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Have you ever wondered where the oldest continuously published newspaper comes from?Well perhaps not, but that and other interesting facts about Maryland can all be found here! Maryland is a state famous for its blue crabs, its many seasons and its feral ponies.There are so many cool facts about Maryland, as well as some surprisingly creepy ones. Did you know that Ouija Boards and spooky authors of Gothic fiction also had their start in this state?...

Billy Gunn Birthday Highlights Birth Name Monty Sopp Place Of Birth Austin, United States Age 60 years old Birth Date November 1 1963 Billy Gunn Facts Child Star? no Occupation Professional Wrestler Education & Qualifications Sam Houston State University Net Worth $3,000,000 Current Partner Paula Heaney Sopp Children Colten, Austin Sopp About Billy Gunn Billy Gunn is one of the most legendary professional wrestlers in American history.He got his start in the early ’90s and quickly became a fan favorite with his tag team partner, Road Dogg Jesse James....

Brian Cushing Birthday Highlights Birth Name Brian Patrick Cushing Place Of Birth Park Ridge, New Jersey, USA Age 36 years old Birth Date January 24 1987 Brian Cushing Facts Child Star? no Occupation Football Player, Football Coach Education & Qualifications Bergen Catholic High school Net Worth $5,000,000 Current Partner Megan Cushing Children Kai Cushing, Cayden Cushing. Parents Frank Cushing, Antoinette Cushing Siblings Michael Cushing, Michelle Cushing About Brian Cushing Mr. Cushing is a famous American football player who was named the ‘Defensive Rookie of the Year’ with the Houston Texans in 2009....

Courtney Thorne-Smith Birthday Highlights Birth Name Courtney Thorne-Smith Place Of Birth San Francisco, USA Age 56 years old Birth Date November 7 1967 Courtney Thorne-Smith Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actress, Writer Education & Qualifications Net Worth $8,000,000 Current Partner Roger Fishman Children Jacob Emerson Fishman Parents Lora Thorne, Walter Smith Siblings Jennifer Smith About Courtney Thorne-Smith Courtney Thorne-Smith is an American actress from San Francisco, California.Courtney Thorne-Smith is most known for her recurrent appearances on ‘Two And A Half Men....

Daniel Ricciardo Birthday Highlights Birth Name Daniel Joseph Ricciardo Place Of Birth Perth, Australia Age 34 years old Birth Date June 30 1989 Daniel Ricciardo Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Racing Driver Education & Qualifications Newman College Net Worth $50,000,000 Parents Joey Ricciardo, Grace Ricciardo Siblings Michelle Ricciardo About Daniel Ricciardo Daniel Joseph Ricciardo is counted among the finest formula one drivers in the world with many awards and victories to his name....

Dave Franco Birthday Highlights Birth Name Dave John Franco Place Of Birth California, USA Age 38 years old Birth Date June 11 1985 Dave Franco Facts Child Star? no Occupation Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Musician Education & Qualifications University of Southern California Net Worth $10,000,000 Current Partner Alison Brie Parents Betsy Lou Franco, Douglas Eugene Franco Siblings James Franco, Tom Franco About Dave Franco Dave Franco is a well-known American actor who was born on June 12, 1985 in the state of California....

The white-tailed antelope squirrel is a small ground squirrel and is often seen running around the desert on hot days. The squirrel family includes ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, and others who belong to a similar class, order, family, kingdom, or phylum. They are good seed dispersers making them essential for the sustainability of the environment. They compete for food with other species in the wild and share dens with round-tailed ground squirrels....

Arizonasaurus is a reptile of the archosaurian category which existed in the Mesozoic era. They are an extinct species of the family Ctenosauriscidae. Going more specific, they are ctenosauriscid archosaur that lived in the Middle Triassic period. They were very closely related to crocodiles and could be called the mixture of crocodiles and dinosaurs.They were initially found in the Middle Triassic upper Moenkopi Formation of northern Arizona. The paleontologist Samuel Paul Welles named this type of species Arizonasaurus babbitti the year 1947....

A black-capped vireo, also known as Vireo atricapilla or brown headed cowbird, is a rare songbird found in different parts of the United States and Mexico. Black-capped vireos are quite small in size and the average length of these bird is around 4-4.5 in (10-12 cm) and they weigh around 0.01 lbs (8.6 g). An interesting feature about these birds is their loving nature. Both male and female black-capped vireos help each other during the process of nesting and incubation....

The timid black-flanked rock-wallaby, a tiny and very nimble mammal that dashes among rocky outcrops and caves in central and western Australia, is a sight to behold. It only comes out at dusk to eat grass, leaves, bark, and fruits. But it’s a wonderful sight on bright winter days when this magnificent creature can be seen soaking up the sun’s rays. These beautiful wallabies are extremely nimble, with cushioned paws and a long tail for balance, allowing them to move quickly and easily across uneven terrain....

Black-Throated Magpie-Jay, Calocitta Colliei as it is scientifically known, belongs to the Corvidae family. The habitat of this bird includes woodlands but is known not to inhabit or prefer humid woodlands. The Black-Throated Magpie Jay range includes Sonora, Jalisco, Colima. The oldest pair in the family is known to breed during the breeding season. 3-4 eggs are laid and the incubation takes place for about 16-21 days. The Black-Throated Magpie-Jay ( Calocitta colliei) is blue on the upperparts and white on the underparts with tail tips ending in white color....

Carnotaurus is one of the largest and most interesting dinosaurs you’ve ever heard about. It lived during what we now call the Late Cretaceous period, which lasted from approximately 155-144 million years ago - the time in history when these creatures roamed around. It had huge claws on its feet. They had incredibly long necks and tails which made up over half their total length when fully grown and weaponized horns on top of their heads as well - this was used both defensively against predators but also offensively during mating season....

Do you want to learn interesting facts about a specific type of wren? In this article, you will learn interesting facts about the Carolina wren.The Carolina wren, Thryothorus ludovicianus, is a beautiful North American song-bird found abundantly in south-eastern United States. These birds can also be seen in north-eastern Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, Honduras and Nicaragua. The largest wren species found in eastern America, these birds are commonly found in dense vegetation like bottomland woods and suburban areas with thick vines and bushes....

The Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus) is a shorebird that resides in China and East Asia. These birds inhabit wetlands, swamps, and also grasslands. During their breeding season, the male birds bear a black mantle with white wings. Their breeding plumage changes into a dark brown coloration during winters. These are sedentary bird species and are spotted motionless on the shore in search of their prey.They prey on a variety of invertebrates and also small fish, frogs as well as other smaller birds....

A genus of carnivorous dinosaurs, the Dubreuillosaurus generally belongs to the middle Jurassic period that spanned from the end of the Triassic period, 201.3 million years ago (mya) to the beginning of the Cretaceous period, roughly 145 mya. Only one species, the Dubreuillosaurus valesdunensis, belongs to the Dubreuillosaurus genus.The estimated length and weight of the species are said to be around 16 ft (5 m) and 550 lb (250 kg) respectively, and these dinosaurs were 30 ft (9 m) tall....

We all loved ‘The Good Dinosaur’ movie, it was wholesome! But would you like to read an article about a not-so-good dinosaur? Read on to learn interesting facts about a fierce dinosaur from the Cretaceous era. This article will not only tell you about its appearance and history, but also details about its habitat, range, when and where it was discovered, its size, weight, and length!Eotyrannus is an extinct genus of Tyrannosauroid theropod dinosaur, that first occurred during the Early Cretaceous....

Life around us isn’t always limited to the sky, earth, or even just the surface of the water, and people from Friday Harbor Laboratories, such as Mackenzie Gerringer, have helped us realize so! Welcome to the world of wispy, ghostly, purple, and pinkish-white animals from 22,965 ft (7000 m) and below - the ethereal snailfish. Discovered for the first time at the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, this species is making headlines for its capabilities to endure and adapt to the extremely harsh conditions of living under high water pressure zones....

If you are someone who gets super excited about the study of birds, then greater bird of paradise would, for sure, fascinate you. The greater bird of paradise, being the largest bird in the Paradisaea genus, is also referred to as Paradisaea apoda or legless bird of paradise. The Swedish botanist and zoologist Carl Linnaeus named it so. Linnaeus named them apoda, which means legless. Are they really legless? No! The reason for this name would surprise you....

The hairless bat or Naked Bulldog bat (Cheiromeles torquatus) is a species of free-tailed bats that is native to southeast Asia. They belong to the family Molossidae and are found in places such as Thailand, the Philippines, Borneo, Singapore, and Sumatra; and usually inhabit caves and other crevices.This species of free-tailed bats are largely insectivorous and leaves the roost early in the morning to find prey. They are characterized and named after their hairless bodies and their bulldog-like appearance....

The Indian hog deer or Axis porcinus or Hyelaphus porcinus, the scientific name, is sometimes referred to as axis deer. The native home ranges are throughout India and parts of Pakistan and they are also found in Nepal, Bangladesh, Yunnan province of China, and mainland area of Southeast Asia and have been introduced in many other parts like Australia and the United States and are mostly found in national parks and similar area throughout Asia....