The Fly Agaric mushroom or amanita muscaria is one of the most recognizable mushroom known for its red cap and white spots. Like most raw foods, consuming fly agaric raw will make you sick. The poisonous and hallucinogenic properties of fly agaric should be boiled out before cooking and consuming. If uncooked and consumed in …
A magnetic compass is a tool used for navigation. It works by using the Earth’s magnetic field to determine direction. The magnetic field surrounding Earth has lines of force that are roughly oriented to the north and south magnetic poles. How to Read a Compass A compass has four cardinal headings, North (N), East (E), …
The Bering Sea is between Alaska in the United States and Siberia in Russia. The Bering Sea is between Alaska in the United States and Siberia in Russia. The water can be hard for boats to navigate through huge swells, icebergs, and sea ice. Many kinds of wildlife like whales, seals, sea lions, walruses, puffins, and …
Amethyst has been highly valued since ancient times and was a favorite gem of kings, often being part of royal regalia. In modern times, it is still valued as a treasured gemstone, used in jewelry and decorative objects, such as rings, wine goblets, and other ornamental pieces. Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of …
Winter begins during the winter solstice when the North Pole is tilted the farthest from the sun. This astronomical event marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. As a result, the angle at which sunlight reaches the Earth is at its lowest, casting long and pronounced shadows. This phenomenon is most noticeable …