There is a crime that is growing rapidly around the world. This crime can happen at any time and at any place, and anyone can become a victim. It is also a criminal activity that most of the time you don’t even have knowledge that you have become a victim. What is the crime? Identity […]
In 1973, the U.S. Congress passed the Endangered Species Act, designed to protect animals with declining numbers. Congress designated different areas of protection under the act. Endangered species are animals that will likely become extinct throughout a portion or all of their natural range. Threatened species are animals that will likely become endangered in the […]
Stuff You Never Knew About The Snakes Jumbo fact…The venom from a king cobra is extremely strong as you might expect from the world’s largest venomous snake. It’s so strong it can actually kill an elephant. Snake in the woods (joke)…Two guys are hunting in the woods, one of them goes behind a bush to answer […]
One of the fastest growing crimes around the world is fraud. Fraud takes many different shapes and forms, but the bottom line is that the end result is a loss by the consumer. Fraud, especially involving credit cards can take place in many different ways. However, in order to avoid being one of the many […]
You are walking down the street, or standing in a crowded location or even waiting in line to go into a movie. What do all of these scenarios have in common? They are all potential locations where you could be a victim of a robbery. FindLaw Robbery Overview Robbery Information by the FBI The Crime […]
It’s really quite hard for kids today. Though they might not have to deal with the problems of yesteryear, like having to ride in vehicles without seat belts or frequently breathing secondhand smoke, kids today have other, newer problems. Largely these problems relate to two topics: money management and new technology. No matter how well […]
Currency and Money Guide for Kids At a young age, kids learn a very valuable lesson that will carry them through the rest of their lives – if you want things, you need money! Whether it be gum from a machine in a store, new clothes at your nearby mall or the latest video game, […]
Stuff Your Never Knew About The Ostrich A herd (about 12) of ostriches has one dominant male and one dominant female. She will only mate with him but he mates with other females as well. An ostrich can live to the age of 30 or 40 in the wild. If you fancy an ostrich egg […]
Stuff Your Never Knew About The Crocodile The back skin or “hornback” is covered in bones (called osteoderms) and has been used by some tribal people as protection against spears, arrows and even bullets. The word crocodile originates from the Ancient Greek word crocodilos, which means “lizard.” Crocodiles have a much more powerful bite than caimans […]
Stuff You Never Knew About The Snakes Snake joke…One snake says to the other “Are we the kind of snake that squeezes it’s prey to death or the type that has a deadly venomous bite?” The other snake says “Why do you ask?” He replies “Because I just bit my lip” Speedy snakes… The Black Mamba […]