The Great Dane is one of the world’s tallest dog breeds, often referred to as the “Apollo of all breeds.” This ancient breed is believed to have existed as far back as the 36 B.C. where dogs resembling it appeared on Greek money. There is still a debate as to the exact origins of the breed - some...
The 21st Winter Olympics open Friday, February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 5,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete over the 17 day competition. China will be sending the largest team of over 91 athletes to seek gold. There will be over 80 medals available for the...
Glass is a shapeless solid that has been in existence for thousands of years in the guise of various different forms. It has been made by humans since 12,000 BC. There has been a debate about glass’ status as a liquid or a solid. But the general consensus is that glass is considered a highly cooled...
Fermentation is a process that converts a carbohydrate into an acid or alcohol. Fermentation, in a stricter sense, also involves the use of yeast as an agent in changing sugar into alcohol. It can also refer to the use of bacteria in order to create lactic acid on some foods. Fermentation is a...
Most people hope they'll die by passing in their sleep, in a peaceful setting, or maybe surrounded by loved ones. But for the victims of these 15 executions, that couldn't be further from reality. Whether it's being set on fire inside of a tire or having your limbs slowly cut off, these deaths are...
Glacier National Park is located in the U.S. state of Montana, bordering the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia to the North and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to the East. It actually continues into Canada and makes up the International Peace Park. It is home to the Going to the...
Ed Swiderski proposed marriage to Jillian Harris and she accepted during last night's The Bachelorette fifth-season finale on ABC. Jillian chose Ed, a 29-year-old interior designer from Vancouver, BC, over Kiptyn Locke, a 31-year-old business developer from Encinitas, CA, during the finale, which...
