432 that the nectar’s pH was as high as 9.2 (the known pH range of all species is 3–10), and when placed in acid, the red nectar turned yellow. No other chemical data were supplied with the pigment. The red pigment of the nectar is a tri-O-substituted aurone with a ...
He turned fiercely on Darling. "Since when have children like you come to the knowledge of storms? And who is the man who has plotted the hurricane-courses of the Paumotus? What books will you find it in? I sailed the Paumotus before the oldest of you drew breath. I know. To the ...
One day, I was surprised to find that when the sun rises in the east in the morning, the sunflower faces east; When the sun is hot at noon, the sunflower stands upright like a firm soldier; At noon, when the sun set in the west, the sunflower turned to face the west again. At...
while the aluminum alloy tube and sturdy glass fiber ribs ensure durability and wind resistance. **Versatile and Convenient Design** This umbrella is not just a sunshade; it's a multifunctional tool that adapts to your needs. The three-folding pattern makes it compact and easy to carry, perfe...
speed. Of the twenty-four seconds only five remained and still he was obscured. And, as the fatal seconds passed and we realised that the sun was being defeated, had now indeed lost the race, all the colour began to go from the moor. The blue turned to purple; the white became livid...
Ascended Extra: Well, sort of - her parents turned up for the Gaia Rock bit of The Lost Age Badass Princess: She gets up from being effectively bedridden for several days, and immediately takes off with a bunch of random strangers to go save the world... and she's just so calm and...
The field of sunflowers turned towards the sun throughout the day. 7 Rose Prone to pest issues, requiring careful maintenance. Regular spraying is necessary to keep the roses free from aphids. 5 Sunflower Represents positivity and strength in many cultures. She wore a sunflower pin to signify...
The blue turned to purple; the white became livid as at the approach of a violent but windless storm. Pink faces went green, and it became colder than ever. This was the defeat of the sun then, and this was all, so we thought, turning in disappointment from the dull cloud blanket in...
One day, I was surprised to find that when the sun rises in the east in the morning, the sunflower faces east; When the sun is hot at noon, the sunflower stands upright like a firm soldier; At noon, when the sun set in the west, the sunflower turned to face the west again. At...
I turned around. On the table was an empty glass and a glass half-full of brandy and soda. I took them both out to the kitchen and poured the half-full glass down the sink. I turned off the gas in the dining-room, kicked off my slippers sitting on the bed, and got into bed. ...