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Hace 13 horas · The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), is a species of toothed whale, and the only member of the genus Monodon.The most prominent feature of the species is an adult male's long single tusk that can be up to 3 m (9.8 ft). The narwhal has a mottled pigmentation, with blackish-brown markings over a white background.Instead of a dorsal fin, the narwhal possesses a shallow dorsal ridge which is thought ...
Hace 13 horas · Spanish is described as a "verb-framed" language, meaning that the direction of motion is expressed in the verb while the mode of locomotion is expressed adverbially (e.g. subir corriendo or salir volando; the respective English equivalents of these examples—'to run up' and 'to fly out'—show that English is, by contrast, "satellite-framed", with mode of locomotion expressed in the verb and ...
Hace 13 horas · Caligula was born in Antium on 31 August AD 12, the third of six surviving children of Germanicus and his wife and second cousin, Agrippina the Elder.Germanicus was a grandson of Mark Antony, and Agrippina was the daughter of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder, making her the granddaughter of Augustus. The future emperor Claudius was Caligula's paternal uncle.
Hace 13 horas · The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is a species of reptile endemic to New Zealand.Despite its close resemblance to lizards, it is part of a distinct lineage, the order Rhynchocephalia. The name tuatara is derived from the Māori language and means "peaks on the back".. The single extant species of tuatara is the only surviving member of its order, which was highly diverse during the Mesozoic era.
Hace 13 horas · A Hindu temple, also known as Mandir, Devasthanam, Pura or Koil, is a sacred place where Hindus worship and show their devotion to deities through worship, sacrifice, and devotion. It is considered the house of the god to whom it is dedicated. [1] [2] The design, structure and symbolism of Hindu temples are deeply rooted in Vedic traditions ...
Hace 13 horas · Created accidentally by a comedian, "loud budgeting" is breaking down the taboo of speaking about money. Read this and the rest of our Weekend Money features, and leave a comment, and we'll be ...
