Unisex Cat Names for your newborn kittens, unisex options for male or female kittens, cat names that are neither feminine nor masculine, in alphabetical order to make it easier to choose a letter orientation that fits. Choosing your cat name represents your feline, typically to others in your house because cats are more resistant than dogs to responding to a …
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Female Cat Names
Female Cat Names — A collection of female / girl cat names with lists of names that include popular cat names, unique cat names and unusual cat names… The popularity of cat names differs by nation, even nations with the same language, and new names become popular over time. The ranking of most popular cat names can be assessed, in …
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Male Cat Names — A collection of male / boy cat names with lists of names that include popular cat names, unique cat names and unusual cat names… The popularity of cat names differs by nation, even nations with the same language, and new names become popular over time. The ranking of most popular cat names can be assessed, in …
Read More »Who invented the helmet, and what is it made of?
A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head to protect it from injuries, a variation of the hat. Ceremonial or symbolic helmets (e.g., English policeman’s helmet) without protective function are sometimes used. The oldest known use of helmets was by Assyrian soldiers in 900BC, who wore thick leather or bronze helmets to protect the head from …
Read More »The Lion Cub
The leopard covered himself with straw, The tiger gave a yawn. And in the peace of the afternoon, The lion cub was born. He opened his big blue eyes so wide, That lion cub so small, And only his parents really knew That he was there at all. He tried to sit up and look around- He even tried to …
Read More »Said The Whale
“Zebras have stripes and leopards have spots, And pigs have a curly tail, But I haven’t anything nice like that- I’m only a great pig whale.” “Oh, dear Mr. Whale,” the animals cried, “You don’t need to make such a fuss. You can swim, and spout water-a most clever trick. Now why should you envy US?” ∼ Porter G., Hilda Offen, Pradera, …
Read More »Why are South Africans called the Proteas?
The giant or King Protea, South Africa’s national flower, is the largest of the proteas species, which make up an important part of the Cape Floral Region, a major global biodiversity hotspot and UNESCO World Heritage site. The South African cricket team got its name from this flower with pink and yellow petals. Similarly, South Africa’s rugby team is called …
Read More »Who was Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Yugoslavia (which is now Macedonia) in 1910 and died on September 5, 1997. Her parents were Nikola and Dronda Bojaxhiu. They named her Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, but she changed her name to Teresa on May 24, 1931. Mother Teresa taught geography at St. Mary’s School in Calcutta, India from 1929 to 1948. When she …
Read More »Who was Mona Lisa?
The identity of the famed muse of Leonardo da Vinci was a mystery until recently. German researchers claim they have solved the mystery of the woman who was Mona Lisa. They believe it was Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of a wealthy merchant in Florence named Francesco del Giocondo. The discovery is based on notes by a Florentine official who …
Read More »Who was Lady Godiva?
Long ago, in Anglo-Saxon times, the people of the town of Coventry, in England, were saved from paying very heavy taxes by the action of their countess Godiva, who rode naked round the town to prove to her husband, Earl Leofric, that she was ready to do almost anything to make her people’s life easier. This is legend, and in …
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