South Carolina was the eighth state to join the Union and the first to secede from it at the start of the Civil War. This state isn’t very large, at… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 day ago
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Reptiles range in size from the minuscule Brookesia nana chameleon at 0.87 inch long to Lolong the crocodile, who was 22 feet long and still wasn’t the largest crocodile that… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 days ago
Delaware’s a small state, and only contains zones 7a and 7b. This means the lowest average temperature is 0 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit depending on whether you’re in the southern… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 days ago
Unlike dogs, cat breeds don’t come in multiple sizes and shapes. It’s as if the cat refused to give up its basic body type for the amusement of mere humans.… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 5 days ago
Of all the 350 species of hummingbirds found in North America, the only one you'll find in Pennsylvania is the ruby-throated hummingbird. This tiny and beautiful bird comes east to… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 weeks ago
The beauty of the many types of lilies has enthralled human beings for millennia. In the language of flowers, the white lily means sweetness and purity. Orange lilies mean warmth,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 weeks ago
Caterpillars have always fascinated people. How do these lowly, wormlike creatures, whose sole purpose is to eat and grow fat, transform into beautiful butterflies and moths? Even now, scientists don’t… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
It’s not the northern snakehead’s fault that it has become a pest and a terror in the Lower Susquehanna River. This one-of-a-kind fish is native to rivers that drain into… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
Sitting above the Gulf of Mexico and rich with swamps and bayous, Louisiana is a land of water. Indeed, much of the state is under sea level, for good or… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
1. Bark, Leaves and Seeds The magnificent sequoia, (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and mountain ash tree (Eucalyptus regnans), are two of the tallest trees on earth. The giant sequoia is one of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
The United States Department of Agriculture has divided the country into hardiness zones, which help gardeners determine which plants are the best ones for their climate. There are 13 zones,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
There are about 500 species of oak trees and every one produces an acorn, which is simply a nut. This nut contains one or two seeds in a shell that’s… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
Lots of people know the adage, “Leaves of three, let it be." Of course, it’s not that simple. There are lots of plants with groupings of three leaflets that are… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 weeks ago
The following animals have eight letters in their name, at least in modern languages. Read on for more information about these eight-letter animals. 1. Mackerel The king mackerel makes a… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
Part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Mountains feature some of the tallest and most beautiful mountains in North America. Time has made these old mountains a little less… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
You’ll find Lake St. Clair right between Ontario and Michigan. It is actually one of the Great Lakes, though at 430 square miles, it’s a fraction of the size of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods and seen a vine with startling red flowers? Whether it’s a honeysuckle, a trumpet vine, or a morning glory, these… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
Many trees are native to the state of Missouri. They thrive in the state’s fertile soil, good amount of rainfall, and hardiness zones. These zones range from Zone 5b in… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
There are so many incredible dinosaurs whose name starts with P that you could write volumes about them. The following is just a sampling, from the earliest dinosaurs to those… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
Cilantro is a delightful culinary addition to Hispanic cuisine. Of course, the percentage of the population that says it tastes like soap would disagree. In any case, every part of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
Animal names range from the short and sweet "ox" to the famously long "humuhumunukunukuapua'a" (a Hawaiian fish). However, the great majority of animal names fall somewhere in the middle. Here… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 1 month ago
In 1921, fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel launched her first perfume, which was compounded by the chemist Ernest Beaux. It was named No. 5. You may think the most… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Herbs are usually tough plants. Many are perennials, but even annuals can thrive in a variety of hardiness zones and tolerate winter in cold climates. Herbs are most often grown… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Native to northern Africa and the Middle East, people have used dill for thousands of years as an herb and a medicine. Indeed, archaeologists found dill in the tomb of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Perennial flowers return year after year. They can return for two or three years or for decades, depending on the species. Though some people believe they’re not as showy as… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
It’s both a blessing and a curse that dinosaurs are extinct. We couldn't live in a world with these beasts stopping around, and if we could, we probably wouldn't want… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Southern California’s climate is wonderful most of the year. The summers are dry, and the winters are mild but wet. Hardiness zones range from 5a in the mountains to 11a… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
The tiger barb is a beautiful little aquarium fish that gets its name due to its yellow body, orange fins and snout, and black stripes, all of which are reminiscent… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
In 1803, the French zoologist François Marie Daudin gave the name python to any non-venomous, mottled snake with a forked tongue. The name now describes a genus of snakes that… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
The number of animals with five-letter names is frankly too long to list. Everyone’s heard of the horse, the mouse, the shark, the snake, the skunk, and the goose. But… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Humans have bred dogs for many types of work in many types of weather, and hot weather is no exception. Though you can find all breeds of dogs living in… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Snakes are found in just about every corner of the world save the polar regions. Indiana is no exception. As in most places in North America, most of Indiana’s snakes… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
Who doesn’t like purple vegetables? It may seem an exotic color, but there are an amazing number of veggies that can come in shades of purple. What causes a vegetable… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
When you think of beautiful flowering trees you probably think of trees that blossom in spring, such as dogwoods, redbuds, or cherry trees. But there are trees that put forth… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 2 months ago
If you’ve ever been caught somewhere during a spell of bad weather, you might have noticed tiny white balls, maybe smaller than beach pebbles, that fall from the sky. Eventually,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Kyawthuite, the rarest mineral on earth, resembles this orange sapphire. The International Mineralogical Association recognizes 6,000 minerals, and many of them, such as garnet, are abundant. But the rarest mineral… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Humans have been telling stories about improbable, inexplicable, or even impossible things since they learned how to tell stories. Sometimes those stories linger in the zeitgeist, even though they can’t… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
The Cascade Range is a chain of mountains that stretches from Northern California into Southern British Columbia. People enjoy these mountains for their awesome beauty and for camping, hiking, skiing,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
A sinkhole is a section of land that has collapsed in on itself, sometimes for many feet. If the sinkhole is big enough, it can swallow an entire house. But… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Most insects aren’t interested in human beings. If an insect bites, it usually bites in self-defense, like the giant water bug. However, there are insects that have evolved to seek… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Imagine that you’re walking through the woods in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. You delight in the calm and beauty surrounding you, before hearing a tap-tap-tapping. After looking around, you determine… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Arizona is a state that doesn’t lack for attractions. Consider, for example, the Grand Canyon. But you may be surprised to know that Arizona is home to a number of… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Finding out where Houston is located on a map depends on what “Houston” you’re referring to. Of course, most people think of Houston, Texas, but did you know there are… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Say you’re a person who notices that feral cats are hanging around your home. You take pity on them — even though you shouldn’t — and decide to put tins… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia, home of the world’s most fascinating and frankly unusual animals. People have been eating emu meat for thousands of years,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
First, the similarities between the Jack Russell and the Boston terriers. They are energetic, long-lived, intelligent, and devoted to their humans. But there are some differences between these two pooches,… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
The Sampson County Landfill is the largest landfill in North Carolina. Covering 135 acres, it’s found at 7434 Roseboro Highway in Roseboro. Since 2000, it’s been operated by the Glover… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Siberian Huskies can cost an average of about $750 to $6,000 dollars, however, there are other expenses to consider before adoption. This strong, intelligent, beautiful dog with the amazing blue… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Wasps are fascinating insects. Though most wasps sting, they are crucial for the health of the ecosystem. Many wasps parasitize insects that damage crops and gardens. They keep the population… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
Key Points: Harrison built a house called Grouseland in Vincennes, Indiana, on a spacious 300-acre property. He chose this name because the area had a surplus of game birds, particularly… Read More
By Arlene Mckanic 3 months ago
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