Literally, “ungulate” refers to any animal with hooves – a hoof being an enlarged toenail (see below). However, in practice, the use of the name “ungulate” has been inconsistent. What do ungulates have in common? The word “ungulate,” the alternative name for hoofed mammals, also originates from the Latin wordRead More →
Ryan was a big factor in the 1969 National League Championship Series, throwing seven innings of relief in Game 3 against the Braves for his first playoff victory. … The fact that Ryan won his only World Series ring with the Mets is something he never forgets. How many WorldRead More →
Christianity (31.2%) Islam (24.1%) Irreligion (16%) Hinduism (15.1%) Buddhism (6.9%) Folk religions (5.7%) Sikhism (0.3%) Judaism (0.2%) What is the number 1 religion in the world? Christianity. As the most widespread, most practiced, and most known religion out of all countries, Christianity is the number-one dominant religion in the world.Read More →
China debuts world’s fastest train (CNN) — A maglev bullet train that can reach speeds of 600 kilometers per hour (373 miles per hour) has made its debut in Qingdao, China. Developed by the state-owned China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation, it’s considered the world’s fastest train. Which is the fastestRead More →
Found to be a million times more rare than the diamond, the taaffeite stone, which can be anywhere from clear-mauve to purple-red, was named after the gemologist that originally discovered it in 1945, Richard Taaffe. … There are only about 10 taaffeite stones on earth that have the red coloring.Read More →
“They do occasionally lose their balance and fall to their death, but this is a very rare occurance. Mortality rate due to fallling is evidently smaller than the increased risk of predation they encounter on a flat terrain.” Does ibex have horns or antlers? Both male and female Alpine ibexRead More →
The 10 best magicians – in pictures David Blaine. Graduating from card tricks and illusions, Blaine is now known for his elaborate public imprisonments. … Penn and Teller. … Jerry Sadowitz. … Dynamo. … Apollo Robbins. … Derren Brown. … The Great Lafayette. … Criss Angel. Who is the bestRead More →
People commonly get infected with Salmonella by eating contaminated food, such as: Raw or undercooked meat and poultry products; Raw or undercooked eggs and egg products; Raw or unpasteurized milk and other dairy products; and. Raw fruits and vegetables. Where is Salmonella typhimurium most commonly found in the world? typhimuriumRead More →
White-beaked dolphins have a varied diet of fish, ranging from small schooling fish such as sandeels and herring to larger bottom-dwelling fish including cod, whiting and haddock. They are also known to eat molluscs, squid, octopus and some crustaceans. How long do white nose dolphins live? Lifespan & Reproduction. TheRead More →
The applications of conics can be seen everyday all around us. Conics are found in architecture, physics, astronomy and navigation. … Bridges, buildings and statues use conics as support systems. Conics are also used to describe the orbits of planets, moons and satellites in our universe. Are conics useful? TheRead More →