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Flag of Minnesota History Early Military Era During the American Civil War, the Minnesota flag was flown by eleven infantry battalions. Each one featured either the American eagle or the state seal on a scroll on a blue backdrop. 1893 In order to prepare for Minnesota’s 1893 exposition at the Chicago World’s Fair, Governor William Merriam created an all-male board. As part of its “women’s work,” the Women’s Auxiliary Board assembled a team of six people to create the state flag....

Where is Moldova? Moldova is located in Eastern Europe. The country has a surface area of 13,068 mi². It is landlocked, but close to the Black Sea. It borders Romania and Ukraine. Moldova has beautiful geography and landmarks. There are many thick green forests and rocky hills. Moldova also has lots of vibrant vineyards. The highest point in Moldova, Mount Bălănești, is 1,407 feet. The History of Moldova Early humans were present in Moldova about 800,000–1....

There is a lot of debate surrounding the Japanese Beetle Traps and whether it is an effective method to ward off the Beetle problem or not. Here we will look at the pros and cons of the Japanese Beetle Traps and few other natural methods to get rid of Japanese Beetles. What Are Japanese Beetles? Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) are invasive insect species that periodically become major pests. These beetles are voracious eaters of crops, but they also regularly attack roses and other garden flowers....

While lantana is easily propagated from existing plants, you can also grow lantana from seed. To assist with germination, scarification or soaking of the seeds for up to 24 hours is recommended. Otherwise, you can start your lantana seeds indoors 3 months before your final frost date, or directly sow your seeds outside when frost dangers have passed in the spring. Growing indoors is recommended, given the long germination time of lantana seedlings....

Comparing Lodgepole Pine vs Ponderosa Pine Lodgepole Pine vs Ponderosa Pine: Key Differences The main differences between lodgepole pine and ponderosa pine are in the number of needles per bundle, the length of the needles, the size of the pinecone, and the tree bark. They also have different odors and grow at different elevations. Both ponderosa and lodgepole are yellow pines with solid hardwood. However, ponderosa produces wood that is both harder and denser than lodgepole, which is softer....

What Is the Smartest Bird on Earth? Learn All About the Kea Bird The kea bird is one of the smartest birds on earth. They have some of the largest brains and the highest cognitive abilities in the bird world. While they don’t talk like most parrot species, keas communicate in other ways and are said to have intelligence on par with a four-year-old human child. When closely comparing their abilities in the animal world, they are most similar intelligence-wise to primates....

Numerous creatures, known as “spirit animals,” are linked to this star sign, despite its lack of a direct connection to a specific animal. What is a Gemini spirit animal? Let’s meet the Gemini spirit animals & find out what they mean! The Twins, Gemini, and Common Western Zodiac Spirit Animals Gemini Birthday: May 21 – June 20 What animal is a Gemini? The Twins are the astrological emblem for Gemini....

Japan is famous for its hydrangea season! As the rainy season starts in June and the famous cherry blossom season starts, you can witness the beauty of white, pink, and blue fields of hydrangea blooms. While visiting temples and shrines is a must-see in Japan, you can’t forget to walk through traditional gardens of various hydrangea species. But what does it mean when someone says old wood and new wood hydrangea?...

In this post, we’ll be focusing on 8 main differences in appearance, traits, and health for these two bulldog dog breeds. We’ll go through each of them in-depth in the parts that follow. Let’s get started! Olde English Bulldogge Vs. English Bulldog: A Comparison Key Differences Between Olde English Bulldogge and English Bulldog The Olde English Bulldogge and the English Bulldog are both loving, affectionate, and a bit more sensitive than other dog breeds....

Do Ostriches Have Teeth? Ostriches may be unique in their own way, but they are still birds. And as birds, ostriches don’t possess any teeth. Unlike humans and other animals, birds (including ostriches) do not require teeth to bite or chew food to digest it. Ostriches utilize a different method for doing this, which helps them effectively digest food without the need for teeth. In place of teeth, ostriches have beaks and a distinct digestive system that compensates for their lack of teeth....

Comparing a Ragdoll and a Maine Coon Cat The 5 Key Differences Between a Ragdoll and a Maine Coon The main differences between a Ragdoll and a Maine Coon cat include their size, facial features, coats, personalities, and environmental requirements. These breeds may be gigantic, but they are great family pets that would fit in well in any home.Ragdoll cats are born and nurtured in the United States. They were developed in the 1960s by breeding a unique Persian cat to achieve features similar to the standard Ragdoll....

Goats take a lot of love, but if you’re game, they can be incredibly rewarding additions to your farm-stead. Here, we’ll take a look at six of the biggest things you need to know to raise goats. Let’s get started! Goats: An Introduction Goats are members of the Bovidae family of animals, which also includes cattle, bison, and antelope. They’re closely related to their wild cousin, the ibex. Incredibly, there are hundreds of millions of goats in the world, most of them bred to provide meat and milk....

The biggest question when looking at rhino skulls is about their horns. Think about the size of a rhino horn. The average horn is 20 inches long (about 1 and ½ footlong subs), but some can reach 55 inches long (4.5 feet, think about your average third-grader!). So, do rhino skulls include these giant horns? What about the teeth in their skulls? Some rhinos have incisors that are five inches long!...

10) Freshwater Drum: 27 pounds If you are peacefully casting from your boat and you hear an odd grunting sound it might be fishing buddy expressing a fish that got away or it could be the fish itself. Freshwater drum or sometimes called sheepshead, make a low grunting noise during spawning season. The males use this odd noise to attract females. It must be working because you can find drum all over the US....

This bear is determined to have a relaxing time in the hot tub. The bear continues to battle a bit with the hot tub cover and finally gets it off. It stands on the cover for a while as if to make sure that it’s safely put away as it starts climbing on top of the hot tub. This black bear is committed to having a relaxing spa day. It doesn’t seem to be too concerned with mealtime....

Where is Lake Mead? Leak Mead is the large reservoir made by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. It borders Arizona and Nevada and is one of the two largest reservoirs in the United States. Lake Mead is around 25 miles east of Las Vegas and 130 miles west of the Grand Canyon. How big is Lake Mead? Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States by volume with a volume of 2 million acre-feet of water when full....

Whether you are just curious about their unique traits or you’re trying to sex your flock, this information will help you tell the males apart from the females in this popular chicken breed. As a note, we’re going to use information about the U.S. standard breed and not data about the smaller bantams in Australia and Britain. Comparing a Silkie Hen and a Silkie Rooster The Key Differences Between Silkie Hen vs Silkie Rooster The greatest differences between silkie hens and roosters are their size, wattles, and crown feathers....

Join us as we discover all of the key differences between skate fish and stingrays. Comparing Skate Fish Vs Stingray Skate fish and stingrays are both cartilaginous fish which means they have a skeleton that is made from cartilage rather than bone. Cartilaginous fish belong to the class Chondrichthyes and both skate fish and stingrays belong to the subclass Elasmobranchii which includes all sharks, rays, skates, and sawfish. There are currently around 200 species of stingray in the oceans today and more than 200 species of skate fish....

A lake is an entirely different habitat that hosts a variety of marine biodiversity, ranging from freshwater fish like catfish, salmon, eel, and sturgeon to aquatic birds like swans, ducks, and kingfishers. Lakes form through an inland depression caused by several reasons, such as tectonic plate movements, volcanic activities, or abandoned parts of rivers. These reasons make every lake’s depth and surface area in the world vary. But which are the deepest lakes in the world?...

Delaware has a variety of swimming areas, including beaches, ponds, lakes, and water parks in addition to natural swimming holes. Here are some of Delaware’s top swimming sites that should help you beat the heat on record-breaking hot days and help you enjoy an amazing summer. Cape Henlopen State Park Cape Henlopen State Park and its more than six miles of beachfront are located near the mouth of the Delaware Bay....