eventually assent to changing the starting lineup, he did so by
, to see more of the Pacific Northwest.Still, Seattle was always too far north to include in my
. In fact, I'd never had a chance to visit the state of Washington — until recently.During a weeklong trip from my home in New York City to the West Coast of North America in May, I spent three days in Seattle. As a, I found the city to be full of surprises.
I traveled to Seattle from Vancouver, and I was surprised to find that a train ticket was less than half the price of airfare.I've spent about 100 hours on
from the Northeast to the
. In my experience, traveling by train in the US is typically more expensive than flying, though it depends on the route.Many people consider penguins to be among their favorite creatures on the planet. There’s something special about seeing a group of flightless tuxedoed birds gathering in groups and waddling from place to place. However, the fact that penguins are among the rare bird species that can’t fly isn’t the only interesting thing about them. In honor of these feathered friends, we have compiled a list of facts about penguins that are sure to blow your mind. Read on and become a penguin expert among your friends.
With the exception of some penguins that live near the Galapagos Islands, most penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere and seek out colder climates. In order to stay warm, penguins have a couple of built-in mechanisms. First is their feathers. Some people have the misconception that penguins are covered with fur, but that’s not the case.Penguin feathers are incredibly advanced. They have
, which means that they can repel ice and prevent the accumulation of surface ice. It makes it easier for them to jump in and out of freezing water without getting icy patches on their body. Penguins molt their old feathers every 2–5 weeks, so they always have the best protection. In addition to their super feathers, penguins also have a gland near the base of their tail that. That’s why penguins often turn backward and peck near that area with their beaks. They’re getting more oil to spread onto their wings.