Washington, D.C. is home to a lot of impressive architecture. Did you know that one of the gargoyles of the National Cathedral is Darth Vader?
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The exact origins of the spookiest holiday aren't known, but it is widely believed that it is rooted in the Gaelic Samhain festival which was later Christianised. During Samhain, large bonfires were lit which would attract bats - hence the close connection of Halloween and the flying mammals.
Both male and female turkeys have that red dangly bit under their chins, also known as the waddle. They also have a red bit on top of their beaks called a snood. According to some studies, males with longer snoods seem to attract more female turkeys, who see it as a sign of health and excellent turkey genes.
Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
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The exact origins of the spookiest holiday aren't known, but it is widely believed that it is rooted in the Gaelic Samhain festival which was later Christianised. During Samhain, large bonfires were lit which would attract bats - hence the close connection of Halloween and the flying mammals.
Both male and female turkeys have that red dangly bit under their chins, also known as the waddle. They also have a red bit on top of their beaks called a snood. According to some studies, males with longer snoods seem to attract more female turkeys, who see it as a sign of health and excellent turkey genes.
Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
Microsoft’s anechoic chamber in Washington, USA, is the quietest place on earth. Large foam wedges cover the surfaces, muffling all the reflections from the floor, walls, or ceiling. The room has a negative decibel rating at -20.6 decibels.
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