Boron is the first element in the thirteenth column of the periodic table. It is classified as a metalloid, which means that its properties lie between those of metals and nonmetals. The boron atom has … Read more
The “National Anthem of the Isle of Man” (Manx: Arrane Ashoonagh Vannin) was written and composed by William Henry Gill (1839–1923), with the Manx translation by John J. Kneen (1873–1939). It is often referred to by its incipit, “O Land of … Read more
The Marshall Islands is a small island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The islands were originally inhabited by immigrants from Southeast Asia. The first European to arrive was the Spanish explorer De … Read more
The United States entered World War II after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour and declared war on Japan. President Roosevelt issued an executive order on February 19, 1942, not long after the attack, allowing the … Read more
The center of the solar system is the Sun. The Solar System is made up of the Sun and all the planets, asteroids, and other objects that orbit the Sun. There are eight planets in … Read more
Getting in and out of relationships is a part of life. It’s more natural for us to learn to move on from a failed relationship and move on with our lives after finding a compatible … Read more
Sea water is constantly moving. On the surface, we see water moving in the form of waves. Below the surface, water moves in large currents. One of the things that many people love about the … Read more
