A narwhal is a medium-sized, toothed whale that is only found in Arctic waters. Is a narwhal a type of dolphin? Meet the Narwhal Narwhals are related to bottlenose dolphins, belugas, harbor porpoises, and orcas, according to National Geographic. Regardless, they’re whales — one of only two members of the […]
Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads. Members of the population of more than 80,000 can weigh up to 4,200 pounds and grow as long as 17 feet in length. Read on to learn more about these […]
All narwhals have two canine teeth that can grow into their tusk, but generally, it’s the upper left tooth that grows. The tusk grows in most males and only about 15% of females. And about one in 500 males grow two tusks, and only one female has been recorded with […]
What is a correct pronunciation? Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation”) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a […]
Go. Cer i grafu Translates as: Go and scratch. Means: Go away. Are there any Welsh swear words? There’s a kind of myth that there are no swearwords in Welsh, so let me first debunk this, and then we can get onto the HILARITY of Welsh profanity. Welsh is a […]
Originally named Humphreysville for its founder, the town changed its name to Bryn Mawr (high hill in Welsh) when the towns along the main line of the Philadelphia railroad became posh residential and resort areas. These towns are still today referred to collectively as the Philadelphia Main Line. What is […]
large; big;. large; big; great. What does the name Mawr mean? big or greatMawr means big or great in Welsh. Notable people with the surname include: Beli Mawr, an ancestor figure in medieval Welsh literature and genealogies. Tewdwr Mawr, 6th century king in Brittany and Cornwall. What does Maur mean […]
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Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Vassar. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Vassar College was 3.86 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in New York for highest average GPA. Will […]
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Bryn Mawr (pronounced /ˌbrɪnˈmɑːr/ brin-MAR; from Welsh for “big hill”) is a census-designated place (CDP), located across three townships: Radnor Township and Haverford Township, Delaware County, and Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue (US-30). How do you pronounce Mawr? Pronunciation IPA: /mau̯r/ (South […]
Starting a Club: Steps for starting a new club Explore the clubs already in existence at Bryn Mawr College before starting a club. Gain interest and members from the student body by hosting an event. Once you have five members you can petition the Office of Student Activities to start […]
Brynmawr (/brɪnˈmaʊər/; Welsh: [brɨnˈmaur], from Welsh ‘big hill’,) is a market town, community and electoral ward in Blaenau Gwent, Wales. The town, sometimes cited as the highest town in Wales, is situated at 1,250 to 1,500 feet (380 to 460 m) above sea level at the head of the South […]
At 409 metres (1,342 ft) above sea level, the Ordnance Survey recognise Trefil as the highest village in Wales. Trefil is served by a single cul-de-sac road which leaves the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road 1.5 miles to the south. What is the highest town in Wales? Brynmawr (/brɪnˈmaʊər/; […]