The Madronos have smooth red branches and thin, scaly bark that continually peels off. The Pacific Coast variety grows from Vancouver Island to the Coast Range.
Krishna, literally dark, black or blue, is a Hindu God-figure. Usually considered as the incarnation of Vishnu, Krishna is thought to be a historical person.
Newton’s laws of motion: objects at rest remain at rest, acceleration of an object is related to the force applied to it, for every action there is a reaction
Guilty pleasure can refer to anything that someone enjoys, but feels guilty indulging in, or feels like they are judged by their peers for enjoying it.
An oxymoron is a self contradictory statement, where the second portion of the statement negates the first. Common examples include a tall short person.
In photography a walk around lens is a decent lens for a variety of subjects and situations. Typically it is a zoom lens with an adjustable focal length.
Happy Birthday To You is a song sung in America and other English-speaking countries on the occasion of a loved-one's birthday. It is generally sung off-key.
A landlubber is someone who has no knowledge of boats or the sea. Lubber (noun) referring to a clumsy, lazy, or all around inexperienced person with boats.
