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Yellow Magpie
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Fascinating facts and articles about interesting people, animals, nature, food, quotes, Music, TV, film and fun stuff.
- Author: Joseph Condron and Camilla McLoughlin
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About The Badger: Fierce, Neat And Proud
Badgers are the supreme builders of the woodlands. Highly caring and social, they have a fierce defensive streak which they will unleash if they are provoked. Badgers are up to 90 cm (three feet) in length and can weigh over 12 kg (28 lbs). They...
Quotes On Leadership
‘People and practices come and go, but principles of effective leadership will always remain the same – everywhere.’ Stephen R. Covey ‘No one ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him; it is th...
About The Cheetah: Maestro Of The Chase
Reaching speeds in excess of 120 kilometres an hour (75 MPH), the cheetah is well-known for being the fastest recorded land animal in the world. Speed alone is a reason why people are attracted to the cheetah. However, their placid nature is often a...
Quotes On Work
‘Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leavings things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.’ Lin Yutang ‘An idealist believes the short run doesn’t count....
About The Cave Of Altamira: Modern Art Happened 18,000 Years Ago
The Altamira Cave, is located near Sntillana del Mar, Santander, Spain. The cave is famous for its paleolithic cave paintings of wild animals in red, charcoal and ochre and is frequently described as the Sistine Chapel of Palaeolithic Art. Wh...
About The Butterfly: Beloved Cousin Of The Hated Moth
Butterflies and moths are a hugely diverse insect family. It is estimated that there are over 200,000 known species. However, moths are much more numerous than their more illustrious counterpart. Given just how close their appearances are, it is ast...
