come and give a look at the "real" wolverine

Despite it’s name, the wolverine is not related to the wolf. The wolverine is very clever like a wolf. The wolverine is related to the weasel, they are known to be very shy and like most weasels the wolverine is scarcely seen. There are people who have spent years in the Alaskan wild and never seen one. Although you may not see them, you can smell them because like most weasels the wolverine has glands that it often uses to mark territory. Even though they have a shy nature, those who have seen the wolverine attest . The wolverine is also very fierce, fearless and protective of it’s young. The wolverine inherited the weasel’s powerful back and legs.

Characteristics and Physical Features of the Wolverine

Identification:

Length: 3-4 ft.

Color: Brown

Distinguishing Characteristics: Two pale stripes down it's back.

Breeding: Once a year.

Habitat:

Range: The Arctic mainland of Russia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
Diet: Carrion (dead animals)

Does the wolverine deserve his name?

The name wolverine means glutton. The wolverine doesn’t eat more than he needs. If he kills a caribou or bear he will spray it with musk and bury it. Later he will come back and finish it.

Is the wolverine fast?

The wolverine has two speeds, fast and stop. If the wolverine is not “sprinting” it is at a complete stop. Therefore to catch prey, the wolverine must ambush, pounce or find a slower animal.

Why do wolverines go at their top speed?

Going as fast as possible helps the wolverine stay on top of the snow. This MUST be done or it can’t cover the distance it has to for finding food.

What does the wolverine do if he is slower than his prey?

To attack prey, the wolverine will climb to the top of a rock or a tall stump, then when a deer of some other medium to large animal comes along the wolverine will jump squarely on the unfortunate animals back, breaking or severing vital organs.

Why are big feet helpful for the wolverine?

The wolverines big furry feet act as snowshoes in the winter allowing the wolverine to bound along on the top of the snow and chase caribou, moose or other large animals. The prey exhausts itself where as the wolverine can move quickly.

Does the wolverine have any handicaps?

The wolverine has bad eyesight, is slow, and clumsy. The wolverines bad eyesight and slow pace requires it to hunt in an ambush type way, and the clumsiness doesn’t help any either.

How big is a wolverine’s territory?

The wolverine’s territory can be quiet large, sometimes reaching 200 square miles. It will leave it’s scent on hills and on rocks to say to other wolverines “back off, this is my spot!”

How do arctic people benefit from the wolverine?

Although the Alaska natives don’t let any part of the wolverine go to waste, they prize the soft warm fur to keep them warm in subzero temperatures. This fur is used in making ruff for parkas (the lining of the face opening on the hood). Wolverine fur has a durability rating of 100 which means it’s hairs do not break off so it lasts for years. It is used around the face because frost will not form on it.

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of program languages such as C, C++, Unix to name a few)

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lollipop

-The world’s largest lollipop was made in June 25, 2002. It was as tall as a Giraffe(15 feet tall) and about the weight of 23 full grown tigers. Oh ya it was Cherry flavored.

- The national lollipop day is July 20th.

-In the Midwest Lollipops are known as Suckers.

-In 1931, George Smith trademarked the word Lollipop.

-Charles Dickens invented the first modern Lollipop.

-Lollipops are made out of corn sirup and flavors.

- The most popular flavor is Cotten Candy.

Lollipops were first made in New Haven, Connecticut in 1908 by George Smith. They were named after a race horse of the time, Lolly Pop

ice cream facts

history of ice creams:

The first frozen dessert is credited to Emperor Nero of Rome. It was a mixture of snow (which he sent his slaves into the mountains to retrieve) and nectar, fruit pulp and honey. Another theory is Marco Polo, 13th century bard and adventurer, brought with him to Europe from the Far East recipes for water ices....said to be used in Asia for thousands of years.

In 1700 Governor Bladen of Maryland served ice cream to his guests.

The first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York City in 1776.

Dolly Madison created a sensation when she served ice cream as a dessert in the White House at the second inaugural ball in 1812.

Italo Marchiony sold his homemade ice cream from a pushcart on Wall Street. He reduced his overhead caused by customers breaking or wandering off with his serving glasses by baking edible waffle cups with sloping sides and a flat bottom. He patented his idea in 1903.

Others link the ice cream cone's invention to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. An ice cream vendor there reportedly didn't have enough dishes to keep up with demand, so he teamed up with a waffle vendor who rolled his product into "cornucopias."

Invention of the ice cream soda is usually attributed to Robert M. Green, who operated a soda water concession in Philadelphia. Green, who sold a mix of carbonated water, cream, and syrup, apparently ran out of cream and substituted ice cream, hoping his customers wouldn't notice. But they did and daily sales receipts climbed from $6 to $600.

During the stuffy Victorian period, drinking soda water was considered improper, so some towns banned its sale on Sundays. An enterprising druggist in Evanston, IN, reportedly concocted a legal Sunday alternative containing ice cream and syrup, but no soda. To show respect for the Sabbath, he later changed the spelling to "sundae."

In 1843, New England housewife Nancy Johnson invented the hand-cranked ice cream churn. She patented her invention but lacked the resources to make and market the churn herself. Mrs. Johnson sold the patent for $200 to a Philadelphia kitchen wholesaler who, by 1847, made enough freezers to satisfy the high demand. From 1847 to 1877, more than 70 improvements to ice cream churns were patented.

The first commercial ice cream plant was established in Baltimore in 1851 by Jacob Fussell.

In 1983, Cookies 'N Cream, made with real Oreo cookies, became an instant hit, climbing to number five on the list of best-selling ice cream flavors. It also holds the distinction of being the fastest growing new flavor in the history of the ice cream industry.

In 1991, another flavor phenomenon was created -- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, which combines the best part of the Chocolate Chip cookie -- the raw dough -- with creamy vanilla ice cream and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

ice cream consumption:

1. Vanilla - 28 percent

2. Fruit flavors - 15 percent

3. Nut flavors - 13.5 percent

4. Candy mix-in flavors - 12.5 percent

5. Chocolate - 8 percent

6. Cake and cookie flavors - 7.5 percent

7. Neapolitan - 7 percent

8. Other - 5.5 percent

9. Coffee/mocha - 3 percent

Source: International Ice Cream Association, 1994

The best temperature at which to serve ice cream is believed to be 8 degrees F