Whales!

Whales are the gigantic ocean mammals that are enormous with powerful tails. The interesting thing about these large sea mammals is that they are virtually harmless and are highly social animals with complex languages and intelligence, just the opposite as giant animals or whales are shown in movies. They are called gentle giants because of their nature. Blue whales are the biggest of all. They feed on krill, a tiny shrimp that lives in tremendously large schools in almost every ocean of the world. A big blue whale can eat over a thousand krill at one time just by swallowing them with a tongue that weights as much as an elephant. From this we can imagine that just everything about a whale is simply big. Apart from these the whales also like to eat Small fish and plankton. 8,000 lbs/3600kg of fresh seafood a day is what a whale’s diet is. The most amazing thing about blue whales is their sound which is louder. Scientists have measured the low-frequency (deep rumbling) sounds they make when they communicate with each other by using a decibel meter. Some of their vocalizations have been recorded as loud as 188 decibels and can be heard as far as 530 mi/848km away. So, when you will go on a voyage, just keep your eyes open to get a look of this innocent mammal.

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Jellyfish

While strolling on the sea beach sometimes we can see a kind of creature that looks like something transparent. They are the jelly fish that might have been brought on shore by the huge waves of the sea. Kids are often very curious to know more about these sea creatures mostly because the kids are attracted for the looks that a jelly fish bears. The striking information is that they are one of the oldest species and they are believed to have appeared in the oceans about 650 million years ago, even before the dinosaurs. They are still found in large numbers in the sea in various sizes and shapes. Though it is hard to believe but the fact is that their bodies are made up of 95% water; they have no bones or cartilage, no heart or blood, and no brain. Isn’t it amazing? They are the most primitive life forms on earth. The Arctic Lion’s Mane, like most jellies, is a killer – it kills and eats other living creatures. Fish, plankton, and even other jellies are its main foods. A Jellyfish has almost invisible tentacles which are loaded with millions of nematocysts which it uses for injecting paralyzing venom into the victim and then consumes its prey.

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How Do Animals See Color?

The world is full of colors. Do you know how animals see color? Different types of animals see colors in different ways. Some animals have very poor color vision, for example dogs, cats, mice, rats and rabbits. In fact, they see mostly greys and some blues and yellows. The most common mistake that we make is that we think that a red cape makes a bull angry. But the real thing is that bulls are color blind. They charge the red cape just because it is moving and not because it is red. Some animals do have good color vision. Monkeys, ground squirrels, birds, insects, and many fish can see a fairly good range of color. In some cases it’s not as good as what we humans see – but it’s much better than cats and dogs. Scientists say that good color vision in some animals helps them in finding food on the land or in the water. Good color vision in some of the land animals helps them to differentiate between ripe red fruit and unripe green fruit. Colors can also make animals more attractive to each other when they mate. The ability to see colors also helps animals identify other animals that may attack them. Bees and butterflies can see colors that we can’t see. Their range of color vision extends into the ultraviolet which guide the insects deep into the flower.

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Polar Bears

There are different types of animals that can only survive in the coolest places on the earth. Heard of polar bears? Arctic sea ice, water, islands, and continental coastlines around the Arctic Circle are dwelling place to these gigantic carnivores. The temperatures where these bears live ranges from an average -29°F/-34°C in winter and 32°F/0°C in summer. The coldest area in winter is northeastern Siberia, where the temperature has been recorded as low as -92°F/-69°C is not at all a place suitable for us but it is absolutely fine with these polar bears whose body is covered naturally with an extremely dense fur coat. Do you know what the favourite food of all these polar bears is? Seals. The polar bears spend a huge time moving great distances in search of their food. They can cover 20000 to 135000 square miles. They eat a lot in order to survive and develop a thick layer of fat which in turn helps them to keep themselves warm in such a chilly temperature. Another interesting fact about these guys is that they are excellent swimmers. They can swim for several hours and can hold their breath for about two minutes when they dive underwater. Male polar bears are called boars and female polar bears are called sows and their babies are called cubs.

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Kids Love Penguins

Hey kids, do you remember about the penguins in the Hollywood blockbuster film, “Happy Feet”? You must be eager to know more about penguins, right? Here are some general facts about penguins that you will care to know. Penguins are sea birds that cannot fly. They mostly dwell in the Southern Hemisphere. In all, there are 18 species of penguins, found in South Australia, New Zealand, and off the coasts of Peru, Chile, and South Africa. Some species live as far north as the equatorial Galapagos Islands, but they are primarily cold-weather birds. There are seven species of Antarctic penguins: the Adelie, Gentoo, Macaroni, Chinstrap, Rockhopper, King, and Emperor. The Adelie and the Emperor are the two true Antarctic species. Penguins spend their life in the sea. Some species spend as much as 75% of their lives in the water though they lay their eggs and raise their chicks on land. Heavy, solid bones act like a diver’s weight belt, allowing them to stay underwater. Their wings, shaped like flippers, help them “fly” underwater at speeds up to 15 mph. A streamlined body, paddle-like feet, insulating blubber, and watertight feathers all add to their efficiency and comfort underwater. They also have a remarkable deep-diving ability. They are well suited for Antartica.

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CHRISTMAS TREES

CHRISTMAS TREES

The tradition of the Christmas tree dates back to the middle ages and caught on in the United States in the 1800′s. Today, approximately 15,000 US growers tend one million acres of Christmas tree farmland.

The price for trees averages $5.65 per foot. Among some of top selling trees in the US are: Balsam fir, Douglas fir, Eastern white pine, Fraser fir, Noble fir, Scotch pine and Virginia pine. In 1996, 37 million Christmas trees were sold in the US alone.

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Chocolate Facts!

Chocolates are always favourite with kids. Kids can indulge themselves in chocolates anytime. Now here are some interesting facts for the kids about chocolates. Chocolate is actually obtained from the cacao tree, which is 12 meters high and bears small pinkish flowers that grow into pods, and each pod produces 20 to 40 beans. A tree is likely to bear 60 to 70 such pods after its fourth year. After harvesting, the pod is split and the beans are allowed to ferment for several days. Then the beans are dried, cleaned, roasted and ground to yield a paste called chocolate liquor. After further processing and blending, this paste is made into a variety of chocolate products. This is how chocolates are made out of the chocolate beans. Another striking fact is the name of the cocoa tree. The botanical name for this tree from which chocolate is obtained is Theobroma Cacao which means “Food of the Gods” and the name seems to be appropriate. Kids will definitely love to know some more attention-grabbing facts about chocolates. Chocolate has 500 flavours in it. Cocoa beans were used as currency by the Aztecs and the Mayans. It is also an interesting fact that Napoleon took chocolate along with him during his military campaigns and had them whenever he required more energy

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Footwear Facts

Footwear Facts

Sandals originated in warm climates where the soles of the feet needed protection but the top of the foot needed to be cool.

4,000 years ago the first shoes were made of a single piece of rawhide that enveloped the foot for both warmth and protection.

In Europe pointed toes on shoes were fashionable from the eleventh to the fifteenth centuries.

In the Middle East heels were added to shoes to lift the foot from the burning sand.

In Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries heels on shoes were always colored red.
Shoes all over the world were identical until the nineteenth century, when left- and right-footed shoes were first made in Philadelphia.

In Europe it wasn’t until the eighteenth century that women’s shoes were different from men’s.

Six-inch-high heels were worn by the upper classes in seventeenth-century Europe. Two servants, one on either side, were needed to hold up the person wearing the high heels.

Sneakers were first made in America in 1916. They were originally called keds.

Boots were first worn in cold, mountainous regions and hot, sandy deserts where horse-riding communities lived. Heels on boots kept feet secure in the stirrups.

The first lady’s boot was designed for Queen Victoria in 1840.

Sneakers were first made in America in 1916. They were originally called keds.
Boots were first worn in cold, mountainous regions and hot, sandy deserts where horse-riding communities lived. Heels on boots kept feet secure in the stirrups.
The first lady’s boot was designed for Queen Victoria in 1840.

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Interesting Facts

Which is the largest living bird?
Ostrich is the largest living bird. It is 2 – 2.5 meters tall and weighs anywhere from 70 to 135 killograms. Ostrich can run at the speed of 40 mph. They have excellent eyesight, powerful legs and large external ear canals

Do fishes ever sleep?
Most fishes do not sleep, as they do not have eyelids. But they do rest when the light dims.They rest against rocks, bracing themselves with their fins. Many fishes rest during the day and are active during the night.

How did “hippopotamus” get its name?
The word “hippopotamus” means “river horse”. The animal got this name because it spends much of its time in the water and its wide nostrils and ears look like that of a horse.

What is the origin of the dog?
All living members of the dog family are descendants of a wolf-like creature called “Tomarctus”. This ancient canine, called “the father of the dogs”, roamed the forests about 15 million years ago.

Can snakes hear?
Snakes have no ears so they cannot hear air-borne sounds. But snakes can feel vibrations on the ground hence when someone approaches them they can make it out due to the vibrations of the feet on the ground.

Why do a cat’s eyes glow in the dark?
The cat’s eyes are adapted for seeing in the dark. During the day, the pupils contract, but at night they open wide letting in every bit of light possible. The back of the eyes is coated with polished silvery pigments called Eumelanin and Phaeomelanin, which reflects every bit of light that falls on the eye. That is why cat’s eyes glow in the dark.

How do parrots talk?
Parrots do not talk; they only imitate sounds that human beings make. They can’t express themselves and are definitely not sharing any thoughts, they ‘talk’ simply because they enjoy imitating sounds. Parrots do not learn human speech easily. The words must be repeated slowly and clearly, many times over. Once it learns a word or phrase, it probably never forgets.

Do all peacocks have feathers?
Only male peacock have feathers. The females don’t have these beautiful feathers. Peacocks display their feathers and dance to attract peahens.

Do hyenas really laugh?
There is a species of hyena, who are called laughing hyenas. But actually hyenas don’t laugh. When this creature is on the prowl or becomes excited, it makes a howling and chuckling noise that sounds like a laugh.

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Breaking News: Osama bin Dead Again

Update: 

Sources have told that bin Laden was buried at sea, and I found out it is being reported as such!!!  

Are you EFFIN' KIDDING!  The excuse is the adherence to Islamic law -- which doesn't seem to matter much when the missiles fly in and devastate families and villages. Wouldn't you -- in this rare case -- PRESENT the BODY for ALL the WORLD to SEE to ERASE ANY DOUBT?!! 

Talk about DESTRUCTION of "evidence!" This ranks right up there with the mutilation of Kennedy's car and body and the removal of the steel from New York after 9/11.  

The stuff is EVEN LEADING the SPORTS CHANNELS so you KNOW the PROPAGANDA OPERATION is operating at MAXIMUM CAPACITY!


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It was a nice film; however, this real-life script has obviously run its course.

Osama bin Laden's body recovered 

I guess the U.S. knew where to go digging.  

That means no more phony video and cryptic audio (actually, he might be able to speak from beyond the grave).  

Or maybe a seance would work.

First question: Why did you name your terror group the toilet?

Who knows, maybe they will resurrect him (but don't lose him, that would set a horrible precedent for prophecy) or he will reincarnate like Zarqawi, Baghdadi, Awlaki, and so many other phantom patsies?

What a coincidence that bin Laden is dug up (literally) just as the public is fed up with the wars? 

Yup, we are winning and we can't stop now. 

Update:

I watched Obama's disgusting six-minute announcement and he seemed out of it.  He stumbled several times reading the telepropmpter, and said something about wreckage in Pennsylvania (I didn't see any. did you? All I saw was a hole in the ground). 



He then droned (pun intended) on and on with the war rally rhetoric. The operation is being described as a U.S. special forces raid inside Pakistan on Sunday.  People are cheering outside the White House, and even the sports channels are carrying the crawl (so you know the propaganda operation is in full mode). 

So they had the dead guy's body on ice and are trotting it out now, huh?  All so the propagandist-in-chief can extol the unity and singleness of purpose after 9/11 -- before the veneer of lies began to fall as fast as those three trade center towers?  Or is there another terror attack on the way as we are warned to remain vigilante? Say something like this to be blamed on them? 

Oh, btw, Muslims didn't do 9/11; Israel (and their dual-national, double-agent allies in the AmeriKan government) did. 

Also see:

Osama Bin Laden Is Dead - Major Psi Op

The corporate controlled media is currently undertaking one of the largest mind control operations in history. People are now scaling trees and waving American flags outside the White House at 12:30am on a Monday morning. This is literally IMPOSSIBLE if this was not preplanned.

Obama To Announce Osama Bin Laden Is Dead, Threat Level Raised At Hawaii Army Installations

Update: 9: 26pm pacific: People are now scaling trees and waving American flags outside the White House at 12:30am on a Monday morning. This is literally IMPOSSIBLE if this was not preplanned.

Update: 9:06pm pacific: CNN is now fear mongering over the possibility of Al Qaeda retaliating. This is a major distraction/psi op on the American people. People are now gathering outside the White House as if they planned on being there. This is outright ridiculous! 

FOX NEWS REPORTED BIN LADEN DEAD IN 2001

Benazir Bhutto said Osama Bin Laden is Dead in 2007

 DNA testing on Bin Laden?

A DNA test for identity takes a minimum of 48 hours in a lab.

Al-Qaeda terrorists have threatened to unleash a “nuclear hellstorm” on the West if Osama Bin Laden is caught or assassinated

THIS IS WHAT OBAMA CLAIMS TO BE BIN LADEN'S BODY

It doesn't even look like him! 

Chinese Media says PAKISTANI forces got 'Bin Laden!'

Photo of dead 'Osama' reported to be found on website from last December???????????

And it has been photoshopped? 


"Obama's announcement of Bin Laden's death is a desperation ploy either to start WW3, distract from the crashing economy, or simply to revive his failing chances at a second term. In any event, Obama is full of crap claiming credit for "getting" Bin Laden when he has in fact been dead for almost ten years. But for the moment, let us stipulate that Osama Bin Laden is dead and when it happened does not matter. IF TRUE IT IS TIME TO END ALL THESE WARS AND BRING ALL OUR KIDS HOME NOW!" -- Wake the Flock Up

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Bin Laden dead

US special operations forces killed Osama bin Laden yesterday in a firefight at a compound in Pakistan, ending a massive military manhunt that began a decade ago after the Al Qaeda leader directed the largest terrorist attack in US history.

In Hub, news brings revelers to streets

As word spread across Boston last night that Osama bin Laden had been killed by a US military strike, family members of 9/11 victims expressed relief, while ebullient college students took to city sidewalks with noisemakers and American flags.

• Video President Obama's speech | Text of remarks
• Statements from Senator Kerry and Senator Brown
• Photos Osama bin Laden's deadly legacy | Timeline
• For New Yorkers, death a sense of some closure
• Photos Reaction to bin Laden's death around the world
• Video Crowds swarm outside White House after news
• Bush, Obama take special pride in bin Laden death
• Editorial: Osama Bin Laden's death a moment of unity

Sometimes I seem like a prophet, don't I?  

It's all over radio and media today. Even the local news broadcast when I went to get today's Globe (when am I going to stop doing that) was all dead guy, all the time. 

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