9. Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) – A species of herbaceous perennial plant. It is an exceptionally red, waxy flower found throughout gardens in Costa Rica. The showy flowers are used in decorative arrangements while the flower buds are an important ingredient in the Nonya dish laksa. In North Sumatra, the flower buds are used for […]
Traveling has become increasingly tiresome, but as families move farther away from each other and lifestyles become increasingly global, it’s hard to avoid it. Increased security checks and rising luggage fees soured many to what used to be considered a special event. Still, some of those regulations have started to ease up, and prices for […]
Sarah,a cheetah who was considered the world’s speediest land mammal,passed away at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in the US last week. She was 15 years old and was put to sleep due to her “diminishing quality of life”,said the zoo in an discussion.The typical lifespan of a cheetah is 8-12 years. Sarah was […]
