The Albatross Adaptations信天翁
#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 catch more air, letting the albatross fly more efficiently, faster [...]
The Texas Horned Lizard’s Unique Adaptations 德州角蜥
#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 filled with scales and spikes that are so hard and [...]
Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection達爾文天擇說
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 defied Christianity! So, what changed his mind? Well, three things [...]
History of Alexander Academy 艾力的故事
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 frustrated with the English schooling system in Taiwan which was [...]
The History of Taipei 台北的故事
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 food and water. However, that soon was to change, when [...]
Unique Cities世界都市
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) Description: Venice different names due to its unique characteristics. City [...]