You know Washington, DC as where the U.S. government is located and where the U.S. President lives in the White House. But you may not know much about DC itself. For instance, you may want to know what state Washington DC is located in. But Washington, DC is not a city. So, it is not…
Have you ever wondered what state has the most shoreline including lakes? If you sit down to think about it, which states come to mind? If you’re like most people, then you may say something like California or Florida. But it’s not either of those states. Would it surprise you to know that Alaska is…
Though it’s something that we all had to learn in elementary school, it is sometimes difficult to remember the two-letter abbreviation for a state. And it’s no wonder that we have a hard time recalling it since there is no uniformity in the abbreviations. Often, the state abbreviation is the first letter and last letter…
Are you curious about the number of steps it takes someone to travel the distance of one kilometer? Well, the truth is that the number of steps required to cover one kilometer varies from one person to the next because everyone has a different stride and step length. And that means it takes some of…
Getting the right mixed breed dog is not an easy feat. It begins with researching the best breeds, including loyalty, personality, temperament, trainability, feeding habits, and more, plus an expert breeder. The Pitbull Mastiff Mix is a sought-after breed, which, just like Mastiffs and Pitbulls in general, are loyal pets. Here’s an in-depth look at…
When it comes to names for vampire women, there are fewer well-known ones to choose from than there are for male vampires. This may be because male vampires are more represented in popular culture, or because, when they do appear in literature or film, they get more airtime than their female counterparts, bigger roles in…
Friedrich Nietzsche may have had some problematic views. Emphasis on the “may” because how many of the things he said were meant to be taken literally is debated by scholars. But, whoever Nietzsche truly was as a person, there is no denying he was infinitely quotable, providing some of the most oft-repeated quotations of all…
Australian shepherds and border collies are two of the most popular herding breed dogs. Herding breed dogs are working dogs that were bred to be very owner-focused and dedicated to their work, which was to move livestock around and help their owner keep control of their environment. In order to do these types of tasks,…
On the battlefield, the weapons you employ are only one part of the equation for success. The human body is so easy to pierce, slash, bludgeon and burn that organized warfare is basically impossible if you do not have the right protective gear. This is why suits of armor came into existence. Warriors in the…
