North America articles Tag

Growing Strawberries in 7 Questions

buds and which can root to give birth to new plants). It is a species native to Europe and temperate Asia, found from Turkey to China, as well as in North America. This plant, which has long been harvested in the woods, was only introduced quite late into gardens, around the 16th century. Which var ...

15
Mar
2007

The Statue of Liberty: the emblem of New York

pt for the flame which is covered with gold leaf. Copyright: skeeze She is wearing a crown whose seven points symbolize the 'Seven Continents' (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Antarctica) and the seven oceans of the globe (Arctic, Antarctic, North and South ...

25
Sep
2008

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

g sequelae if it is not diagnosed and treated. How to protect yourself from ticks? Currently, there is a proliferation of these parasites in Europe and North America, presumably linked to climate change. That's why it's essential to remain vigilant during walks or activities in the forest. Preve ...

27
Apr
2009

Ragweed: the scourge of allergy sufferers

1- How to recognize common ragweed? Common ragweed or Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an herbaceous plant of the same family as the Sunflower, the Asteraceae or Compositae family. It is an invasive annual plant that develops on vacant and poorly maintained land, construction sites, roadsides, and fallo ...

26
Apr
2010

Bee balm: 5 good reasons to grow this plant

bee balm offers a beautiful colorful bloom. The bee balm or Monarda didyma is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Lamiaceae family. It is native to North America. This lovely bushy plant is appreciated for its summer blooming, which is colorful and very generous. It also has dense, aromatic folia ...

27
Nov
2013

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

of a flower with yellow petals and a black center. But in reality, there are many varieties in the Helianthus annus family. This plant, native to North America, was introduced to Europe in the 16th century. Today, there are over 60 varieties, some of which are grown for their seeds and oil, w ...

24
Sep
2021

Games: The 5 most popular casino games

ar in both physical casinos and virtual casinos, such as paid online casinos in Quebec. 5- Craps craps, which is played with dice, is very popular in North America and somewhat less known in Europe. It is a money game played with only two dice. But, while there is only one dealer in blackjack, th ...

09
Feb
2022

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

ce fruit in the second year and can continue to be productive for about 30 years. A bay to discover While it is commonly cultivated in Russia and North America, the camellia remains largely unknown in Western Europe. Although it belongs to the same botanical family as Honeysuckle (Lonicera), ...

27
Apr
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

x right now, it's because doctors are facing a novel situation. This is the first time this virus has appeared in non-endemic countries in Europe and North America. This disease is a zoonosis, that is, a virus transmitted from animals to humans, the first cases of which were observed in 1958 in m ...

06
June
2022

Singing: what is gospel music?

in the early 20th century. This musical genre has its origins in three centuries of slavery. It was in the 17th century that black slaves came to North America from Africa with their culture, beliefs and musical traditions. Today's gospel songs reflect the influence of African music, jazz and ...

27
Sep
2022

Sport logging: a sport that brings the wood.

rt. In France, this discipline is still relatively unknown and surprises with its rustic and unusual nature, even though it has been very popular in North America since the end of the 20th century, as well as in Germany and the Nordic countries. There has been a federation in France for 15 years, ...

22
Aug
2023

Common food additives promote several cancers.

k. However, it has the merit of sounding the alarm about ultra-processed foods, which represent 30 to 60% of the energy intake of adults in Europe and North America. Other recent research suggests that emulsifiers could disrupt the gut microbiota and increase the risk of inflammation and thus the o ...

22
Feb
2024

Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Montauban

The Forbidden Forest finally arrives in France After touring Europe, North America, and Asia, the attraction Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest experience is finally arriving in France to the delight of French fans. More than 200,000 visitors are expected for this event named Harry Potter: The Forbidde ...

18
June
2024

Cloud seeding: what danger?

ary purposes. 3. Which countries use cloud seeding? Today, the technique of cloud seeding to combat hail is used on all continents, from Australia to North America, including Italy and Brazil. Meanwhile, Russia and China have already used this technique to extinguish forest fires or for more trivia ...

09
Sep
2024

Science: Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water

not succumbing to the marketing and image of purity promoted by major bottled water brands... especially since it is often misleading! In Europe and North America, you can safely drink tap water: it is not only perfectly drinkable but also closely monitored by health authorities. If you cannot sta ...

21
Oct
2024