless—and a vital part of the ecosystem, too. If they’re in your home, dry up moisture, and they should go back outside where they belong. You can kill them…
Eumetazoa is a group of multicellular animals excluding both sponges and placozoans. The current understanding of evolutionary relationships between animal, or Metazoa, phyla begins with the distinction between “true” animals with true differentiated tissues, called Eumetazoa, and animal phyla that do not have true differentiated tissues (such as the sponges),…
Pain in dairy cows can be difficult to assess. Unlike most people, cows cannot express how they feel. The same is true for babies, yet it is accepted that they experience pain. Calves are affected by the emotional pain of separation from their mother and the physical pain of dehorning.…