Archive for July 2020
Beary good plant:
The bearberry shrub, also known as kinnickinnick, grows on sandy or gravel ground throughout Canada. It is a good ground cover that helps prevent soil erosion.
Read MoreNew friend:
A man on a hike to raise money for men’s health found a new friend along the way. Max Adams was on a long trek in an area near High…
Read MoreOne tongue:
Australia does not have an official language. However, over three quarters of Australians are unilingual English speakers. Among the 160 languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Punjabi, and Filipino/Tagalog.
Read MoreRustic ramblings:
Travelers to South America who want to go somewhere off the beaten track could try visiting Cabo Polonio, Uruguay. Located on the Atlantic coast and only a few hours from…
Read MoreGreen versus black:
Black tea and green tea come from the same plant. The difference is in the processing: black tea is fermented, and green tea is not.
Read MoreUrban park:
Xixi National Wetland Park is in Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang Province. The unique park combines farming, culture, and urban life and is an area of tranquility, with waterways to explore,…
Read MoreSwirling water:
When two currents meet in a body of water, an area of swirling water called a whirlpool can form. The Corryvreckan whirlpool, between Jura and Scarba islands off the west…
Read MoreRace to rent:
When a vacant suite in an apartment building in Berlin, Germany, went on the market, the response was an indication of the housing shortage in that city: almost 1,800 hopeful…
Read MoreWriter and pilot:
Many people are aware of British author Roald Dahl’s many famous children’s books, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Witches. But they may not know that he…
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