Sunday, December 31, 2006
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Friday, December 29, 2006
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Wednesday, December 27, 2006
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Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Standing on One Leg
Did you ever wonder why birds will stand on one leg for a seemingly long period of time? Thanks to Google, I found the following explanation from April Holladay's WonderQuest column in USA Today.
Experts say a bird's leg gets three times more blood per heartbeat than the pectoral muscles used in flying, which are the largest muscles in his body. Consequently, he loses much more heat through his legs and feet than through his body. By standing on one leg, he can keep the other leg close to his body, inside feathers, and reduce heat loss.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Christmas Tradition
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Poinsettia
The Poinsettia was named after Joel Roberts Poinsett. During his time as Ambassador to Mexico, he wandered the countryside looking for new plant species. In 1828 he found a beautiful shrub with large red flowers growing next to a road. He took cuttings from the plant and brought them back to his greenhouse in South Carolina. Even though Poinsett had an outstanding career as a United States Congressman and as an ambassador he will always be remembered for introducing the poinsettia into the United States.
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Monday, December 11, 2006
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Friday, December 08, 2006
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Pilot Mountain
Friday, December 01, 2006
Hand Pump
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Old Workhorse
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Windmill at Dusk
Windmills used to pump water were prevalent on many farms prior to the Rural Electrification Act.
At the dawn of the 21st century we now have wind farms with a collection of wind turbines generating electricity.
At the dawn of the 21st century we now have wind farms with a collection of wind turbines generating electricity.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Monday, November 20, 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006
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