Despite thousands of years of gazing at the stars, we’ve never found another planet like Earth. Who would’ve thought looking inward would reveal the Earth is formed like an onion. A Complicated Planet Indeed When discussing the onion-like nature of the Earth, it is important to mention there is some debate as to what …
Fleas have been around for millions of years, sucking the blood of animals and humans. Fleas live on pets, mammals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household and farm goods. In a typical room, 5 percent of the fleas will be found on pets, 10 percent flea cocoons in the carpets, 35 …
Russia is an immensely huge and diverse country. Following are 10 things you should know about this immense country. The largest country in the world, Russia is a conundrum wrapped up in an enigma, which has been shaken, twisted and stirred over the centuries. There are so many contradictions in this immensely huge and …
A good cup of coffee is like fine wine and good quality cigars. There are various different types of coffee beans and these determine the flavors that the blend presents for the coffee connoisseur. Many coffee makers blend a combination of the lower cost Robusta beans with the more expensive Arabica gourmet beans. The …
It is probably common knowledge that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia. The “red” cherries which the sheep ate and become very active were taken home and tasted and what was known as the devil’s fruit become coffee as the world knows it today. However, this is just one of the stories which revolve around …
If you have a back injury or are recovering from back surgery, you know it can be a debilitating experience. Most people don’t know how important their back is until they injure it in some way, and then the simplest chores become painful events. A back brace can help alleviate symptoms from minor back …
For many years I have been very interested in one special musical instrument: the French horn. If you have never heard a French horn, this is an intriguing brass instrument with a mellow tone. They are not small instrument. A normal French horn will have 12 feet of tubing and it is part of …
Here, I focus on a range of items and features that we use in life without giving them a second thought such as Coca-Cola, body muscles and holding ones own breath. Though most of these notes are not fundamentally necessary, they are such that you can use them for a good laugh, at a …
When it comes to celebrations like weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements, garden parties or even if you have to launch a ship, there is only one thing that will fit the occasion, champagne. In fact whatever the event you can bring a sense of significance to any get-together by serving up a chilled bottle of …
Acne is a skin disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Acne occurs when there is an excessive secretion of sebum, a substance from the hair follicles. The excess secretion becomes the target for dust and bacteria to accumulate to later develop into acne. Acne can affect people of all ages and …