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I am a full time mom to three wonderful little girls and am celebrating ten years of marriage to my husband, Jim. We tend to move around a lot and writing is my way of staying grounded.

This year I took on the role of Girl Scout Leader to my oldest daughter's

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Sciences > Archaeology What is an artifact in archaeology?
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Achaeological artifacts are objects that are made or modified by a human culture, and then recovered by archaeological endeavors. Often these objects are stone tools, pottery, metal objects like buttons or armory and personal items like jewelery and clothing. Bones found to have been manipulated by humans are also considered... More..

Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to archaeozoology
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Archaeozoology allows us a glimpse into the past through the study of animal remains in prehistoric times. Mainly consisting of bones, teeth and shells, this line of study helps scientists determine which animals were used in human diets, as well which animals were used for transportation, decoration and even pets. There is ... More..

Sciences > Zoology Behavior of the Bull shark
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One of the most dangerous sharks to human beings - the bull shark. This feisty and extremely aggressive fish is among the three sharks most likely to attack a human being in the shallows, the other two being the great white and the tiger shark. In fact, the bull shark can be credited with the most number of shark attacks in ... More..

Sciences > Zoology Physical attributes of the Goblin shark
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Aside from the hammerhead shark the goblin shark has to be one of the more bizarre-looking sharks in the world's oceans. A deep-sea shark, the goblin was first discovered off the shores of Japan in the 1800s by Japanese fishermen and, though it can be found in most deep waters, it is more prevalent near Japan. The goblin spe... More..

Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to battlefield archaeology
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Battlefield archaeology is an important tool in discovering how past battles were fought and won. While historical documents are handed down by man and contain the possibility of human manipulation, physical evidence is unmistakable. Battlefield archaeology began in 1983 with Dr. Douglas D. Scott's study on the battle of Lit... More..

Sciences > Astronomy Facts about Mars
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Mars, hands down a favorite among science fiction writers, gets it's name from the Roman God of War. Mars, though much smaller then Earth, has roughly the same surface area that Earth does. Mars' spectacular terrain is the most varied and probably the most interesting of all the terrestrial planets. The largest mountain in t... More..

Sciences > Archaeology How to become an archaeologist
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Indiana Jones probably opened up the world of archeology to millions who had no idea what it was. And while most archaeologists in the real world won't be risking their lives to find ancient treasures like the Holy Grail, the path to a career in archeology is the same. Archaeologists have four main areas of employment and di... More..

Sciences > Zoology Eating habits of Great White sharks
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The Great White Shark. Carcharodon carcharias. Jaws. He is the legendary great eater of the oceanic deep and the very name conjures up images of a mindless flesh-tearing killer. Second only to the Orca in its position to the top of the food chain, the great white is the largest predatory fish in the ocean, reaching lengths o... More..

Sciences > Zoology Physical characteristics of the Hammerhead shark
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The silhouette of the Hammerhead shark is one of the most recognizable shapes in the entire ocean. There are nine known species of Hammerhead shark, all extremely aggressive predators. Three of the species can be dangerous to humans because of their ability to attack ferociously if provoked. In general they shy away from hum... More..

Sciences > Zoology Why the Killer whale attacks other whales
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Killer whales, otherwise known as Orcas, are actually the largest members of the dolphin family, and as such are not whales at all. They are the great hunters of the ocean, often being compared to wolves for their hunting ability and desire to remain in a pack, or pod. They are not usually violent creatures but are at the to... More..

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