(/) Etymologically, the terms are distinct: “geek” appeared in the 19th century, coming from “geck”, a word of German origin that means “silly”, while “nerd” appeared in the USA in the 1960s and may originate from the slang in English…
1) CHIMPANZEE Chimpanzee females (Pan troglodytes) are those who go to fight! They are the ones looking for a partner when the ovulation period approaches. But don’t settle for just one! Each one mates with several in the same reproductive…
Both born in Texas, bonnie and Clyde grew up in the poverty of the Great Depression. At that time, many families were forced to migrate to heavy work – like Clyde’s father, who accepted a job on a cotton plantation.…
Who leads this list is the blue whale, over 30 meters long, but closely followed (believe me!) by a gigantic jellyfish! These two big guys are among the largest animals ever to inhabit Earth’s oceans. To give you an idea,…
Because in Russian this suffix indicates which family the person belongs to. Gorbachov, for example, is part of the Gorbach family. And it’s not just the «ov» that indicates family origin. “Male surnames end with ‘ov’ or ‘ev’. The feminine…
Like any drizzle, a hurricane forms from the evaporation of water into the atmosphere. Obviously, the hurricane is not just any rain: it is a megastorm, with storms that can last a week and winds that exceed 200 km Water…
The most “usable” pieces are given away or sold to characters from the fashion world: stylists, models, artists and fashion critics. The most extravagant costumes, on the other hand, usually return to their creators’ ateliers. Normally, the pieces presented in…
(/) The popcorn kernel (Zea mays everta) it pops because it contains more water (between 12 and 16%) and has a more resistant husk than common corn. When the seed is exposed to heat (minimum temperature of 170°C), the encapsulated…
Many breeds emerged naturally, from the miscegenation of various animals. But man also contributes to this process, carrying out planned crossings and selecting generations and generations of puppies until he arrives at new dogs. “To create a breed, the person…
»> Here in Brazil, paramedics in American films are called rescuers or rescuers. Several professionals can work in this area, from doctors to nursing assistants. Urgently find out about a profession that can save you from indecision about your career.…