By R. L. David Jolly Television and movies bombard us with the evolutionary idea that there are intelligent beings living on other planets and that they have visited the earth on numerous occasions. Some go so far as to suggest … Continue reading
By R. L. David Jolly Oil is a very important part of our lives. We use oil to make gasoline and diesel fuels for our cars, trucks, trains, ships, planes and other forms of transportation. Oil is also used to … Continue reading
By R. L. David Jolly The crocodile family consists of 23 species of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials. They are found in 90 countries and islands throughout the world. They need plenty of water and warmer climates. The American and … Continue reading
Some of the most colorful and fascinating creatures in all of Creation are birds. They vary in size from the tiny Bee Hummingbird of Cuba (0.056–0.071 oz and 2.0–2.4 in) to the roadrunner of Africa, the ostrich (140-290 lbs and … Continue reading
By R. L. David Jolly Have you ever heard of Ellsmere Island? It’s the tenth largest island in the world with about 75,767 square miles in size and is Canada’s northern most land mass. The Inuit natives call the island … Continue reading
As early as the 10th century, French peasants were telling a fairytale about a little girl and big bad wolf. Similar tales were known from 14th century Italy. Some of those tales were titled The False Grandmother. In 1697, Frenchman … Continue reading
If you are reading this, then you are using some form of computer: desk top, lap top, Kindle or other type of tablet. We rely on computers for so many things these days. They are used for homework, work, email, … Continue reading
What is your favorite kind of cheese to eat? I am really fond of a good aged Swiss cheese or provolone cheese on a ham sandwich. I also like to use shredded Parmesan cheese on my salads. For snacking, … Continue reading
When I was kid a long, long, long time ago in a state far, far, far away, everyone knew that Christmas was the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Yes, we had Santa and presents and a tree, but the … Continue reading
How much do paleontologists really know when they study the fossilized bones of extinct animals? By studying the places on the bones where muscles attach, they can learn how powerful those muscles were which does help them guess as to … Continue reading
Ducks are fun to watch. As they walk on land, their waddling looks so awkward and often comical. But when they take to the water or the air, they become masters of their environment. Unlike most larger birds, ducks have … Continue reading
Halloween is over, but ghosts, witches and other spirits are still popular in today’s culture. Some of the more popular TV shows feature ghosts, medians and psychics. One of the most popular novel and movie series, Harry Potter also focuses … Continue reading
When you see pictures of elephants, you generally notice their massive size, large ears, trunk and tusks, but rarely do you think about hair. When I mention hair and elephants at the same time, most people think of woolly mammoths … Continue reading
Most people think of paleontologists as being college graduates and professors, all of whom are adults. People like Philip Currie of the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Alberta, Canada, Robert Bakker who discovered that Allosaurs cared for their young and Jack … Continue reading
I love watching birds. I love to watch them feed at our birdfeeders in the back yard and I love to sit and watch birds fly. Where I live, we have lots of cardinals, tufted titmouse, Carolina chickadee, song sparrows, … Continue reading
If someone or something is attacking you and you need help, you yell for help and hope someone hears you. You may also wave your hands and jump up and down or even run as fast as you can, all … Continue reading
Next to the sun, the moon is the largest and brightest object in the sky. When lit up by the sun, the moon lights up the night. The moon has fascinated mankind since the day God made Adam in His … Continue reading
Of all the different grains grown around the world, do you know which one is the most grown? Most people will answer wheat or rice, but it’s neither. Corn is the number one grain grown around the world. However, a … Continue reading
When you think of lumberjacks, do you think of these strong rugged men who chop down trees for a living? Now days, many lumberjacks use power saws and heavy equipment to cut down trees to be used for lumber. Have … Continue reading
When I was a kid growing up, I was fascinated with all kinds of animals, but especially snakes. There were many times that I would catch a small snake and take it home in hopes of being able to keep … Continue reading
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