The sun is at the very heart of our solar system and it is also the largest object in it. If viewed from earth, we see it as a glowing yellow ball of light floating in the sky. It has been a huge influence in the many cultures in the world. We know that the sun itself is venerated and worshipped in
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Green pepper plant sizes are partly dependent on the species and the environment. On the average, they can attain a height of 20 inches. Some have been known to get as high as 36 inches. The plant is also known as the bell pepper. Overview The bell pepper is best known for flavoring food in differen
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The smallest star known so far is OGLE-TR-122b. The solar radius is 0.12. That’s about 167,000 km. That means the star is only 20% bigger than Jupiter. Jupiter meanwhile, is about 800 times the size of earth. However the mass of OGLE-TR-122b is 100 times that of Jupiter. Specifications The s
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Native to North America and Europe, the button mushroom is known for its scientific name Agaricus bisporus. It is often called by other names including Swiss brown mushroom, cultivated mushroom and white mushroom. This basidiomycete mushroom is edible, which is used widely in making different kinds
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The maximum size of Hurricane Isabel was 165 mph (270 km/h). There were 16 direct fatalities and 35 more indirectly. The total cost of damage was $3.6 billion in 2005; it is worth $4.8 billion in 2009. Places Affected by Hurricane Isabel The hurricane struck Greater Antilles and several states in t
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Snow thickness is measured in centimeters. However, melted snow (that is, the water equivalent) is measured in millimeters. The instrument used is the snow gauge. How the Snow Gauge Works The instrument is made of two components: the copper catchment holder and a gauge. The gauge is set on a pipe
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Using the right aquarium gravel sizes is required for your fish. For an average size fish tank, you can use 2-3” of #3 gravel. #3 gravel is about .2 cm to .5 cm. There are also bigger types such as #5 gravel. The bigger ones are about the size of a pea. How to Measure the Required Gravel If you wa
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If there is one species of fish that has a more misleading name, it would have to be the Chilean Sea Bass. First of all, it doesn’t even originate from Chile, though it can also be found in the Chilean coasts. And second, it’s not even really a bass, either. The Chilean sea bass is more
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The palm tree is definitely a symbol of tropical beauty. It stands tall among all the other plant families with its numerous species, accounting currently to about 2,600. One issue concerning this tropical symbol is the size. Palm tree size ranges from a small 4 feet to a tall 50 feet, depending on
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The deepest ocean trench is the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. It is 10,911 meters (m) or about 35,797 ft. It is about 6.78 miles (mi). The others are indicated below. Other Ocean Trenches The second deepest is the Tonga Trench also at the Pacific Ocean. It is 10,882 m (or 35,702 ft; 6.76 mi)
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