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George Westinghouse was passionate about machines and entrepreneurial ventures from the beginning.George initially owned a machine shop in New York. He was originally from Westphalia, Germany and later he settled down in the United States, where he started his entrepreneurial journey after dropping out of college.George Westinghouse had been awarded the American Institute of Electrical Engineer’s Edison Medal by 1911. Westinghouse invented the rotary steam engine, the farm engine, the reversible frog, and the signal company....

Peter was named Simon at birth.Peter was Jewish by birth. He was the first leader of the early church.Peter is also known as the first bishop of Rome. He is also the first patriarch of Antioch. Peter founded the Diocese of Rome and the Church of Antioch. His name is mentioned in all the four Gospels. His brother, Saint Andrew, was also an apostle and fisherman. In the Gospel of Mark, Peter’s method of preaching and memories are written in detail....

The meerkat is a small weasel-like animal of the mongoose family that lives in the ecosystem of southern Africa.A meerkat is a small animal of the mongoose family. The scientific name of the meerkat is Suricata suricatta.Meerkats are commonly found in the arid regions of Africa. They have a wide distribution in portions of southern Africa and are frequently encountered in the countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana. Meerkats mainly burrow in areas where the grounds are firm to hard soils....

The buffalo fish is part of a large species of fish that is also known as the suckermouth fish. This is because of the fact that this is a relatively large-bodied fish that has a small mouth pointing downwards. This species has several sized fishes of which one of the largest can be as big as 80 lb (36.2 kg).Buffalo fish can be of five species. These are bigmouth buffalo, smallmouth buffalo, Fleshy Lip, Black Buffalo, and Usumacinta fish....

schnauzer dog with cashews background; can dogs eat cashews? Credit: Eugene03 / Leticia Lopes / Getty Cashews are a sweet, buttery snack that are rich in both flavor and nutrients. When it comes to us humans, cashews undoubtedly have their health benefits, like promoting brain health, heart health, bone health, and immunity. If you love to munch on cashews and share food with your canine companion, the question of ‘can dogs eat cashews, too?...

Raspberries are adorable. They’re a gorgeous red-purple color, and bloated with cute little squishy mini-balloons of raspberry juice. No wonder people dig them, and no wonder some dogs might eat them right off the bush, out of your hand, or off the kitchen floor if you drop one. But are these tasty little pink berries they safe for dogs to eat? Experts say it all depends on a number of factors....

Rabbits are amazing pets because they are calm and can be the best cuddle buddies.Every pet comes with its own set of challenges and obstacles. Some pets are very delicate like rabbits, and they need some extra attention from their owners.It’s also very important to keep a close eye on the diet of your pet rabbit, they need to be thoroughly monitored for diarrhea or any stomach problems which may develop after eating particular foods or vegetables that are not ideal for them to consume....

The Yangtze River is Asia’s longest river which is located in China, the world’s third longest river, and the world’s longest river that flows wholly through one country.The river starts its trip in the glacial meltwaters of Tibet’s Tanggula Mountains and flows for 3,915 mi (6,300 km) before emptying into the East China Sea near Shanghai. The river runs through ten provinces of China.The Yangtze is a name given to the river by Westerners....

The Argentine blue-bill (lake duck) is a small species of birds that predominately thrive in freshwater lakes and small pools. They have a specified geographical range and are mostly found in South American countries like Argentina and Chile. Sometimes, these birds migrate to southern parts of Paraguay and Brazil to escape the winter.Males are set apart due to their deep chestnut body and cobalt blue bill. These birds have black-colored heads which extend down to their throats....

Arrhinoceratops, meaning ’no nose-horn face’, is a genus consisting of only one ceratopsian dinosaur species. It was named in 1925 by William Arthur Parks. The name of this genus was considered special as the nose-horn wasn’t a distinct bone.This creature existed during the late Campanian and early Maastrichtian ages of the Late Cretaceous period. It is believed to have co-existed with Anchiceratops. The fossil remains of this genus have been discovered in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation, three miles (4....

Buffalos are common animals that can be seen in northeast India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. But in this article, we shall be discussing some uncommon facts about this common animal.Wild Asian water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) are considered to be the ancestors of the domestic buffalos. These tough animals are very bulky and strong in nature. But alas! Asian buffalo population is decreasing. Some reasons for the decrease in their population are habitat destruction and hunting....

Do you want to identify the smallest otter in the world? Let’s make your search easy. Out of the 13 otter species, the Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest. Its weight is 10 lb (4.5 kg), and the body length is 2 ft (61 cm). The tail is 10-14 in long.The Aonyx cinereus are social animals. The group members communicate using more than 12 distinct calls and utter various shrieks and moans....

It is a fact that bats are the only mammals that can fly. They live in tropical rainforests or subtropical forests, tunnels, and caves. Few bats hibernate in caves through the cold winter months. More than half of the bat species are located in the United States, and the number of bats is declining. The most common bats seen in the U.S. have a length of 3.5 in (9 cm), with about 0....

A blue runner (scientifically Caranx crysos) is also known by several other names like hardnose, bluestripe jack, or Egyptian scad. One of the defining characteristics of blue runners is that they form schools that comprise a large number of the species moving about together. The silvery fish belonging to the jack family is harvested and caught mainly for commercial purposes. The blue runner is considered to be a relative of the green jack as they draw several resemblances with each other....

California gnatcatchers or the Polioptila californica is a long insectivorous bird that can be found living in dense coastal sage scrub growth. It was recently split from the black-tailed gnatcatcher of the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts which looked similar. It is often solitary, but in winter, it joins with other birds.Until the late ’80s, California gnatcatchers were considered to be a local form of black-tailed gnatcatcher. However, its recognition as a full species has also made it an endangered species under US Fish and Wildlife Service, as the California gnatcatchers’ limited habitat, the southern California coast, had been taken over by the housing developments....

If one is looking for a small, engaging, affectionate, highly energetic constant companion cat, then the Devon Rex cat breed is the one. A very naughty and loving cat loaded with fondness that will snuggle up to everyone. The breed has attractive personality traits, which make its owners love them for their clinging nature. With clownish behavior, these never-tiring Devons keep the environment cheery all the time.This little soul will jump around like a monkey over the cupboards and hang to the curtains and swing....

The Eurasian scops owl (Otus scops) or simply the scops owl is a species belonging to the family Strigidae, the group comprising true owls or typical owls. With small ear tufts, golden-yellow eyes, long wings, and a plumage that looks like the bark of an old tree, these nocturnal birds are primarily found in regions of southern Europe, western Asia, and Central Asia and migrate to warmer regions in sub-Saharan Africa during the winter....

Are you a fish lover? If you are thinking about transforming your water garden into beautiful prosperity and colorful ones, these ornamental fishes are for you. What is more elegant in decorating your water pond? The koi fish, of course!These koi fish that originated from Eastern Asia have a rich history. There are varieties of koi fishes that range in color, patterns, and scales.Colored variations of the Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) are raised for decorative purposes in water gardens and are known as koi or brocaded carp....

Langurs are a type of diurnal monkeys that are mostly arboreal by nature and love to live in groups. The Hanuman langur is one of the most famous species of langur found in India. The genus that langurs fall under is called Semnopithecus, and many species that can be found in countries in Africa or in South Asia such as Vietnam, house species that are endangered. These furry primates are spread across all of Asia and parts of Africa....

Pixiebob cats are one of the most intelligent and friendly domestic cat breeds. These brown spotted tabby cats usually have a mild personality. The coat of a Pixiebob cat is thick and it can be both short and long and the coat also has a woolly feel to it. This American cat also doesn’t need much grooming as weekly brushing and trimming of the nails is sufficient. Their paws have black skin and fur and these bobtailed cats have knotted or kinked tails....