Pelican — A pelican, is a large water bird with a large throat pouch, belonging to the bird family Pelecanidae. Along with the darters, cormorants, gannets, boobies, frigatebirds, and tropicbirds, pelicans make up the order Pelecaniformes. Modern pelicans, of which there are eight species, are found on all continents except Antarctica. They primarily inhabit warm regions, though breeding ranges reach …
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Owl — Owls are a group of birds that belong to the order Strigiformes, constituting 200 extant bird of prey species. Most are solitary and nocturnal, with some exceptions (e.g. the Northern Hawk Owl). Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds, although a few species specialize in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth …
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Auklet — An auk is a bird of the family Alcidae in the order Charadriiformes. Auks are superficially similar to penguins due to their black-and-white colours, their upright posture and some of their habits. Nevertheless they are not closely related to penguins, but rather are believed to be an example of moderate convergent evolution. Unlike penguins, modern auks can fly …
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Helicopter — A helicopter (informally known as a “chopper”) is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by one or more engine-driven rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forwards, backwards, and laterally. These attributes allow helicopters to be used in congested or isolated areas where fixed …
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Curtiss Jenny — The Curtiss JN-4 biplane, known as “Jenny,” was a slow, stable, two-seater airplane first produced in the United States in 1916 to train prospective pilots for European duty during World War I. Some JN-4s were sent to England, but most were used in the United States. The Curtiss JN-4 is a series of aircraft built by the …
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B-52 Stratofortress — The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, who have continued to provide support and upgrades. It has been operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) since the 1950s. The bomber carries up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons. Beginning with the successful contract …
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Integra Naturopathics, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — Integra Naturopathics is an innovative and refreshing health concept, offering a distinctive approach to primary health care. Our unique wellness centre is based on Naturopathy, a system of medicine that will change the way you and your family think about your health and wellness. At Integra, we offer modern advances in natural therapies that you …
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On The Path of Astrology — The history of Astrology has been recorded as 75,000 years old with different schools of thought as to where it originated, some assert Egypt others Babylonia. It is the mother of modern day Astronomy. Constellations (signs), stars, calculations were all given to us by Astrology. The ancients calculated the distance between planets and their …
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Barack Obama Horoscope Date of Birth: Friday, August 04, 1961 Time of Birth: 19:24:00 Birth Sign: Leo Place of Birth: Honolulu Longitude: 157 W 51 Latitude: 21 N 18 Time Zone: -10.0 Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States, and the first African American to hold the office. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is …
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Angelina Jolie Horoscope Date of Birth: Wednesday, June 04, 1975 Time of Birth: 09:08:59 Birth Sign: Gemini Place of Birth: 118 W 14, 34 N 3 (Los Angeles, California, U.S.) Longitude: 118 W 14 Latitude: 34 N 3 Time Zone: -7.0 Actress Angelina Jolie star is rising. With three – count em – Golden Globes under her belt (including Best …
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