In order to see as many living lights as possible we are beginning our dive after dark. The light show we will witness is visible light made by living creatures also known as bioluminescence. Fireflies are bioluminescent. So are a few other land dwellers, like some earthworms, centipedes and fungi. But on land, bioluminescence is rare. By contrast, in the oceans, bioluminescence is very, very …
Mistakenly perceived as a threat to humans, livestock and game animals, the panther was persecuted and hunted to near extinction by the mid-1950’s. The U.S. Department of the Interior listed the Florida Panther as endangered in 1967 and congress passed the endangered species act in 1973. As the human population expanded, panthers began to lose more and more habitat (living space). Now the Florida Panther faces …
The panthers from Florida once roamed the southeastern United States. Now, the few panthers left in the wild are confined to remote cypress swamps in southwestern Florida. The panthers are the most endangered species of mammal in the U.S. It’s estimated that there are fewer than 100 left in the wild. These last panthers live in the tip of Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee. They’re …
Nightlife does exist in Vienna. For the maximum pleasure in the city, check out our companion girls guide and find a beautiful temporary girlfriend for your stay in Vienna. Once i went to Vienna for an educational trip. Vienna, also described as Europe’s cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe, and has all …
When referring to CBD oil and other cannabis-related products, they often get mixed up between the concepts of THC and CBD. THC, which stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol is one component that is found in the resin of the plant, while cannabinoid oil, or CBD as it is more commonly referred to is the other. Both these components of the plant work on the cannabinoid receptors in …
Now the capital of modern day Egypt, Cairo is a hub in the junction of three major continents – Asia, Africa and Europe. The largest city in Africa, Cairo is home to 8 million people (about one-tenth of the Egyptian population), most of which are Muslim. The Triumphant City, Cairo, known officially as Al-Qāhirah is one of the world’s largest cities and promises many sites …
Some 5000 years ago a civilization was just awakening that would still leave us mesmerized by it’s beauty, it’s knowledge, it`s culture, it’s love of life and their preparation and belief in a better life to come in the “afterlife”. This civilization was, of course, that of Ancient Egypt. On our journey we will be able to see how this great land evolved to become …
Any problem in the eyes can make life miserable and provide enough hindrance to the daily activities. Care should be taken to protect the eyes from any infection, poor vision and myopia through diet and other self care methods. Some problems develop with aging, which is normal but regular eye care habit prevents the severity of those problems. Eyes are the most significant sense organs of the human body …
While there are a variety of foods that could be consumed, everyone is knowledgeable that there are some foods that easier to eat than others. Fruits and vegetables can offer the body with all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals that are required for healthy functioning. There are a variety of health benefits that are obtained from eating fresh fruits and vegetables . Actually, this living …
If you’re already on the second month of wearing your two-week lenses and don’t really clean and refill your case after every use, here’s another reason to clean up your entire contact lenses wearing routine. According to a study published in the journal mBio, contact lenses wearers had higher-than-normal amounts of skin bacteria (specifically Pseudomonas, Acinetobacter, Methylobacterium, and Lactobacillus) on their eyes. How the contact lenses alter eye bacteria? The study, led by Maria Gloria …
While we all know to wear sunglasses to protect ourselves from the summer sun, there are other steps we can take to maintain our eye health all year long. For example, your diet plays an important role in your overall vision. To keep your peepers in tiptop shape, opt for foods rich in vitamin C (berries), vitamin E (olive oil), beta carotene (carrots), zinc (nuts), …
In nature, there is no such thing as waste. Fallen leaves, twigs, and bits of plant material fall to the ground, where they are broken down by microorganisms, and their nutrients recycled back into the soil to feed another generation of plants. You can mimic this elegant cycle by using your yard waste as mulch, or by turning it into compost. You’ll be keeping a …
