Have you heard about Brahma chickens, the breed known for having large feathers from their bodies down to their feet? This article will cover the basic history and details of… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Carrie Woodward
Carrie is a writer and fan of all types of plants and animals. Her apartment is home to more than dozen different houseplants and she aspires to adopt more in the near future. You can find Carrie taking long walks or reading a book under the trees in the park.
You may have heard that carnations are among the most popular flowers in the world. You may have also heard that each of their colors is said to carry special… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Key Points: Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park hosts the most remote location in the continental U.S. Established on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone is not only the first U.S. national park but… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
After cold, dreary winters, the true vibrancy and color of communities across Canada come to life. That makes summer a great time to enjoy the best of Canadian culture, nature,… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
What Are Wahoos? Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) are fish in the family Scombirdae and are relatives of the better-known mackerel. Wahoos tend to swim in tropical and subtropical waters around the… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Solutes vs Solvents: What is a Solute? A solute is an atom, molecule, or particle, a substance, that is distributed in a solvent. There will always be less solute than… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
The Union Jack is among the world’s most recognizable symbols. Throughout history and into the present day, it has been used in dozens of different flag designs. These indicate a… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Key Points The hottest temperature ever recorded in Pennsylvania was in Phoenixville, a community about 28 miles outside of Philadelphia. In general, the hottest place in Pennsylvania is where the… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Key Points: Lake Murray covers 5,900 surface acres with an impressive shoreline stretching for 650 miles. Reaching depths of over 100 feet, Lake Murray offers considerable depth in certain areas.… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Starting all the way back in 1957, children and their families met the iconic character known as “the Grinch.” This main character in Dr. Seuss’ children’s book How the Grinch… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Rattlesnakes are pit vipers that reserve in North America, South America, and Central America. They are extremely venomous. Get too close, and you might hear the rattlesnake’s warning: the shaking… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Key Points The hottest temperature ever recorded in South Carolina was at the University of South Carolina (USC) Columbia, in Richland County, the second-largest county in the state by population… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
Tennessee has two official state fish: the smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) and the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). About the Smallmouth Bass The smallmouth bass is the official sport fish of… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 10 months ago
The Clark Fork River is a river that stretches across western Montana and a small part of northern Idaho. In total, it flows north and north-west for 360 miles, until… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
About Lake Michigan The huge, powerful, and beautiful Lake Michigan is one of the Great Lakes. Located in North America, Lake Michigan is unique as the only Great Lake that… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
About Lake Erie The stunning and huge Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes. This places it on the list alongside Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and Lake… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
A pet mouse could cost you anywhere from $5 to $10 depending on breed and where you buy it from. If you want a small, sociable pet, a mouse might… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Key Points: Gulf Shores Beach was named the most dangerous beach in Alabama because of the frequency of surfing fatalities, hurricanes, and a lack of lifeguards on public beaches. Despite… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
The hottest place in Utah, by record temperature, is St. George, a community in southwestern Utah. The hottest day on Utah's record was in St. George, reaching a scorching 117… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Key Points The hottest temperature in Michigan ever recorded was in Mio, a small community in Oscoda County in Northern Michigan. The hottest day on record reached 112 degrees Fahrenheit… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
About the Great Salt Lake The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere and the largest salt lake west of the Mississippi River by surface… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Like every other state, Idaho has chosen an assortment of emblems to represent the state on a national and global stage. States often choose emblems as examples of what makes… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Delaware's official state animals contain several uncommon species. Every state chooses emblems as symbols of the state. These signify some of the characteristics that make the state particularly unique or… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Here are the 8 fastest-growing counties and cities that are located in North Carolina. For years, people have been flocking to North Carolina from other parts of the country, especially… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
The Belmont Stakes annual race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses is held at Belmont Park in Elmont on Long Island, New York. This race is the third and oldest race in… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
There are 110 natural lakes in Ohio, which together cover a surface area of 4,658 acres. Of Ohio’s 88 counties, 21 counties have natural lakes. Including public and private lakes,… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Despite being the smallest state in the United States, Rhode Island has beautiful public and private land to enjoy. This article covers the people and agencies that own the largest… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
About Lake Havasu Though the size of Lake Havasu is small, it is a desert gem! Beautiful Lake Havasu is a water reservoir located in western Arizona. The reservoir itself… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Missouri was 118 degrees Fahrenheit. The state saw this scorching temperature on July 14, 1954 in two towns. Both Warsaw, Missouri, and Union, Missouri… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
The official Alaska state fish is the king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), also known as Chinook salmon. This species is native to the North Pacific Ocean and is the largest species… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Key Points The tallest tree in New York City stands at 134 feet tall and is at least 360 years old. The tree is a tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) and… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Key Points The oldest continuously-inhabited town established by European arrivals in what is now the United States is St. Augustine in Florida. Arkansas Post is considered the oldest European settlement… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Key Points Louisiana’s ocean coastline is off the Gulf of Mexico. There are numerous marine species that inhabit the Gulf of Mexico’s waters, including many species of sharks, jellyfish, stingrays,… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Spaying and neutering cats is a common practice and an important step for any cat owner to take. The procedure is a vital part of controlling the animal population, reducing… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
When you have a person organizing or instructing others in an area outside of their expertise, you may hear someone describe the situation as “the blind leading the blind.” This… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
With summer getting closer, it is time to prepare for Wisconsin’s summer residents to emerge. Each year, several different ant types come out to enjoy summer in the warm and… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
Starting in 1969, four teenagers and their faithful furry friend entered the scene in their flower power-decorated van called the Mystery Machine. In the original animated series Scooby-Doo, Where Are… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 11 months ago
The 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama stars Reese Witherspoon as Melanie Carmichael, a popular clothing designer on the New York City fashion scene. When Melanie gets engaged, she is forced… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Key Points: Point Arena has been a significant landmark for traders since the 1500s and even earlier, serving as a crucial navigational site. Regrettably, the devastating San Francisco earthquake of… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
The Colorado River is a significant and vitally-important waterway in the western part of North America. This long, flowing river travels 1,450 miles through 11 different national parks and monuments.… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
The world is full of vibrant flowers blooming across the planet in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. There are a multitude of flowers that start with the letter… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Michigan Bamboo does not grow natively in Michigan. Many aspects of the state’s climate make it an inhospitable place for bamboo plants to grow. Bamboo,… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Key Points: The Tybee Island Lighthouse is the fourth lighthouse built on its site on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia on the Atlantic coast. The tower was rebuilt… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Massachusetts Bamboo is not native to Massachusetts, however, there are a few bamboo species that can grow in this New England state, despite the colder… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in South Carolina Although you would not find bamboo growing natively in South Carolina, this southern coastal state can provide a thriving climate for bamboo to… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Hawaii Although bamboo is not native to Hawaii, unlike states in the continental U.S., bamboo has grown in Hawaii for a very long time. History… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Nevada Bamboo is not native to Nevada, but there are parts of this southwestern state where you may find bamboo growing in certain conditions. This… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Nebraska Bamboo is not native to Nebraska but there are species that can grow in parts of the state. However, Nebraska’s Hardiness Zones range from… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Washington To help you discover whether you should try growing bamboo in Washington, this article reviews some of the challenges of growing bamboo in this… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 12 months ago
Where to Find Bamboo in Indiana Although bamboo is not native to Indiana and is a tropical plant most often associated with countries in Asia, some species of bamboo can… Read More
By Carrie Woodward 1 year ago
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