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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Soul mates: 5 of 98
Two souls destined to be together, separated for thirty years, only to be reunited once again. This is the story of Edgar and Diane, two soul mates who found each other after being separated since they were less than a year old. Their first encounter had been when they were just babies; Diane was the oldest at five months old... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment How do reptiles reproduce?: 1 of 5
Reptile reproduction varies between species. Most reptiles reproduce sexually, while a few are capable of asexual reproduction. There are six families of lizard and one family of snake that are known to reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis. Depending on the species, reptiles reproduce by either laying eggs or giving bi... More..
Sciences > Zoology The interesting reproductive habits of coral: 3 of 11
Coral, like almost every other living organism that calls the ocean "home," is a fascinating animal. The coral head, an image most are familiar with at the mention of coral, appears to be a single organism, while it is actually comprised of many individual, yet identical polyps. So how do those little coral polyps reproduce t... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Ways to control your anger: 10 of 35
We've all felt it at one time or another. Your adrenaline starts flowing, muscles tense up, heart starts beating faster, your mind is irritated and you lash out at anyone or anything that crosses your path at the wrong time. It's called anger. If left unmanaged, anger can lead to problems with your health, personal relationsh... More..
Sciences > Zoology The eating habits of octopuses: 5 of 15
Monster of the deep, it is anti-social, lurking in rocky crevices, it lives and travels alone, its hideout marked by shells and fragments of its victims. The octopus with its eight arms, round body and very distinct eyes is one of the most intelligent and resourceful creatures of the ocean. The octopus, a carnivorous marine m... More..
Sciences > Zoology Understanding the four groups of reptiles: 2 of 5
The class Reptilia consists of over 7,000 living species which belong to one of four main reptile groups. Those four main groups are crocodilia, sphenodontia, squamata, and testudines. Despite all reptiles being air-breathing, cold-blooded vertebrates; each group of reptile is uniquely different.The order (or group) crocodili... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather The life cycle of a hurricane: 6 of 12
Pre-existing weather disturbances, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and light winds. Oceanic and atmospheric conditions play a key role in the life cycle of a hurricane. From tropical depression to hurricane, these tropical cyclones can have a life span as long as two to three weeks.The birth of a hurricane, or tropical cyclon... More..
Sciences > Zoology How do reptiles breathe?: 1 of 2
Inhale. Exhale. Although respiration differs in each main reptile group, all reptiles breathe air through the use of lungs. Despite lacking a diaphragm muscle, reptiles have a diaphragm-type respiratory system and the act of breathing is accomplished by the reptile moving its throat or rib cage. Air flow through the lungs is ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law How to change your name: 8 of 15
Given to you at birth, your name identifies you as an individual person. But what if you don't like the name you were given? One might think that changing your name would be a dreadful and time consuming task; however it's actually fairly simple.Federal law allows for changing one's name at will, and many states allow you to ... More..
Sciences > Zoology What do reptiles eat?: 5 of 9
Reptilian dining habits vary between species with most reptiles being carnivorous. Reptiles use their teeth only to hold their prey, as opposed to chewing or tearing apart their prey as do many mammals. Some reptiles have specialized feeding habits and dine on a single type of food or prey. The North American egg-eating snake... More..