Running has been a popular athletic event around the world throughout history. Different types of runs may be called footraces, marathons, sprints, dashes, relay, cross-country, or endurance races... Read more
A barn is a classic farm building used for sheltering animals or items. Barn types may be named for their purpose; for example, a dairy barn is used for milking cows and a tobacco barn is used for drying tobacco after it is harvested. Others have specific names, like stable or shed... Read more
The term demon, also spelled daemon or daimon, can be traced to ancient Greek religion. It described a supernatural power or god. In some myths, they were considered lower gods that were still superior to humans... Read more
The rhinoceros family contains some of the largest land animals in the world, including the northern white rhinoceros, southern white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, Indian rhinoceros, Javan rhinoceros, and Sumatran rhinoceros. They are native to Africa and Asia... Read more
The dragon is a mythical and often mystical creature. Dragons are typically serpent-like and scaly with batlike wings. Some breath fire, ice, or water... Read more
Oranges are a citrus fruit. They originated in China as a cross between a mandarin (often called a mandarin orange) and a grapefruit. They have become a symbol of the state of Florida in the United States due to... Read more
A couch is a piece of furniture designed to seat two or three people. Couches are usually upholstered (covered in fabric), with arms and a back for leaning against. Some couches recline or pull out to form a bed... Read more
A tooth is a hard structure located in the mouth of humans or animals. Teeth are used to chew food, crushing and pulverizing it in a process scientists call mastication. The top of the tooth is called the crown, with one or more roots beneath. The outside is called the enamel... Read more
The Ferris wheel is a common sight at fairs, carnivals, theme parks, and other attractions. Sometimes called "revolving observation wheels," Ferris wheels consist of ridable open or enclosed cars that travel the circumference of a large upright wheel... Read more
Skateboards are the necessary equipment for the sport of skateboarding. Skateboards are generally made of maple plywood with a polyurethane coating. The rider... Read more
The coyote, also known as the prairie or brush wolf, is a member of the dog family native to North and Central America. Coyotes resemble wolves but are smaller in size... Read more
The tree limb, branch, or bough is a division of a tree where smaller portions branch from the main trunk. The tree's crown is home to many animals, including birds, squirrels, and in tropical areas, monkeys... Read more
Hamsters are small rodents often kept at pets. They are similar in appearance gerbils and the larger guinea pigs, which are also childhood pets. They are well-known for running on hamster wheels and stuffing food into their bulging cheeks... Read more
The goldfish is an ornamental carp that is often kept in aquariums or in ponds. It was domesticated by the Chinese over 1,000 years ago. Today, goldfish and their relatives can be found all over the world... Read more
The swan is a type of large waterfowl or water bird. They are known for their grace, both as they glide across the water and as they fly with slow wingbeats in a V-formation... Read more
A noose is a type of coiled rope. The most innocuous use of a noose is the lasso... Read more
Rope is defined as an "assemblage of fibres, filaments, or wires compacted by twisting or braiding (plaiting) into a long, flexible line." Rope is also called cable or cord... Read more
A king is a male ruler. Today, we often think of a king as ruling over an entire country. In ancient times, however, kings often ruled over tribes, cities, or districts... Read more
A queen is a female monarch, the counterpart to a king. Today, 26 monarchies rule over more than 40 countries. Foremost modern queens include Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom... Read more
Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in our solar system. Saturn is named after Roman god of agriculture. It is located 887 million miles (1,427,000,000 kilometers) from the sun. It is so far away that it takes 29.5 Earth years for Saturn to travel around the Sun. Saturn also has seasons, but each of these lasts about seven years... Read more