What is the difference between fruit and vegetable foods? It sounds like a trick question. Celery is clearly not like an apple or orange. But what about avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes and pumpkins? Many would guess at least one of these is a vegetable. In truth, they are all fruits. In fact, so are grains and nuts,…
High up in the Himalayas of India at an altitude of approximately 16,000 ft., there is a mysterious lake called Roopkund. Roopkund is a shallow lake cut out of the mountains in the glacial rock areas. There is a mystery surrounding Roopkund that has been contemplated by science for the last 71 years. Now, it…
William Shakespeare is generally recognized as one of the greatest and most popular playwrights in history. One of the most asked questions about his career is: How Many Plays Did Shakespeare Write? Well, the short answer is he wrote 38 plays. William Shakespeare’s Writings William Shakespeare wrote most of his plays in the late 16th…
For anyone who has owned a cat, fleas have been an unwelcome visitor. Measuring 1-2 millimeters long, these pests are capable of jumping over one foot in a single bound. While that’s not leaping tall buildings in a single bound like Superman, it’s quite a feat for such a small creature. However, that’s about the…
It’s National Condom Month, and that means taking a moment to pay homage to the rubbers that daily save thousands of couples who aren’t ready from the difficulties of pregnancy and childbirth. The condom is a simple, incredible invention that makes a huge difference in the lives of millions around the globe. Human beings use…
For many people, there is a misconception that pet food is pet food. Some people on a tight budget might purchase dog food for their cats, thinking there is little difference between dog food and cat food. However, there is a reason there are separate foods for dogs and cats. While it won’t kill a…
Cats, while being very popular pets, still display many behaviors that humans find very perplexing. One of the most common yet also odd behaviors of our furry felines involves the act of kneading. This behavior, which consists of cats pushing their paws down onto a soft surface like a baker “kneading” dough (hence the name),…
Do penguins have feathers? Yes, penguins do have feathers. In fact, despite their flightless status, they probably have more feathers than other most other types of birds, though their feathers have been adapted for their unique habitat.. Description of a Penguin’s Feathers A penguin’s feathers are shiny, small, uniform and overlapping. They create a “coat”…
The cockroach-esque Cimex lectularius leaves the detritus of the parasite’s life: eggs, fecal stains, shed shells—the telltale scent of coriander when a horde of them is disturbed. Pinhead-sized, rust-colored and flat, the common bed bug fattens up like a swollen apple seed once it’s feasted on your blood supply for just a few minutes. Each…
Speech pathologists specialize in working with patients who have problems with speech or language as a result of stroke, brain injury, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, a cleft palate, or emotional trauma. Also commonly referred to as speech therapists, speech pathologists are responsible for utilizing their medical expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and preventing…