Indiana, one of five eastern north central states, Indiana is bordered on the west by Illinois, on the north by Michigan and Lake Michigan, and on the east by Ohio. The Ohio River follows Indiana’s southern border with Kentucky. The state is rectangular in shape, and its capital, Indianapolis, lies near its center. Indiana has an extreme length of 451 …

Llama — The llama (Lama glama) is a South American camelid, widely used as a pack animal by the Incas and other natives of the Andes mountains. In South America and parts of Central America llamas are still used for beasts of burden, fiber production and meat. The height of a full-grown, full-size llama is between 5.5 feet (1.6 meters) …

Dolphin — Dolphins are aquatic mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin in seventeen genera. They vary in size from 1.2 metres (4 ft) and 40 kilograms (88 lb) (Maui’s Dolphin), up to 9.5 m (30 ft) and ten tonnes (the Orca or Killer Whale). They are found worldwide, mostly in …

Cockroaches — Cockroaches (or simply “roaches”) are insects of the order Blattodea. This name derives from the Latin word for “cockroach”, blatta. Among the most well-known species are the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, which is about 3 cm long, the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about 1½ cm long, the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai, also about 1½ cm in length, and …

Bark Beetle — A bark beetle is one of approximately 220 genera with 6,000 species of beetles in the subfamily Scolytinae in the weevil family Curculionidae (traditionally the bark beetles were placed in their own family Scolytidae). The best known European species (since they transmit Dutch Elm Disease are in the type genus Scolytus. Bark beetles are so-named because the …

Douglas DC-3 — The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed wing propeller driven airliner, the speed and range of which, revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II makes it one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. The major military version was designated the C-47 Skytrain. Many …

Chlorophytum Borivillianum (Safed Musli, Gaichira) — Family Name: Liliaceae Botanical Name: Chlorophytum Borivilianum Common Name: Safed Musli Other Names: Shaqaqule, Dholi Musli, Khiruva, Shedheveli, Swetha Musli, Taniravi Thang Part Used: Seeds and roots Habitat: Northern and Western India. Introduction Safed Musli, one of the finest Indian herbs, is a traditional medicinal plant. Its tuberous roots are used to prepare herbal …

Azadirachta Indica (Lilac, Margosa Tree, Neem Chal) — Family Name: Meliaceae Botanical Name: Azadirachta Indica Common Name: Lilac, Margosa Tree, Neem, Neem Chal Part Used: Leaves, Flower, Oil, Seed Habitat: It is evergreen and grows throughout India. Use: Vermifuge, Insecticide, Astringent, Tonic and Antispetic. It posseses anti diabitic, anti bacterial and anti viral properties and used sucessfully in cases of …

Grotto Spa – Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada — The Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is the #1 Spa in Western Canada, offering signature treatments and services. Featuring 18 treatment rooms, a nail room featuring European Pedicure Thrones and a full service hair salon. The three private day suites for two, feature hand-crafted copper soaker tubs and oversized treatments …

Orient Spa, Ahmedabad, Gujarat — Modern day lifestyle takes a toll on the mind and body and we at Orient Spa offer the soul soothing and body pampering services to offer you a stress busting experience like never before. Precisely why at Orient Spa, the age old premise of Spa is kept intact and rendered today with authentic and modern techniques …