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The 2nd largest city in Texas which was founded in 1841 and incorporated in 1871

No longer just the snake or lizard captured from your back yard, pet reptiles have become a major industry with exotics imported from all over the world. Reptiles are ectotherms and must back in the sun or find a warm spot to get warm and become active. Keeping reptiles as pets requires equipment, knowledge, and special care. To learn more about how to properly provide the needs of pet reptiles, come into our Pet Reptile category.

The Great Awakening was a time of religious revival in the 17th-20th century in Colonial America and the United States of America. There have been 3-4 Great awakenings according to many historians.

Ask questions here about the protective equipment American football players wear, from helmets and pads to gloves and cleats.

Questions involving or relating to National Security of the United States, including US agencies.

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War War 1 ended on the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day or the eleventh month. Now, the 11th day of November is set aside to honor those who have served, and too often died, for their country. Originally called Armistice Day, that day is now called Veteran's Day. Ask and answer questions about Veteran's Day here.

One of the biggest benefits of the internet is the ability to bring together virtual communities of people with common interests. The ability to discuss opinions and share knowledge through these media can lead to many questions on processes and protocols.

Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565 AD.

With a total area of 440,831 sq mi, Columbia is a constitutional republic located in the northwestern part of South America. It is the 29th largest country in the world by population at more than 45 million as of 2010.

Trucks and SUVs are among the extensive product lines manufactured by the American automaker Ford Motor Company. Some of the models that belong to these product lines are the Ford Escape, the F-650, the Ford Transit and the Ford Cargo.

Nomads are any community of people who have no settled home. They wander from place to place seeking fresh sources of food for themselves or fresh pastures for their animals. Some nomadic groups move among settled people selling small items they have made, doing specialized mending, entertaining or begging. Nomads keep themselves separate from other people and usually speak their own language among themselves even though they also know the languages of the people around them.

Also known as tubectomy, tubal ligation is a major surgical operation wherein the fallopian tubes are pinched shut, sealed or severed to prevent fertilization. Some studies show that tubal ligation lowers the risk of ovarian cancer.

The concept of the Incident Management System (ICS) was developed several decades ago, in the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in California. Over the course of 13 days in 1970, 16 people lost their lives, 700 physical structures were destroyed and over one-half million acres burned. Although all of the responding agencies cooperated to the best of their effort and ability, numerous problems with communication and coordination hampered their effectiveness. As a result, Congress mandated the US Forest Service to design a system that would “make a quantum jump in the capabilities of Southern California wildland fire protection agencies to effectively coordinate interagency action and to allocate suppression resources in dynamic, multiple-fire situations.” ICS is based on proven management tools that contribute to the strength and efficiency of the overall system and includes concepts such as common terminology, modular organization, and management by objectives.

Senior citizens refer to persons who have passed the legal age for retirement, usually over the age of 65. The term is used to avoid describing a person as “old,” which might be considered derogatory.

Pigeons are part of the Columbidae bird family, along with doves. The most common pigeon, found mostly in urban areas, is the Feral Rock Pigeon. The Passenger Pigeon was a bird that had lived in North America until it became extinct in 1914. This once-common species of animal was wiped out due to commercial hunting and habitat loss. Ask questions about all breeds of pigeons here.

A nursery rhyme is a tale in rhymed verse or a traditional song for young children popularized in the 19th century. “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and “Mary Has a Little Lamb” are some of the popular nursery rhymes.

Jaden Smith is the son of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. He starred in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and is caused by abnormal growth of skin cells. Skin cancer can be caused by sun exposure and smoking.

Strawberries are a popular fruit that is tasty eaten plain and popular for shortcakes and pies. It's ranked in the 50 highest antioxidant sources, so it's healthy, too.

Garlic and onions are both from the same bulb genus Allium. Garlic can be traced back some 7,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Both are used in a variety of food dishes and such as lasagne, bolonagise and French Onion Soup. The onion is found in three different colours; Yellow, red and white, whilst garlic is a white creamy colour. Both are said to have health benefits to humans. Garlic having antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties whilst onions are thought to help with the common cold to heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other diseases.

This category covers questions about the New England state of Vermont. Vermont was one of three states to have been once recognized as independent nations, as the Vermont Republic (1777-1791). It was later admitted into the Union on March 4, 1791 and currently has a population of around 620,000.

Sedimentary rock is formed when minerals and other organic materials are deposited in layers by water, ice, wind, or mass movement such as mudslides.

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who released her debut album in 2002.

Living outdoors, whether it is in a rough lean-to, a tent, or a Winnebago with all the comforts of home, camping is a favorite pastime for many. Spend some time in our Camping category to learn all the joys of living in harmony with nature.

If you’re traveling, check out which voltage the country you’re visiting uses before plugging in electrical appliances. In North America and South America they use 110-120 volts; most other regions use 220-240 volts.

The genus Australopithecus is closely related to the human genus Homo sharing several traits with modern apes and humans. Includes several species of extinct hominids.

The US Navy’s history and traditions are divided into two periods: the “Old Navy,” a highly respected force of sailing ships during the American Civil War, and the “New Navy,” a modern and very powerful force in the world.

Originally the Philadelphia Athletics, the Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team in the American League's Western Division. Ask questions about their players, their coaches and anything else related to the team here.