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John Ericsson – Inventor of Ironclad Monitor
John Ericsson (1803–1899) was a Swedish-American inventor and engineer, famous for the iron-clad monitor. He was not a man of any invention or unknown...
Onion – ‘Allium cepa’
For a low-maintenance crop, try growing onions. They are raised from seed or from sets, which are specially produced mini-bulbs. Aside from fertile soil...
Bearded wood partridge (Dendrortyx barbatus)
FAMILY -Â Among the New World quails, the bearded wood partridge belongs to the family Odontophoridae.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS -Â With a length of 9 to 13 inches,...
The Historic Kalyazin Bell Tower, Russia
The Kalyazin Bell Tower is a 244 feet Neoclassical campanile over the waters of the Volga River opposite the old town of Kalyazin, in...
The Brolga (Antigone rubicunda)
The pale grey, long-legged Brolga is perhaps the most stately Australian bird. Before starting to dance, Brolgas line up roughly opposite one another. Their...
The Aromatic Herbs and Foods
Aromatic herbs and foods: without plants, man could not survive. Cereals, sophisticated grasses, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are essential constituents of the human...