I have owned my Corolla since 1994. Overall it has been a great car, but like any vehicle it does need maintenance sometimes. The Spark Plug Tube Seals don’t fail often on these vehicles. Mine went bad for the first time around 150,000 miles. I discovered the failure one night when I was driving on ...
Polar Bears, Seals and Caribou, Oh My! According to the National Snow and Ice Data Centre in Colorado, last year marked the lowest Arctic winter ice extent (the area of ocean covered by it least 15 percent of ice) since 1979. These changes are important because as more of the sun’s energy reaches the ocean’s ...
Along with pandas and whales, harp seals are frequently viewed as icons of environmentalism and animal rights. At this point in the history of the harp seal species, they are considered to be of “lowest risk” or “least concern” for extinction. Although harp seals are not endangered, there are several threats to the species, and ...
CHOPS & SEALS FROM TIMES OF OLD A “chop” (or seal) is an artifact from ancient Chinese times that surprisingly survives to this day. After the Chinese language appeared in its written form, Chinese writing was an exclusive activity belonging to the world of scholars and well educated government officials. Some surmise that the tradition ...
Male southern elephant seals, mirounga leonine, are the largest seals in the world. They can measure up to 20 feet (6 meters) in length while females only reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) long. Males weigh up to 8,157 pounds (3,700 kilograms) while females are only 881 to 1,984 pounds (400 to 900 kilograms). ...
For anyone who is aspiring to join the military’s finest special operations group, the Navy SEALs, there are a few things you should know before enlisting. History of the Navy SEALs The SEALs began operation in the summer of 1941, just after World War II broke out, and were known as Amphibious Scouts and Raiders. ...
Great Stuff is an expanding, insulating spray foam, used to seal up gaps and cracks around the home. When it comes to insulating your home and saving money on your energy bills, Great Stuff is truly, well, great stuff. Great Stuff comes in spray cans with long, thin straws that allow you to apply it ...
