Nature

August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew Attacks Florida, Massive Damage Is The Result - On August 24, 1992 hurricane Andrew hit the state of Florida with wind gusts as high as 175 miles per hour, resulting in massive damage and loss of life.

Strange and Unusual Uses for Bamboo - You can literally wear bamboo, play bamboo, ride bamboo, eat bamboo, and live in a house made of bamboo. Here are some of the more unusual uses for this wonderful material.

Human Uses Of Spider Silk - An article listing the known human uses of the silk spun by spiders.

Natures Own Organic Fertilizers - Many people take pleasure in gardening. They put considerable time and energy into creating pleasant environments around their houses using the very simple elements of seeds, a spade, and fertilizer.

The Magnificent National Parks of Andalucia - Besides great sunshine, delicious cuisine and a rich monumental heritage, Andalucia also offers its visitors ample opportunities to revel in its diverse flora and fauna that abound in its two magnificent national parks, 23 natural parks and 31 assorted natural reserves.

The Unknown World Of Giant Squids - This article contains everything you need to know about giant squids - from a detailed introduction to giant squids straight to a multitude of photos and interesting facts about giant squids

Do you Wear Bonsai Goggles ? - This article compares life with that of a Bonsai tree. By wearing Bonsai Goggles you will learn that getting old needn't mean being out of date !

Intelligence: The Most Important Wilderness Survival Tool - One of the biggest mistakes day hikers make is assuming they don't need to plan for wilderness survival.

Dwarfed Trees Raised From Seedlings and Cuttings - One of the most fascinating hobbies is the raising of trees from seeds sown directly in a shallow container. If the seedlings are allowed to grow for a few years, they appear like a miniature forest; the same may be done with cuttings.

Zap Thse Darn Mosquitos Where They Live - Mosquito-transmitted diseases claim one million lives every year around the world and that's why a reduction in their population is much sought after. Mosquito control plans are planned by the city corporations to eliminate their growth in the early life cycle stage known as the larval stage.