Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Strange and Unusual Plants
Belladonna, or deadly nightshade, is a very toxic herb that, when eaten, causes delirium, hallucinations, and eventually death. The name of the plant translates to “beautiful lady.” During the medieval period women used the juice of the berries to dilate their pupils to appear more attractive. Belladonna has also been the poison of choice throughout history and literature, and its reputation led to the belief that witches could use it to fly. The plant belongs to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. This highly poisonous plant is native to wooded or waste areas in central and southern Eurasia. The plant has dull green leaves, violet or greenish flowers, sweet shiny black berries, and a large tapering root.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Earth
Famous Polish Artists
A large country in Central Europe, Poland has been influenced by many European art movements over the centuries. Strictly typical Polish art was established in the 19th century with a mix of folklore, history, and realism. Popular were realism, historic painting, and the Krakow School.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Art
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Sardinia
Castello di Aquafredda is located about 4 km from the center of Siliqua. It is among the most famous castles in Sardinia. The other name for this castle is Castello del Conte Ugolino della Gherardesca. This name refers to the same Ugolino, the Tuscan count who is mentioned in the Divine Comedy by Dante. He resided in this castle for years. Aquafredda refers to the spring that flows from the rocks on the hillside of the castle. Castello di Aquafredda sits atop a hill of volcanic origin in Siliqua.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Wander
All in the Family
American singer and guitarist Randy Bachman left the American rock band The Guess Who and founded Bachman-Turner Overdrive with his two brothers, drummer Robbie and guitarist Tim, as well as the singer and bassist Fred Turner. They gained success with their third album, Not Fragile, and their number one single, “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.”
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Beat
Amazing Animals Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in East Africa located in a region called the Horn of Africa. It has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea and includes the Dahlak Archipelago. Eritrea’s landscape includes three distinct regions. It has the green highlands, the hot, dry western lowlands, and a long coastal plain. These areas are home to many unique animal and bird species.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Earth
Down Under the Red Sea
Lyretail anthias have vivid pink and orange coloring. These fish are a fish species of Pseudanthias; these medium-sized fish have very bright colors that bring great contrast to the blue backdrop of the sea. Lyretail anthias are native to the Indo-West Pacific Ocean. They can be found throughout the Red Sea as well as off the coasts of Japan, Australia, and South Africa. These fish are planktivorous and hunt and feed on plankton and often feed in mid-water, utilizing their specialized mouths to capture prey.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Earth
Famous Czech Artists
Czech artist Vaclav Brozik was the most famous Czech painter of the late 19th century. He is the best-known representative of the Czech historicism style. He created artworks that addressed the important moments of Czech history. His artworks often depict significant historical events and figures, reflecting Czech national identity.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Art
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Italy
Aragonese Castle sits on the top of a volcanic rocky islet next to Ischia, connected by a causeway at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. It was built by Hiero I of Syracuse in 474 BC. In the mid-15th century the islet was connected to Ischia by a stone bridge, which replaced the previous wooden structure. On top of that, the castle walls were also fortified to defend the inhabitants from potential pirate raids.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Wander
