If the only thing you know about Planktons is that they live with SpongeBob Squarepants, you might want to read further. Let me tell you what they really are. Planktons are microscopic organisms that drift along the river, sea, and ocean. There are two basic kinds of planktons. One is the Zooplankton, and the other…
DetailsHey everybody! This is me playing guitar, and I’m covering one of my favourite songs of all time: Ocean by John Butler Trio. Fellow blogger Ali made a post featuring the original video, so here is my tribute to one of the best instrumentals ever. Enjoy!
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Olympic torch-bearing dates back to the earliest Olympics in Ancient Greece. The relay of the Olympic Flame symbolizes the “spreading the message of peace, unity and friendship,” where the torch is passed down from one Torchbearer to another. For all you Harry Potter movie fans out there, below is Rupert Grint carrying the torch (yay, this…
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Hi everyone! So I’ve just came back from my two-week volunteer trip to Tanzania, and I thought that I should share my experiences with you guys. First of all, I would like to thank the Amazing staff members of Projects Abroad for answering all my naggy questions before the trip, and their wonderful care while…
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If you’re not busy this Friday, and you wanted to see/try all of the trucks in Calgary, then visit the Simmons building near the East Village in downtown. August 11 marks the one year anniversary of the Food Truck Pilot Project in Calgary; our wonderful mayor Nenshi was on board with the food truck idea…
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Designer Yasutoki Kariya uses the principle of Newton’s Cradle to create a brilliant piece of artwork.
With 302 total events at the London 2012 Olympics, there are a whole host of different athletes competing in their various disciples, training their body day and night for four years to excel.
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The thought of getting one’s wisdom teeth out scares many a teen. A week ago I got my wisdom teeth out.
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Before the surgery I talked over the procedure with my surgeon. Then I awaited surgery.
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Yum! Liquid nitrogen ice cream! If you love ice cream but hating waiting for it to freeze, then liquid nitrogen ice cream is perfect for you. Liquid nitrogen is -196°C, which is 200°C colder than your fridge. 76% of the atmospheris gases are composed of nitrogen – so don’t worry, you won’t die after eating…
DetailsIt would appear that nowadays, modern science has taken on a much more greater significance in the minds of the public, mainly due to the recent surge in media exposures of the bizarre discoveries that physcists have made over the past century. Unfortunately, media sources vary greatly in their abilities to explain underlying scientific discoveries and far too often…
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Whilst I was away up in Westlock County (a short drive from Edmonton), I decided to pull an all-nighter for one of the nights I was there. It didn’t go to waste, I managed to capture this beaut of a photo with my iPhone! Enjoy!
I’m sure you have all heard of Tchaikovsky’s “Sugar Plum Fairy” before, whether you’re an avid fan of his pieces, or this piece in particular was used as background music for a movie or television show you’ve watched. It’s whimsical and light – but if you listened to it, would you be able to identify…
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What’s one of the most craved foods during the summer? Gelato! (Okay, maybe it’s ice cream… but they’re kinda similar). But gelato isn’t a fancy name for ice cream! So how are gelato and ice cream different? Essentially, the difference comes down to the amount of fat, density and flavour intensity. Gelato contains less fat,…
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As ridiculous as this topic sounds, I bet it hits pretty close to home. Since summer’s dragging on we’ve started to become sluggish in the mornings. All the drive of this summer being “The Best and Most Productive Summer Ever” has probably run empty, just like every other summer. However, not all hope is gone!…
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