In 1868, Thomas Henry Huxley described evidence that birds evolved from dinosaurs. This is currently the most widely-held scientific theory about the origin of birds, and it's helped shape today's view of dinosaurs as swift and agile instead of plodding and clumsy. This theropod is part of ...
Sure, you're gonna run into a few frowns on people's faces in South Dakota from time to time, especially during the cold weather months. And during those years when Ma Nature is still making you break out your snow blower in late April. But generally speaking, outside of that, one wo...
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July is great though - Rainy season honeymoon period. over a year ago Reviewed this property Matthew C West Fargo, North Dakota 0 Votes We went the end of April which is the end of the dry season. Weather was perfect! Mid to high 80s creeping into 90 daily. Sunny. Warm. Fantasti...
Discover “Lost Dakota,” the Grizzly-Bear-Infested Territory the U.S. Government Forgot Share this post on: About the Author Jennifer Geer Jennifer Geer is a writer at A-Z Animals where her primary focus is on animals, news topics, travel, and weather. Jennifer holds a Master's Degree...
Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you - and what you do affects it.
How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon is explained below. Written byBrian Tang,University at Albany, State University of New York Hail the size of grapefruitshattered car windowsin Johnson City, Texas. In J...
Annualsgrow for only one season, dying off as temperatures drop in the winter. They need to be replanted yearly. Perennials survive through the winter— although they may die back to the ground — and regrow each spring. A plant will grow as a perennial if it is rated for a specific ...
The saying "happy as a clam" cropped up in America during the early 19th century, especially in the northeastern states. Clams don't have smiling faces – the simile is derived from the longer expression "happy as a clam at high tide." Didn't grow up ocean-side? Here's what it means...
The relative humidity of the air affects how comfortable we feel. But what is humidity, and what is "relative humidity" relative to? Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. If you are standing in the bathroom after a hot shower and can see the steam hanging in the air, or if...