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Largest birds
Our today’s post is about, the largest birds based on their height, weight etc. The largest living bird, a member of the Struthioniformes, is the ostrich reaching a height of over 2.7 m (9 ft) and weighing over 156 kg (345 lb). Eggs laid by the Ostrich can weigh 1.4 kg (3 lb) and are the largest eggs in the world today.
The largest bird in the fossil record may be the extinct Elephant Birds of Madagascar, which were related to the Ostrich. They exceeded 3 m (10 ft) and 500 kg (1,120 lb). The last of the Elephant Birds became extinct about 300 years ago. Of almost exactly the same proportions as the largest Elephant Birds was Dromornis stirtoni of Australia, part of a 26,000-year old group called mihirungs of the family Dromornithidae. The tallest bird ever however was the Giant Moa, part of the moa family of New Zealand that went extinct about 200 years ago. This moa stood up to 3.7 m (12 ft) tall when it was erected in an unnatural position, but weighed about half as much as a large Elephant Bird or mihirung due to its comparatively slender frame. The largest carnivorous bird was the phorusrhacid Brontornis, an extinct flightless bird from South America which reached a weight of 350 to 400 kg (770 to 880 lb) and a height of about 2.8 m (9.2 ft).
The largest bird ever capable of flight was Argentavis magnificens, a now extinct member of the Teratornithidae group, with a wingspan of up to 8.3 m (28 ft), a length of over 3 m (10 ft) and a body weight of 80 kg (176 lb.).
Thus I think that you got some info about some of the largest birds... Keep in touch and see you in next post...
Werewolf
Hi everyone, our today’s post is about a character that is well known by us through films, comics and so on… The character is none other than Werewolves, also known as lycanthropes. They are mythological or folkloric humans with the ability to shape shift into wolves or anthropomorphic wolf-like creatures, either purposely, by being bitten by another werewolf, or after being placed under a curse. This transformation is often associated with the appearance of the full moon, as popularly noted by the medieval chronicler Gervase of Tilbury, although it may have been recognized in earlier times among the ancient Greeks through the writings of Petronius. Werewolves are often granted extra-human strength and senses, far beyond those of either wolves or men. The werewolf is generally held as a European character, although its lore spread through the world in later times. Shape-shifters, similar to werewolves, are common in tales from all over the world, most notably amongst the American Indians, though most of them involve animal forms other than wolves. Werewolves are a frequent subject of modern fictional books and films, although fictional werewolves have been attributed traits distinct from those of original folklore, most notably the vulnerability to silver bullets. Werewolves continue to endure in modern culture and fiction, with books, films and television shows cementing the werewolf's stance as a dominant figure in horror.
Thus there are no proofs for Werewolves to exist, but if they exist, then humans can’t able to exist…
Fuel cell
Hi everyone, our today’s post is about fuel cell. A fuel cell is an electrochemical conversion device. It produces electricity from fuel (on the anode side) and an oxidant (on the cathode side), which react in the presence of an electrolyte. The reactants flow into the cell, and the reaction products flow out of it, while the electrolyte remains within it. Fuel cells can operate virtually continuously as long as the necessary flows are maintained.
Fuel cells are different from electrochemical cell batteries in that they consume reactant, which must be replenished, whereas batteries store electrical energy chemically in a closed system. Additionally, while the electrodes within a battery react and change as a battery is charged or discharged, a fuel cell's electrodes are catalytic and relatively stable.
Many combinations of fuel and oxidant are possible. A hydrogen cell uses hydrogen as fuel and oxygen (usually from air) as oxidant. Other fuels include hydrocarbons and alcohols. Other oxidants include air, chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
Thus I think that this post is very helpful for you to know about the fuel cell. So see you in next post. Until then it’s bye from Monterines.
Payingpost.com
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Thus if your account balance reaches more than $50, then the money will be sent to your paypal account. So it is really a nice one, to write posts for money. Getting paid for blog makes the blogger to work more efficient and induces him to give more quality reviews. Thus it is really a good matter for the bloggers, that the payingpost.com is paying money for the bloggers to write quality reviews about them and other advertiser products or sites. So recommend I this site to all other bloggers to join and earn money through it. So use this opportunity in a good manner and make some money through it…
NASA candidacy requirements...
Our today's post is very important for those, who have planned to become as an astronaut and also wants to join NASA. In the post we are going to see about the qualifications that one must have to join as an astronaut in NASA.
The qualifications and requirements are as follows...
NASA candidacy requirements:
* Be citizens of the United States.
* Pass a strict physical examination, and have a near and distant visual acuity correctable to 20/20 (6/6). Blood pressure, while sitting, must be no greater than 140 over 90.
For becoming Commander and Pilot
* A bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics is required, and a graduate degree is desired, although not essential.
* At least 1,000 hours flying time as Pilot-in-Command in jet aircraft. Experience as a test pilot is desirable.
* Height must be 5 ft 4 in (1.6 m) to 6 ft 4 in (1.9 m).
* Distant Visual Acuity must be Correctable to 20/20 Each Eye
* The refractive surgical procedures of the eye, PRK and LASIK, are now allowed, providing at least 1 year has passed since the date of the procedure with no permanent adverse after effects. For those applicants under final consideration, an operative report on the surgical procedure will be requested.
For becoming Mission Specialist
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science or mathematics, as well as at least three years of related professional experience.
* Applicant's height must be 5 ft 2 in to 6 ft 4 in (1.57 to 1.93 m).
For becoming Mission Specialist Educator
* Bachelor's degree with teaching experience, including work at the kindergarten through 12th grade level. Advanced degree not required, but is desired.
Thus it is not a small matter, for becoming as astronaut in NASA, but if one can do, you can also do it. So if any one wants to become as an astronaut, try to work hard from now onwards...
Toxicity of Toothpaste
Hi everybody, welcome once again to my “Reveal of the unknown” blog. Out today’s topic is going to be about the toxicity present in the toothpaste and also about the care that elders should take, while the children are using it. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it can aid in the removal of dental plaque and food from the teeth, aid in the elimination and/or masking of halitosis and deliver active ingredients such as fluoride or xylitol to prevent tooth and gum disease.
With the exception of toothpaste intended to be used on pets such as dogs and cats, and toothpaste used by astronauts, most toothpaste is not intended to be swallowed, and doing so may cause nausea or diarrhea; fluoride toothpaste can be toxic if swallowed in large amounts. If a large amount of toothpaste is swallowed, Poison Control should be contacted immediately. Extended consumption while the teeth are forming can result in fluorosis. This is why young children should not use fluoride toothpaste except under close supervision. There are several non-fluoride toothpaste options available in the market for those who choose not to use fluoride. Natural toothpaste can contain peppermint oil, myrrh, plant extract (strawberry extract), special oils and cleansing agents.
Thus these tips will be helpful for all the parents having children in their home and I think that this post had also revealed the toxicity of toothpaste. So use the toothpaste in a correct manner and have white teeth for ever.
Alligator
Hi, I welcome you all to my blog and thanks for visiting my blog. Our today’s info is going to be about Alligator, one of the deadliest animals in the world. We know that alligator is same like an crocodile. But not more than that, right… Come let’s know more about it…
An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. The name alligator is an anglicized form of the Spanish el lagarto (the lizard), the name by which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. There are two living alligator species: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator.
The alligator has been described as a 'living fossil from the age of reptiles, having survived on earth for 200 million years'.
An average American alligator's weight and length is 800 pounds (360 kg) and 13 feet (4.0 m) long, but can grow to 14.5 feet (4.4 m) long and weigh 1,000 pounds (450 kg). According to the Everglades National Park website, the largest alligator ever recorded in Florida was 17 feet 5 inches (5.3 m), although according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission web site the Florida state record for length is a 14 feet 5/8 inches (4.28 m) male from Lake Monroe in Seminole County[citation needed]. The Chinese alligator is smaller, rarely exceeding 7 feet (2.1 m) in length. Speeds have been clocked by alligators of up to 27 miles per hour (43 km/h), making one of the fastest large reptiles on the planet.
An alligator's lifespan is usually estimated in the range of 50 years or more. A specimen named Muja has resided in the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia since 1937, making it at least 71 years old. Another specimen, Cabulitis, in Riga Zoo, Latvia died in 2007 being more than 75 years old.
Now I think that you have got some knowledge about Alligator. Thus we can know much more matter about many unknown things in coming posts. So keep in touch…
