Many of us have probably heard the expression "peace pipe". The meaning of the phrase is clear to many, but hardly everyone knows where it came from. It should also be noted that the phraseologism "peace pipe" has several interpretations. Everything related to it will be discussed in this essay
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All people constantly eat potatoes in one form or another. However, not everyone knows who brought potatoes to Russia. This well-known product, the history of its appearance, taste and characteristics will be described in detail in this essay
Selflessness is a quality that delights and fascinates those who do not possess it. Today we will talk about the meaning of the word, its synonyms and examples
Emotion is something experienced as a feeling that guides thinking, perception and action, and also motivates and empowers a person. The American psychologist Carroll Izard also includes interest as the main, that is, “fundamental emotions”. In our article we will talk about the concept, definition, conflict of interest. In addition, we will touch on some other equally important aspects of the category
What is a vacation? A sweet word for every student and not only. Because every person dreams of rest. Of course, the names of the latter may change, but the essence remains the same. Let's talk about the meaning of the word "vacation", the origin, make sentences and highlight synonyms for the noun
Trees are complex organisms that harness the energy of the sun, curb global warming and help keep ecosystems in balance. The external structure of a tree includes such basic parts as leaves, flowers and fruits, a trunk, branches and roots
When it comes to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, the most common associations associated with this country arise. This is, of course, football, Argentine tango - milonga - and Argentinean steak. These and other sights of Buenos Aires will be discussed in the article
Turtles are reptiles, which are distinguished from other vertebrates by structural features of the skeleton. These unique animals are believed to have lived as far back as 220 million years, making them one of the oldest reptiles, older than lizards, snakes or crocodiles. The shelled skeleton of turtles is part of the bone structure. This means that the protective shell is more than just an outer covering. It is an integral part of the animal's body
The former Soviet Union once united fifteen republics. Each had its own flag, but each of them had some common features: the main background is red, a hammer and sickle in the corner … The Union fell apart, and all the countries that previously made it up returned to their historical banners. Among them, of course, was Latvia
The "graphic dictation" technique is drawing by cells on a specific command given by the leader, and is used both in preparing children for education in an educational institution, and directly in elementary school. This type of activity contributes to the development of not only fine motor skills, but also voluntary attention, observation, thinking and other cognitive processes
Sayings about work and quotes from great people about work help to comprehend this problem more deeply. Work occupies an important place in a person’s life, and the words of the great ones are proof of this
Surely you have seen a sloppy person more than once. On the subway, he eats a greasy pie, and then stains his clothes with oil. At home, he leaves behind dirty dishes, not wanting to wash them right away. He bites his nails while away. His clothes have not known washing for a long time, and he has long forgotten about going to the hairdresser. This article will focus on the word "sloppiness". Alas, a common occurrence these days
Explain the verb that caught our attention can be short and long. If you follow the first path, then you need to give the meaning of the noun, then the infinitive and get to the desired truth. The second path includes the first, but also presupposes history. Thus, it will become known not only how it captivates, but also why, because the last aspect excites you the most if you are at least a little curious
The class Tapeworms includes a large group of living organisms. What common characteristics do they have and why are they dangerous to people?
Embryonic induction is the process of interaction between the parts of the embryo, in which one part influences the fate of another. This concept refers to experimental embryology
Mammoth is a mysterious animal whose causes of extinction are still the subject of heated discussions in the scientific community. Mankind knows how mammoths lived, but not how they died
What is a humanist? This question interests many. People roughly guess what this word means, but not completely. And due to the fact that few people delve into the essence of the issue, one strong stereotype has long been entrenched in society. It should be refuted
One of the most difficult things for a student to understand are different actions with simple fractions. This is due to the fact that it is still difficult for children to think abstractly, and fractions, in fact, look exactly like that for them
Technology is an interesting applied subject. In a technology lesson, the student comes into contact with piercing, cutting and other dangerous objects, which means that he has a risk of injury. To minimize these risks and, at best, reduce them to zero, you need to know safety precautions in technology lessons
A cell can be considered as an ultramicroscopic living structure endowed with all the functions inherent in an organism. Cellular elements called organelles perform the function of respiration, reproduction, excretion, digestion. Lysosomes are one of the types of such organelles. They belong to single-membrane structures and perform specific functions associated with the digestion of substances and whole cellular elements located in the cytoplasm
What are binary compounds? How to make their formulas, name the substances? Together we will look for answers to the questions posed
The article tells the story of the origin and use of the title, common in the countries of the Islamic world. Special attention is paid to modern states with a monarchical form of government and the emirates, which were under the control of Russia
The Vatican is a tiny corner of the world, but like a magnet it attracts a huge number of believers from all over the planet. There are also lovers of "ticks" - to visit the smallest state in the world. The Vatican is an ecclesiastical country. There are neither workers nor peasants here, because the state does not produce anything, and there is no agriculture in it either. It exists solely thanks to tourists and donations
The East African region is called the Horn of Africa due to its similarity in outline on a geographical map with a rhinoceros horn. It seems to jut out into the Indian Ocean. You can often hear the term "horn of Africa" in relation to the Somali peninsula. However, it includes more than just Somalia. The Horn of Africa also includes Djibouti, Ethiopia and Eritrea
Everyone from childhood is familiar with the "Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece", which tell about powerful gods living on the fabulous Olympus. One of the key figures with the greatest strength and power is Hera. Mythology tells that she was the wife of the supreme god Zeus and the queen of Olympus
There are events that remain in people's memory for a long time. The Great Patriotic War is a terrible disaster that affected every person. How to express gratitude to veterans? Here are examples of letters from modern schoolchildren
Works about nature is an element without which it is difficult to imagine music and literature. From time immemorial, the unique beauties of the planet have served as a source of inspiration for outstanding writers and composers, they have been sung by them in immortal creations
Benin is a country in Africa, located on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It occupies a relatively small area of 112.6 thousand square kilometers. It was once a powerful empire known as the Kingdom of Dahomey. And in our time, you can find a large number of ruins left from the once majestic palaces and temples. About where the country of Benin is located, about the history and people of this region, and will be discussed in this article
Chordates are the most highly organized organisms of all representatives of the Animal Kingdom. The characteristic features of the structure allowed them to become the pinnacle of evolution
Many people use this word in everyday life. However, not everyone fully understands what it means. What is an aphorism? How is it different from statements, quotes, etc.? Should sort this out
The main way out of the state of spiritual impoverishment of the nation is considered only the way of assimilation by the teacher, the main person in the organization of the educational process, the fundamental versatile knowledge of national culture
Folklore is the science of folk art (folklore), which studies the meanings of the verbal art of the masses and its specifics, features and patterns of development in different periods of history, the ratio of collective and personal creative principles in folklore, its relationship with fiction and others types of art, explores the origin, content and form of folklore genres, individual works, their variants, etc
Proteins are part of all living organisms, but they play a particularly important role in animal organisms, which consist of various forms of proteins (muscles, integumentary tissues, internal organs, cartilage, blood). Proteins perform the function of biocatalysts - enzymes that regulate the speed and direction of chemical reactions in the body
As a result of research by scientists G. de Vries, K. Correns, E. Cermak in 1900, the laws of genetics were "rediscovered", formulated in 1865 by the founder of the science of heredity - Gregor Mendel. In his experiments, the naturalist applied the hybridological method, thanks to which the principles of inheritance of the characteristics and properties of organisms were formulated. In this article, we will consider the main patterns of heredity transmission studied by a geneticist
In this article we will look at various definitions of the word "flaw" to broaden the reader's horizons. In addition, we will consider some types of shortcomings using the example of a specific area of application of this word (trade and services)
Beatrice Portinari: personal life, influence on world culture and Dante Alighieri. Marriage and early death
What is distillate and rectified? How to get distilled water and what is a tray column? You can find answers to these questions from our article
The State Ural Mining University is the last educational institution in Russia, which was created by order of Nicholas II. Further, the article will provide information about its origin and development, as well as the faculties included in its composition
What is the capital of the Stavropol Territory? The answer to this question is obvious - the city of Stavropol. It is a large industrial and cultural center of the North Caucasus. Mechanical engineering and instrumentation are developed here at a high level. It is worth noting that in 2013 Stavropol received a high award, taking first place in the competition "The most comfortable city in Russia"
Today we are interested in some questions of bird anatomy. We offer you to get acquainted with such a part of the body as the keel. This adaptation is found in birds and some animals. What it is, what functions it performs, we will find out here and now