What Does Pampas Mean?
The pampas and campos of Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil are extensive grasslands in the eastern part of the South American southern cone. They…
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Where Is the World’s Highest Waterfall?
The world’s highest waterfall is in Venezuela, South America. It is known as the Angel Falls and lies on the River Carrao. The falls…
Who First Traveled the Length of the Amazon?
A party of Spanish explorers led by Francisco de Orellana became in 1541 the first Europeans to travel the length of the Amazon River.…
What Is Tobacco and Where Does It Come From?
Tobacco is the name given to the herbaceous plant and cured leaves of Nicotiana used in various ways – for smoking, chewing and snuffing.…
Why Do Llamas Spit?
Llamas do spit on each other from time to time. It’s their way of expressing irritation or displeasure with other llamas. They usually don’t…