Archive for May 7th, 2006
Polypodium vulgare (Polypody)
Sunday, May 7th, 2006Common name: Polypody Scientific Name: Polypodium vulgare Scientific Classification Kingdom Plantae Division Pteridophyta Class Pteridopsida Order Polypodiales Family: Polypodiaceae Genus: Polypodium Polypody can often be seen growing along the branches of oak trees or even on old roofs. Its dark green fronds are deeply lobed and give the appearance of a double-sided comb. It makes [...]
Fun Dogs Facts & Pictures
Sunday, May 7th, 2006Canis Familiaris is the Latin name for dog. Do dogs dream? If you look at your dog while it’s sleeping, sometimes you’ll see its eyes move and twitch under its eyelids. Humans do this too, and we definitely dream. So researchers are almost positive that dogs have dreams too. But guess what? No one knows [...]
Beautiful Pictures Of Lindisfarne Castle
Sunday, May 7th, 2006Lindisfarne is an island in the North Sea, just off the coast of north east England. When the tide is out, the island is accessible via a paved road. However, when the tide is in, the road is underwater. The ruins of St. Aidan’s monastery are on the island and open to the public. The [...]
