Friday, 16 December 2016

Angry stick-muncher

Ezra Levant looks like an angry stick-muncher to me. You be the judge. He used to work for Sun News Network. That should tell you something about that organization too.


Thursday, 15 December 2016

Ezra Levant is dangerous

It is a fact that Ezra Levant and his website are a danger to critical thinking and to society in general. He should not be listened to in any serious way. He is viciously cruel to anyone who disagrees with him. He cannot be trusted.

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Dog's nose.

The wetness of a dog’s nose is essential for determining what direction a smell is coming from.

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Longest Kiss.

According to the Guinness World Records, the record for the longest-lasting kiss goes to Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat of Thailand. These champion smoochers locked lips for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds.

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Arctic Char


Arctic Char is the only fish species found in Lake Hazen on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic.

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Snowflakes

The world’s largest snowflake was reported to be 15 inches across and 8 inches thick. The Guinness Book of World Records states that this giant snowflake was found at Fort Keogh, Montana on January 28, 1887.

Tuesday, 2 December 2014

Thursday, 23 October 2014

Sergeant-at-Arms

The Sergeant-at-Arms at Canada's House of Commons is responsible for the building services and security of the House of Commons.

Friday, 17 October 2014

Estonians

Toronto is the city with the largest population of Estonians outside of Estonia.

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

Friday, 25 July 2014

Sleep with me?

Sharing a bed reduces the level of cytokines involved in inflammation that can trigger heart disease, depression and autoimmune disorders.

Monday, 21 July 2014

Moths..

There are moths that drink the tears of sleeping birds...

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Bald Eagles

During breeding season, male and female bald eagles work together to build a nest of sticks, usually located at the top of a tree. The nests can weigh up to a ton and measure up to 8 feet across. Once paired, bald eagles remain with each other until one mate dies, then the surviving bird will find another mate.

Friday, 27 September 2013

BBQ

The word "barbecue" comes from a Taino word for "sacred fire pit"

Wednesday, 4 September 2013

Cold road...

The Dempster in Canada's Yukon Territory is the only public highway to cross the Arctic Circle

Thursday, 29 August 2013

Syria...

Civilization in Syria was one of the most ancient on earth, dating back to the Neolithic period. Too bad civilization has left the place during 'modern' times.


Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Giant Clam

The Giant clam, Tridacna Gigas, is the largest bivalve mollusk. It can weigh more than 200 kilograms (441 lb) and the shells of Giant Clam can measure up to 4 ft across. The Giant clam also has a lifespan of over 100 years.

Wednesday, 21 August 2013

Liverpool, Nova Scotia

The inner harbour of Liverpool, Nova Scotia, near the mouth of the Mersey River was once the site of a small 18th century Acadian settlement known as Lingley.

Friday, 16 August 2013

Trans-Canada Highway

To qualify as Trans-Canada Highway, the paved road must be at least 6.7 m wide with unpaved shoulders of at least another 3.3 m on either side. Hills cannot exceed six degrees of slope angle, and drivers must always be able to see at least 183 m down the road ahead. It took until 1971 for the full length of the road to be completed to this standard.

Thursday, 15 August 2013

Sand Castle

The world’s tallest sandcastle measured 49.55 feet high and was completed on July 4, 2007 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and sponsored by Best Western of the Carolinas.