Imagine how many candies you could get if you had eight arms? Octopus are sea creatures with eight arms and round heads that are well-known. The eight tentacles of the octopus are one of its most distinguishing features. They are also known because of the dark liquid called “ink” that comes out. This ink will …
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Flamingos have excellent hearing but a poor sense of smell. Their feathers lose their color soon after being shed and flamingos love having company. More than one million lesser flamingos may gather in East Africa, forming the largest bird flock. For them to fly, they must run a few paces to gain enough speed to …
Did you know that the word “rhinoceros” comes from the Greek word “rhino” which means nose and “ceros” means horn? Their horns are occasionally sold as trophies or decorations, but they are more commonly ground up and used in Chinese medicines. There are some people who are collecting the horns from the animals. Some hang …
Violets are appreciated for their everlasting beauty. Violets attract a variety of insects, including butterflies and hummingbirds. These stunning blooms not only enhance the beauty of your landscape but also carry a wealth of symbolic value. If you haven’t given the deeper meaning of violet blossoms, now is the time. The sweet-scented violet flower represents …
Bluefish is a kind of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Indian Ocean, and the Pacific. It’s a pelagic fish, which means it lives close to the ocean’s surface. They can grow up to 150 centimeters (59inches) in length and weigh up to 15 Kg(33lb). They live to be about nine years …
Tulips come in a variety of colors, each of which represents something different. Tulips are traditionally symbolized love and the onset of spring. Red tulips represent true love, white tulips say, “I’m sorry,” and purple symbolized royalty. A number-colored bouquet of the blossoms, interestingly, is thought to be a compliment to the recipient’s eyes. This …
Did you know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Apples are highly nutritious fruit with numerous health benefits. They’re high in antioxidants and fiber. Eating them has been associated with a lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Apples can help you lose weight and boost your stomach and cognitive health. …
Slugs have soft bodies that prefer to dwell in moist environments. Their entire body is made up of one large muscle in the stomach that can perform practically all their activities. Long tentacles protrude from the tops of their heads, and eyes protrude from the ends of those tentacles. They also have small tentacles pointing …
Did you know that a xylophone is a percussion instrument? Yes, you read that right! The xylophone is a percussion instrument made up of wooden bars that are hit with mallets. Like glockenspiel, is essentially a series of tuned keys arranged in the manner of a piano keyboard. Each bar is an idiophone tuned to …
Pens are something we see on a daily basis. They are really useful, yet they do not receive nearly enough attention. But did you know that the earliest records of a pen go way back 3,000 years BC? The Ancient Egyptians created the first pen so they can write on papyrus. They made them out …
A vase is a container, often used for flowers and decoration inside the house. There are two ways of making a vase, one is made up of glass and the other one is made of ceramics. The vase has many sizes; some are big and there are also small. Some people who want to make …
Did you know that the ripe pineapple’s first name was “pina” because it looks like a large pinecone? It takes 24 months to grow one pineapple and each plant pineapple produces one fruit. Pineapple stops ripening after it is picked. The color might change but the ripening stops once picked. This fruit has a lot …
Did you know that bananas contain 75% water? They are high in nutritional value and are a healthy snack. This fruit brings many health benefits. banana contains potassium, Vitamins B6, C, Copper, Magnesium, carbs, and fiber. Eating bananas may lower your risk of having a heart attack. A Banana’s nutritional value is as high as …
Did you know that snails cannot see very well? They just see the light and dark. So, to find food, they use their sense of smell. Snails are found anywhere especially when it is raining. This creature has no backbone, but they have this soft slimy body in which protected by a shell. This slimy …
Before I go into the joys of writing in pencil over ink, it’d do us some good to see how similar they are. Really, the comparisons boil down to personal preference. If we can avoid over-analyzing small details, we’ll see that there are a few remarkably huge differences between pens and pencils and whether or …
The pencil’s history goes back five millennia to ancient Egypt. By the 16th Century, wooden sticks filled with lead replaced the Egyptian stylus. Soon after, though, pencils were made using graphite. Even though there is no lead in what is known as a traditional “a lead pencil,” these writing instruments are quite versatile – …
As a popular and versatile dry medium, colored pencils have remained a beloved staple for artists of all skill levels since their invention in the early 20th century. With their vibrant hues and accessible price point for even those with a “starving artist” budget, colored pencils are a must-have for hobbyists and professional artists alike. …
Pencils can be recycled as long as they are made from recyclable materials. This goes for wood pencils, plastic pencils, and metal pencils. Why Recycle Pencils? Worldwide, students use approximately 4.5 billion pencils every year. This creates a lot of waste, and you can reuse the materials. How Many Trees are Cut Down to Make …
You’ll find many kinds of pencils available in the market. Some pencils are made from wood, metal, graphite, and other materials. In this article, we will talk about the best pencils for writing. There is bound to be a pencil to suit everyone’s budget in this list, and the cheapest will be far superior to …
When you are new to sketching or have been sketching for quite some time, you may be wondering if certain pencils may be better than others when it comes to sketching. There are specific pencils used for sketching that allow for an easier creative process. They differ in hardness and levels of darkness. The pencils …
When you are sketching, you may be at the point where you are ready to shade your artwork. However, you might not have the proper pencil in hand to do so. Beginners and experienced artists alike may have issues with shading, and it may be directly from their tools. The proper pencil used for sketching …
When mapping out a painting or piece of artwork on a canvas, you might ask if a pencil is the best tool for it. You may even wonder if a pencil will even work as a medium on a canvas. Pencils are a very accessible and common tool to sketch on a canvas before you …
A pencil is one of the most imperative writing instruments in the world. It is also regarded as one of the oldest writing utensils that date back to prehistoric times. Another thing that makes pencils remarkable to use is that they are resistant to moisture, natural aging, ultraviolet radiation, and most chemicals. However, not …
Did you know that grapes are not fruits they are berries, it is a type of fleshy fruit? Grapes are over 80% water which makes them a low-calorie food. Grape help minimize heart attack risk. Through grapes, you can make a grape shake, Jam, and wine. Grapes are very helpful in regulating blood sugar. It …
Did you know that oranges are low in calories and high in fiber and vitamin C? This is the reason why orange is one of the most popular fruit in the world. Around 85% of all oranges produced are used for juice. The most popular beverage in America is orange juice. During our Christmas and …
Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit that has a seed on the outside? It has around 200 seeds on it. This fruit is good for our brain and body, it provides vitamins C to our body that keeps us going. Through strawberries, you can do a lot of things like making jam …
These are some of the most popular sports that involve the usage of balls. The balls are covered with leather or some other suitable materials. These sports games are played by two teams of five or more members and their goal is to throw or shoot the ball through the net or ring. Each game …
Colored pencils are a very fun way to create some beautiful works of art. Additionally, they are sometimes used by children for their coloring books. No matter how you use them, they are a lot of fun. Colored Pencils for All Many people appreciate using colored pencils to get their art projects done. They like …
When you think of a pencil, you might not think of the words “soft” or “hard” unless you are familiar with pencils, their lead, and how pencils are made. When someone refers to a pencil as a soft pencil, they are referring to the type of lead that is being used in the pencil, along …
Monkeys live over the world. These mammals are very intelligent, clever, and social animals. Monkeys use their body movements and facial expressions to communicate with other monkeys. A group of monkeys is called a troop. Monkeys are omnivores, they eat meat and plants. Baby monkeys are called infants just like humans. Baby monkeys are very …
Flowers will give a lot of colors and beauty to the world. Seeing a lovely flower with fragrance will surely paint a smile on your face. Bluebells are one of those flowers that will give beauty to your surroundings. Did you know that bluebells take at least five years for a seed to grow …
Did you know that one of the reasons why birds are chirping and singing is because they are finding a partner? Another thing is, to inform other birds if they are in danger and lastly, they also do it to scare predators away. Birds are seen everywhere; some birds are big, and some are small. …
This is a pet animal that you can take care of at home. Bunnies are called kits. They are born blind and gain sight after 10 days. They are also born hairless but later after a couple of days, the fur started to grow. Their teeth never stop growing and their lives last 10 years. …
Did you know that crocodiles could be the world’s champion chomper? They have the greatest bite force ever measured for living animals today. They are so strong that their bite force could rival that of a T-rex! Crocodiles are dangerous animals but despite that kids love them for their strength and size. They are also …
Have you seen a butterfly? If you were to describe a butterfly, how would describe it? Yes, the butterfly is one of the most attractive insects. That’s why most kids or people love butterflies because of their beautiful color, and pattern wings. Butterflies are a family of insects, known as “Lepidoptera”. They usually fly in …
Kittens are one of the cutest animals on earth. Their cute meow and face would definitely make your heart melt. But did you know that kittens are very delicate? They need their mother to lick their nether regions to stimulate them to pee or poo. This means that without their mother they can’t poo or …
Caterpillars are insects that turn into butterflies. This insect has 3 body parts, the Head, Thorax, and lastly the abdomen. It has also two antennae. The head is in front of the body, where we can see the antennae and the eyes. The thorax is in the middle part of the body between the head …
The heart is one of the most important parts of our body. The heart is an organ of our body that is in our chest. When we say organ, it is a special group of tissues that do specific jobs in your body. The heart’s job is to pump the blood through our body. …
Moon is not classified as a planet instead it’s called a natural satellite because it orbits the earth. The moon goes one mile every two seconds. It only takes about 27 days for the moon to completely orbit the earth. Like the earth, the moon is made of rock and metal. Moon doesn’t change color; …
A bow or ribbon is an accessory used to add beauty to your gift. These are widely used especially during special occasions. As it evolves, bows are not only used nowadays for presents but they can be also used as an accessory for the hair, especially for girls. Have you tried putting a ribbon on …
Cornflower is an annual flowering plant that is native to Europe. In the past, it actually grew as a weed in cornfields. Maybe that is where it got its name. They can grow up to 16-35 inches tall, with gray-green branched stems. The flowers are most commonly an intense blue color, produced in flowerheads, with …
The train is one of the land transportations many people are riding nowadays. It made traveling from one place to a distant one more convenient. Since it is a series of connected vehicles, the train can board more people compared to other vehicles. The train also has its own path called the railroad. And without …
Ice Campanula flowers are popularly known as bellflower plants because of their happy nodding heads. They carried the symbolic meaning of gratitude, support, and love. Their usual color is blue and they commonly grow in cool places. Let us try to draw one! This is very simple. As easy as 123. So, to start your …
Starfishes, also known as sea stars, are beautifully shaped aquatic organisms that come in a range of hues, forms, and sizes. All starfish are shaped like stars, and while the most common have only five limbs, some can have up to 40. These remarkable marine creatures, which are members of the echinoderm family, travel using …
Ice cream is a frozen dessert typically made from dairy products, such as milk and cream and it is Poppy is a flowering plant. These flowers are symbolic and used to remember the Armistice Day of World War 1, now known as Remembrance Day. Celebrated for those who died in all wars. It’s good to …
The rose is a type of flowering shrub. The flowers of the rose grow in many different colors, from the well-known red rose to yellow roses and sometimes white or purple roses. Did you know that many roses have a strong and pleasant scent?. Most of them have thorns on their stem so you must …
Ice cream is a frozen dessert typically made from dairy products, such as milk and cream and it is combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. Did you know that Vanilla ice cream is the most popular all over the world? Yes, you got it right! But chocolate ice cream is the first flavor …
Today, let’s explore an interesting sea creature called, the Crayfish! A Crayfish is a nocturnal freshwater crustacean that looks like a little lobster and lives in rivers and streams. Did you know that crayfish will consume their old skeleton to regain the calcium and phosphates in contains? Crayfish shed their exoskeletons as they grow larger …
A rocket is a projectile used by spacecraft, aircraft, and other vehicles to generate propulsion from a rocket engine. Rockets are very important for space exploration and this could be the reason why kids love them. Luckily, even if we never get to see a rocket up close, we can always create one! You can …
Do you love playing outdoors on a bright and sunny day? Do you like to go swimming at the beach with friends and family? If you said “yes”, you should thank God we have the Sun. Without the sun, the earth would be a frozen and lifeless void. No plants, no animals, and no humans. …