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Chihuahua (Dog)

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Chihuahua (Dog)

Chihuahua is pronounce chih-wow-wuh.

  • Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed and are native to Mexico.
  • Chihuahuas come in many shapes and sizes and can grow up to 30-38 cm (12-15 inches) in height.
  • Chihuahuas are named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
  • Chihuahua puppies are often described as teacups, pocket size, tiny toy and miniature.
  • Chihuahua come in a variety of colours, most commonly fawn, red, cream, chocolate, white and black.

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  • Chihuahuas often don’t like being around other breeds of dogs.
  • Chihuahuas like to live in den-like, dark, secure spots such as under beds or in baskets.
  • Chihuahuas often tremble when stressed, excited or cold.
  • Chihuahuas are sometimes fussy eaters, but wet or fresh food are most appealing to the dogs.
  • Chihuahuas normally have litters of 1-5.
Bibliography:
Chihuahua (Dog) 20 March 2013, Wikipedia, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chihuahua_(dog)>

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Along the yellow brick road.

  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is also known as the “Wizard of Oz”.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a fantasy children’s book by L. Frank Baum, an American, and was illustrated by W.W. Denslow.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first published on 17 May 1900 by  George M. Hill Company, in Chicago.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz had sold one million (1,000,000) copies by 1938 and three million (3,000,000) copies by 1958.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is about girl named Dorothy who finds herself in a new magical world and needs to find a way home, meeting the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion on her travels.

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  • The name ‘Oz’ from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz came from Baum’s filing cabinet label “O-Z”.
  • Many parts of Baum’s life experiences are included in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has been translated into over fifty languages.
  • Baum created 13 sequels of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, at the urging of his numerous young fans.
  • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was first made into a musical in 1902, and also made into the famous 1939 film, ‘The Wizard of Oz’, which was not the first screen adaptation.
Bibliography:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 20 March 2013, Wikipedia,<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz>

Empire State Building

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Empire State Building

Big, big, big building.

  • The Empire State Building is a skyscraper with 103 floors, mainly consisting of offices.
  • The Empire State Building is located in Manhattan, New York, United States.
  • The Empire State Building is 443 meters (1453 feet) high, and was the first building to have over 100 floors.
  • The Empire State Building was constructed from 1930-1931, and with the property, cost $41 million.
  • The Empire State Building was named after New York’s nickname, the Empire State.
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Empire State Building
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  • The Empire State Building is owned by 2800 people who have invested in the company, Empire State Building Associates L L C.
  • The Empire State Building is currently under renovation worth $550 million to make the building more ecological and to restore and enhance some of its original features.
  • The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 40 years, from 1931 to 1972.
  • Over thirty people have committed suicide by jumping off the Empire State Building.
  • In 1945, an aeroplane crashed into the Empire State Building, due to foggy conditions, killing 14 people.
Bibliography:
Empire State Building 9 March 2013, Wikipedia, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_State_Building>

Basketball

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Basketball

Dribble, dribble, jump, shoot, score!

  • Basketball is normally a non-contact sport that requires the player to throw balls through a basketball hoop to score points.
  • Basketball is typically played in two teams of five players, with one ball, and a basketball hoop mounted 3 metres (10 ft) high on a backboard at each end of the court.
  • Basketball is one of the most popular sports worldwide.
  • Basketball was invented by Dr James Naismith, a physical education teacher, when he nailed a peach basket to a wall for his students on a rainy day in 1891, in Massachusetts, USA.
  • Basketball originally used a soccer ball until brown basket balls were produced for the purpose, until the modern orange, more visible balls were introduced in the 1950s.
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Basketball
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  • The first official basketball game was held in 1892, with nine people playing.
  • Basketball was first played in the Olympic Games in 1936.
  • A standard basketball is 75cm (29.5 inches) in circumference, although basket balls used in women’s tournaments are usually slightly smaller.
  • Basketball is generally played indoors on a basketball court, the standard size being 26.8 meters (94 feet) in length and 15.2 meters (50 feet) in width.
  • Professional male basketball players are generally 1.9 meters (6 ft 3) in height or taller.
Bibliography:
Basketball 7 March 2013, Wikipedia, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball>

Protea

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Protea

There are so many interesting flowers.

  • Proteas are also known as sugarbushes.
  • Protea flowers are native to South Africa.
  • Proteas are named after the Greek mythology god ‘Proteus’ who can change it’s form, as there are many different looking proteas.
  • Proteas were introduced to Europe in the 1700s by keen botanists.
  • Proteas are from the family Proteaceae.

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  • The South African cricket team is named after the protea; calling themselves ‘The Proteas’.
  • The protea genus has approximately 100 species, all evergreen, ranging from small shrubs to large trees.
  • Proteas flower in autumn, winter and spring and are very popular as cut flowers and are widely used by florists.
  • Protea leaves often feel like leather.
  • Protea flowers are pink, cream or red in colour.
Bibliography:
Plant Profile: Protea 2011, Gardening Australia, <http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1866643.htm>

Toothbrush

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Toothbrush

Toothbrush scares those germs.

  • Toothbrushes are hygienic equipment used to rid teeth of food and bacteria.
  • Toothbrushes, which come in different shapes, sizes and bristle textures, are usually hard plastic sticks with a head of nylon bristles, which are used to brush teeth.
  • Sticks, twigs, feathers and quills were all early toothbrushes.
  • The first use of bristles on toothbrushes was in China, around 619-907 AD.
  • Toothbrushes were traded from China to Europe and became popular in the 1600s.

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  • Toothbrushes were first patented by H N Wadsworth in 1857.
  • Some toothbrushes are electric and some toothbrushes have removable heads.
  • Toothbrushes became common in America after World War II, after the American army taught their soldiers personal hygiene, including brushing their teeth daily.
  • According to the Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, toothbrushes are the number one thing Americans can’t live with out.
  • William Addis, an Englishmen, is said to be the first mass producer of toothbrushes, which were made from bone and animal hair in the 1780s, after he came up with the idea in prison.
Bibliography:
Toothbrush 20 March 2013, Wikipedia, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothbrush
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