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Elevators designed by Otis and steel frames by Jenney enabled modern skyscrapers to be built.If you look closely, you’ll see that these steel-and-glass monoliths are remarkable for reasons other than their astounding height. And here’s a taste of just how. Architectural SignificanceHumans have been constructing dwellings for over ten thousand years. During this period, the human desire to construct was condensed into the profession of architecture, which drew a wide range of quirky, creative, and tenacious people....

orange tabby coming out of a self-cleaning litter box Credit: Courtesy of Walmart In order to keep people safe and give plenty of time for items to arrive in the mail, retailers are doing early Black Friday sales throughout the month of November. Walmart is doing three different deal drops, and they just released the second round of sales. Lucky for us pet owners and lovers, it includes all kinds of pet deals!...

corgi jack russell terrier mix tilting her head Credit: Courtesy of marleysamazingadventures / Instagram Ready? Set? Go! Without a doubt, Jack Russell terrier mixes will keep you engaged and entertained. They’ve never met a stranger, and because they’re so doggone smart, they love tricks and games. If they could speak human, they’d likely give you a paw tap and ask when the next training session will be—in fact, you probably can teach them to talk!...

Black cat licks nose of woman Credit: Courtesy of Anika Moritz / Instagram You’ve heard the saying about teaching a dog new tricks, but what about cats? Cat lover Anika Moritz trained her beautiful tortoiseshell Alexis to complete more than two dozen tasks—all within the span of one minute. Their incredible accomplishment earned them a place in the Guinness World Records (though it didn’t come without a little dedication and teamwork)....

In the 20th-century space race, the Soviet Union had already taken an early lead by being the first nation to send a satellite to orbit and by sending the first person into space.On May 25, 1961, US president, John F Kennedy, gave a special address to Congress, insisting upon their commitment to ’landing a man on the moon and returning him safely back to Earth’ by the end of the decade....

Death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) are mushrooms that are poisonous.The death cap mushroom can even kill a human. These mushrooms are the reason behind 95% of mushroom poisoning deaths in the world.Mushrooms are some of the most popular vegetables, however, in the wild, there are several kinds of poisonous mushrooms that one needs to look out for. A death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides) is one such mushroom and it is not an edible species....

Distillation is the separation process of liquids having different high boiling points.By selective vaporization and condensation of the liquid mixture, the components of the mixture can be separated and purified. Various industries and laboratories use this process of distillation to separate liquids.This process was first invented by the alchemist Jabir ibn Hayyan (Geber), the documentation of which dates back to the Middle Ages. However, evidence of this process can be traced to Roman Egypt, during the first century A....

A guinea pig is also known as a domestic cavy or simply a cavy.They belong to the genus Cavia and are native to South America. They are a species of rodents and enjoy great popularity as pets.Guinea pigs are nervous, but as they are very social by nature and soon get along with people. They are very active in the daytime, but most of their noises can be heard at night as they are more relaxed at night....

Albertadromeus is a genus from the family Parksosauridae consisting of only one species, Albertadromeus syntarsus. These dinosaurs were said to have existed about 77-76 million years ago during the middle Campanian age of the Late Cretaceous period. They are the only species from the subfamily Orodrominae to have been discovered in Alberta, Canada.These ornithopod dinosaurs were ground-dwelling herbivores who fed on small plants and grasses. They are also speculated to have been among the lowest species on the dinosaur food chain....

The Algoasaurus is also known as the Algoa Bay reptile, as it was found in the Algoa Bay in South Africa. The Algoasaurus is an animal whose complete skeleton has not been discovered, and thus it becomes difficult to develop the complete image of its body.Like other sauropods, these were herbivores and used other long tails to defend themselves against other dinosaurs. The fossil remains of this dinosaur were actually discovered in 1903....

The American Shorthair cat is a popular, well-known, and pedigree breed of the Domestic Shorthair cat. They are one of the most common cat breeds in North America who are known for being low-maintenance and their gentle nature. These cats are a descendent of the Domestic Shorthair cats who lived in Europe. While those cats were random-bred, the Shorthair American cats were properly bred and then spread throughout the United States of America....

The species of a blue-crowned parakeet (Thectocercus acuticaudatus), also popularly known as the blue-crowned conure, blue-capped conure, sharp-tailed conure, or blue-hooded conure, is a revered pet that has even made an appearance on the big screen! This species has bagged a role in the movie, ‘Pauly’, as well as the documentary film, ‘The Parrots Of Telegraph Hill’. The five subspecies in which the blue-crowned conure has been divided are Thectocercus acuticaudatus haemorrhous, Thectocercus acuticaudatus neoxenus, Thectocercus acuticaudatus acuticaudatus, Thectocercus acuticaudatus neumanni, and Thectocercus acuticaudatus koenigi....

The Chinese ferret-badger is a mammal and a mustelid native to the continent of Asia. It is most common in the northeastern Indian state of Assam and central and southern parts of China. This mammal can also be found in the Indo-China counties of mainland Southeast Asia. The Chinese ferret-badger tolerates human presence fairly well and does not cause much disturbance. This ferret-badger inhabits tropical rainforest and grasslands and also rice, cotton, and soybean fields....

The rhino beetles are a type of beetle that is native to the islands of Asia. Be sure not to step on coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes) because they will spray you with an irritating liquid from their abdomen, which can cause itching for some people. The males produce loud mating calls during summer in order to attract females who lay eggs underneath tree bark or beneath decaying logs where the fungus is growing!...

In this Kidadl article, we shall be reading about an animal from the class Aves and from the family Cuculidae. The name of this species is Cuculus or common cuckoo.The Cuculus habitat range commonly includes Asia, Europe, and Africa. These species are carnivorous (mostly insectivorous) and spend their day in search of insects. Both the males and females have a gray upper body and white underbody with small legs and a long tail....

Have you ever thought and considered the life of a common garden lizard? Nobody is unfamiliar with a garden lizard as the habitat for these reptiles is present across most parts of the world. An oriental garden lizard or common garden lizard, or Eastern garden lizard, is an insectivorous lizard species that is spread widely across Asia and introduced to other parts of the world. They are also known as bloodsuckers or changeable lizards....

Did you know that sea otters are one of the smartest species on the planet? Sea otters have incredible intelligence, even when compared with other animals like dolphins and elephants that humans consider ‘smart’. Wildlife studies have shown that sea otters can stack cups, use tools, and even play basketball! There is a sea otter at the Seattle Aquarium that can use an inhaler and operate a vending machine! Sea otters use their front paws like hands to grip and open things, which is a behavior seen in very few species apart from humans....

A secretary bird was, for the very first time, described by John Fredrick Miller in 1779 and was named so due to their resemblance to the then European secretary. They are large-sized, beautiful birds that rarely fly and hunt on land. They are also known for their unique yet attractive appearance, their powerful feet that can kick, and their wings that they rarely use to fly. It is one of the most powerful birds of prey and is also known as secretary bird Sagittarius serpentarius....

What type of animal is a timneh parrot? Timneh parrot is one of the West African grey parrots and is the best companion parrot. It can be seen naturally in West and Central Africa. It is one of the most intelligent birds which can grasp and understand the human language. Fun Timneh Parrot Facts For Kids What do they prey on? Seeds, fruits, palm nuts, and leafy matter What do they eat?...

Vagaceratops irvinensis, also called Chasmosaurus irvinensis, was one of the most remarkable horned dinosaurs that have left its imprints on the history of evolution. The extinct species was initially classified under the Chasmosaurus genus but later it was attributed a genus of its own. According to research, this dinosaur belonging from the Late Cretaceous period was a close relative of Kosmoceratops richardsoni. Renowned authors named Mark A.‭ ‬Loewen, Eric M.‭ ‬Roberts, ‬Joshua A....