You wouldn't think a hedgehog, with its sharp quills, would become one of the most sought-after pets in the world today. Their cuteness and individuality, however, are just increasing their popularity. Hedgehogs' bodies are conical in shape, and their legs are short and slender. They are mammals with malleable fur; some of which is armed with sharp quills. Despite their … [Read more...]
Virtue and Moir Gold Medal Performance
Even though Papadakis and Cizeron set a new world record for the combined ice dance score, it wasn't enough to win them the gold. Seconds later, on 20 February, Virtue and Moir scored a new world record of 206.07, with 122.40 in the free dance. Virtue and Moir Gold Medal Performance The Canadian pair skated to the Moulin Rouge songs "El Tango de Roxanne" and "Come What May," … [Read more...]
How are Elements Arranged on the Periodic Table
The German chemist Johann Dobereiner attempted one of the earliest attempts to classify the elements according to their chemical and physical properties. Dobereiner discovered the rule of threes for chemically related elements in 1817. Calcium, strontium, and barium; lithium, sodium, and potassium; chlorine, bromine, and iodine are just a few examples. One element in … [Read more...]
Why do Deserts Get Cold at Night
The 1962 Hollywood film Lawrence of Arabia was inspired by the life of a British lieutenant, and you may remember the long, arduous journeys he takes through the desert. He has no idea if he will reach his target or if he would become hopelessly lost in the desert and eventually die. The huge stretches of desert he crosses at night provide him with the perfect opportunity to … [Read more...]
Difference Between Crocodile and Alligator and Gharial
This question, "What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?" is among the most frequently asked. First, it's important to realise that the term "crocodilians" include not just "genuine" crocodiles, but also alligators, caimans, and members of the Family Gavialidae (gharial, Tomistoma). However, when we talk about crocodiles, we're talking about genuine … [Read more...]