#1 Wingspan First, there is the humongous wingspan. A pigeon, at most, has a 72 cm wingspan. The albatross is totally out of the pigeon’s league, with a wingspan of 3.5 meters- 350 cm. That’s larger than the length of a small car! Of course, this means that the wings [...]
#1 Scales Ants are the horned lizard’s main source of food. However, if you eat one ant, you’re declaring war on a whole colony. Ants start biting you and swarm all over you. So, the horned lizard has developed a special defense against these ants- a wall. It’s skin is [...]
People believe that the theory of evolution was sparked by the trip on the Beagle. And it partially was. When Charles Darwin was 22, he set off on a chartering ship- the Beagle. He came from a religious family where his father wanted him to be a preacher but he [...]
Often, when we talk about history, we discuss things like war, countries and politics. But, history doesn’t need to be that complicated... Everything around you has a history from your house, your parents, your school and yourself. Let’s take a journey through Alexander Academy’s! In 2008, Principle Sophie grew [...]
Taipei is a rich city with a lot of people who come from all corners of the earth. Before everyone else, the Ketagalan people settled the area of Taipei. Back then, it was a lake, and a useful one, at that. The surrounding tribes used it as a source of [...]
Venice, Italy - Built on a series of islands and mudflats (have to travel by boat/ through water to get throughout the city) Where: Europe Unique Features: Built on a series of islands and mudflats (to get around the city, you have to travel by canals or boats) [...]
This month, the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8th. We thought we would take you through history with a quick timeline on how women’s rights have developed over the years and give you an idea of some of the most influential women in history. 1911: The first [...]
Oprah Winfrey - Oprah Winfrey, Oprah as she is better known, is an American TV show host who guides the people of American. Her ability to convince people to read books, adopt lifestyles, change personalities and even vote are truly impressive. Coming from a tough childhood in a split family, [...]
