The water buffalo is a bovine found in Southeast Asia and India. It is used for dairy production and as a beast of burden. The water buffalo has been domesticated – primarily for its milk but also to act as a draft animal. The male water buffalo is called a bull or an ox; the
The Jackson 5 – ABC On February 4, 1970, the song “ABC” was released by the Jackson 5 through Motown’s record label. The song first hit the Billboard Hot 100 in the same year. It knocked the Beatles song “Let It Be” off the track. “ABC” held the position for four weeks straight. Fun Facts The
Known as the “City of Peace,” Osnabrück is a city in Northwestern Germany situated on the Hase River canals between the Wiehen Mountains and the Teutoburg Forest. Its population as of 2019 is 164,748. Osnabrück has an ancient heritage and a modern homage to the native-born Jewish artist Felix Nussbaum, displaying gems from his life and
Today’s quote comes from one of the greatest American inventors of all time. He was fascinated by science and throughout his entire life he was creating, building and inventing. Can you guess who we are referring to? “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” — Henry Ford
Usurp / verb / u·surp Usurp is a verb we use in English that represents the act of taking official powers or duties by force or overthrowing them without having the right to do so. People use the words supplant and usurp interchangeably since both have a similar meaning. Both allude to taking wrongful possession
Nestled quietly on a barrier island of the county of its same name, Palm Beach was first settled by the Jaega natives approximately 3000 years ago. Still, it wasn’t until 1872 that white settlers started arriving in the area, leading to the quick growth of the town of Palm Beach. The first residents of Palm
Today’s quote is “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” by Nelson Mandela. Read more about this international hero here. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” -Nelson Mandela
The Honduran white bat does things a little differently from other bats. First, they have distinctly white fur that covers their entire bodies. They make tents from plant leaves and roosts during the day. Once you get over their pretty peculiar nose leaf, the Honduras white bats are quite a cute bat species. Their white
This man guided Britain through some of their darkest days. He was a writer, politician, leader and orator. Can you guess what Brit said today’s quote? “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ―Winston Churchill
If you have never seen a New Zealand fur seal up close and personal, then that should definitely be something that you add to your bucket list. These adorable creatures are really quite spectacular to watch in water. They are resilient and are making a population comeback after being near extinction just a few decades