A few years past another Earthquake that rocked Indonesia, yet another monster has landed in Sumatra sending a Tsunami directly into Samoa. No confirmed casualties of the earthquake at this point but I'm sure the details, and information will be pouring in soon. Al Jazeera first reported the...
A banana spider is one of the most common names of two species of spiders found in the Americas, namely, the nephilaclayipes found in North America and the phoneutria found in Central and South America. Of the two species, the phoneutria is considered deadly. The South American banana spider is...
A BTU, or British Thermal Unit, is one of the basic units of measurement for heat energy. By definition a BTU is the amount of heat that is need to increase the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. The measurements are measured at its heaviest point. So for example, one BTU...
The camel spider is one of the stranger members of the arachnid family. This spider, which is also known by the name wind scorpion, may be an arachnid, but it is not considered a spider because of some strange characteristics. The camel spider cannot weave a web and it doesn’t have any venom. These...
A grape tomato is a hybrid strain of produce that was originally introduced in upscale grocery stores. This hybrid strain has the characteristic of a thick skin and high yield that producers like. Customers, on the other hand, love its sweetness and its attractive size. The South American tomato...
The potato is a kind of edible tuber that is native to South America. But now this starchy staple is grown all over the world. Potatoes have a long history of cultivation, it has been grown for over 10,000 years and at present over one thousand potato varieties are being grown in different parts...
A tuna is a marine fish that spends most of its life in the middle depths of the ocean. Tuna is probably the most commercially harvested fish, with tons harvested by commercial fishing companies from the United States, Japan, France, Taiwan and Spain. Tuna meat can be found in a wide array of foods...
While mangosteens are not readily available in the United States, their popularity is growing – largely due to the incredible and unique flavor. It was a hit even with Queen Victoria, who offered a reward to anyone who could successfully cultivate it in England. Unfortunately, all efforts failed....
In the human species, there is always a “leader of the pack,” and that leader is called the alpha male. In groups of animals that share a territory (and often hunt together) it is common for the group to choose an alpha male. This creature is the recognized authority, allowed to take first pick...
An apricot is a kind of fruit. Its skin is firm and has a very deep, golden orange color. It is known to be quite juicy, sweet in flavor, and fragrant. The apricot has also been recognized as a good source of vitamins, particularly Vitamin A and C, as well as calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorus....
