INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MERCURY THE PLANET : MERCURY THE PLANET

interesting facts

(Interesting Fact) A reference to the fire side of Hailfire Peaks was made by Gobi in Banjo-Kazooie (when you meet him at Click Clock Woods).
(Interesting Fact(s)) It is estimated that enough straw is incinerated each year in the U.S. to build 5 million 2000 square foot homes.
(Interesting Fact) During the days in which exploration of the states was prominent, the lechuguila species created a deadly obstacle for those who were exploring the southwest by ways of horses, because when riding, the leaves which were very sharp would puncture the horses’ legs.

mercury

The column of such metal in a thermometer or barometer, or its height as indicating atmospheric temperature or pressure
the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun
The chemical element of atomic number 80, a heavy silvery-white metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
This metal or one of its compounds used medicinally, esp. to treat syphilis
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
(Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes

planet

The earth
any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star
A celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
A celestial body distinguished from the fixed stars by having an apparent motion of its own (including the moon and sun), esp. with reference to its supposed influence on people and events
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the
satellite: a person who follows or serves another

the storm within

seventy one
The rains came and went
Yet in my heart there’s still a storm
A tempest swirling in spell-binding fury
That whips me around like the withered leaf.
It seeks destruction on no merit of reason
Just to devour the whole and leave me gaping
No eye passes, thus no calm is rendered
The being lies raw and the spirit tattered.
This storm that rages with no sign of easing
Restricts my breathing, yet sustains me living,
Torments, rents, and rips in torrential asunder.

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At least Lois doesn’t look so scary now.

Interesting Fact

One boring afternoon……