Afghanistan is a nation located in the southern part of Central Asia. The country covers around a quarter of a million square miles and boasts a population that is just shy of 35 million. A large portion of the Afghan population resides in Kabul, which is the capital of Afghanistan. In this article, we look … Read more
According to the myth, ancient Rome was founded by two demigod brothers, Romulus and Remus, in 753 BCE, on the 21st of April. According to the legend, in an argument about who should be the city’s ruler (or in another story, the location where the city would be situated), Romulus killed Remus. Romulus then named … Read more
Orchids are stunningly beautiful and are one of the easiest flowering houseplants to care for. This is likely what makes them one of the most popular flowering plants in the world. There are 51 types of orchids in the world and each one has slightly different care requirements and origins. All types of orchids are … Read more
The US state with the initials MS is Mississippi. Quick facts about the State of Mississippi Postal abbreviation: MS Standard abbreviation: Miss Capital: Jackson The population in 2019 was just under 3 million, making Mississippi 31st in rank for population in the U.S. Mississippi became a state on the 10th of December 1817, as the … Read more
The country with a red cross on its flag is England. England is the largest country in the United Kingdom, and the origin of the red cross on the flag. Additionally, the United Kingdom – comprised of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – flies the Union Jack, which bears a red cross against a … Read more
The river oak tree, scientifically known as Casuarina cunninghamiana, is a member of the genus Casuarina. It’s the largest species of this family, reaching a height of 65 to 115 feet and a diameter of 0.5 to 5 feet. Its foliage is made up of branchlets called cladodes, which are flattened stems that resemble and … Read more
River rocks vary in size, shape, and color. You will find river rocks in riverbeds and on beaches. They are round and worn smooth from the tumbling action of the water. River rocks can be igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary. The type of rock depends on the location of the river. The weight of a yard … Read more