The Sebright (IPA: /ˈsiːbraɪt/) is a British breed of bantam chicken. It is a true bantam – a miniature bird with no corresponding large version – and is one of the oldest recorded British bantam breeds.[8] It is named after Sir John Saunders Sebright, who created it as an ornamental breed by selective breeding in the early nineteenth century.[9] The first poultry breed to … [Read more...] about Sebright chicken
Null Island
Null Island is the point on Earth's surface at zero degrees latitude and zero degrees longitude (0°N 0°E), i.e., where the prime meridian and the equator intersect. Despite the name, the point is located in international waters in the Atlantic Ocean, roughly 600 kilometres (370 mi) off the coast of West … [Read more...] about Null Island
Syringa vulgaris
Syringa vulgaris, the lilac or common lilac, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills.[1][2][3]Grown for its scented flowers in spring, this large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated and has been naturalized in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It is not regarded as an aggressive … [Read more...] about Syringa vulgaris
The longest trail of fossilized human footprints hints at a risky Ice Age trek
The more than 1.5-kilometer-long trail was made by a young adult carrying a toddler On a day during the late Ice Age, a young adult or teen carrying a toddler hustled across a muddy flat where mammoths and giant sloths roamed. Now, over 10,000 years later, fossilized footprints reveal that possibly perilous journey. The tracks, found in New Mexico’s White Sands National … [Read more...] about The longest trail of fossilized human footprints hints at a risky Ice Age trek
Statue of Unity
The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet),[3] located near Kevadia in the state of Gujarat, India. It depicts Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), who was the first deputy prime minister and home minister of independent … [Read more...] about Statue of Unity