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Seattle Kraken
Team Name: Seattle Kraken
Founded: 2021
City: Seattle, Washington
Background:
- The Seattle Kraken are the NHL’s newest expansion team, founded in 2021.
- They brought NHL hockey back to Seattle for the first time since the Seattle Metropolitans (who played from 1915 to 1924).
- The Kraken play their home games at Climate Pledge Arena, a modern venue in Seattle.
- The team was created as part of the NHL’s efforts to expand its footprint into the Pacific Northwest.
- As a new franchise, the Kraken are in the early stages of building their team identity and fan base.
Biggest Achievements:
- Being a brand-new team, the Kraken’s biggest achievement so far is successfully launching the franchise and making the playoffs in their inaugural 2021-2022 season.
- Their inaugural season playoff appearance was notable as a strong start for an expansion team.
Washington Capitals
Team Name: Washington Capitals
Founded: 1974 (as an NHL expansion team)
City: Washington, D.C., USA
Biggest Achievement: The Capitals’ greatest accomplishment came in 2018, when they won their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. Led by superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the Final. This victory was especially historic because it ended decades of playoff frustration and established Ovechkin as one of the NHL’s all-time greats.
Hockey Team City
Seattle, Washington
Activities in the City (Seattle, Washington):
- Visit the Space Needle
Enjoy panoramic views of the city, Puget Sound, and surrounding mountains from this iconic observation tower.
- Explore Pike Place Market
Experience fresh seafood, local produce, crafts, and the famous fish-throwing vendors at this historic marketplace.
- Tour the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
Discover exhibits on music, science fiction, and pop culture, including interactive experiences and memorabilia.
Take a Ferry or Waterfront Cruise
Explore Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, enjoy scenic views, and spot wildlife while learning about the city’s maritime history.
Washington, D.C., USA
Activities in the City (Washington, D.C., USA):
1. History & Landmarks
- Visit the National Mall, home to the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol.
- Tour the White House (advance booking required) or admire it from outside.
- Explore the Smithsonian Museums (all free), including the Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History.
2. Culture & Arts
- Discover masterpieces at the National Gallery of Art.
- Watch a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- Walk through Georgetown, one of D.C.’s oldest neighborhoods with historic architecture and shops.
3. Outdoors & Scenic Spots
- Stroll along the Tidal Basin, especially beautiful during the Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.
- Relax in Rock Creek Park, perfect for hiking and picnics.
- Take a river cruise along the Potomac River for city views.
4. Sports & Entertainment
- Watch a Washington Capitals NHL hockey game at Capital One Arena.
- Catch a Washington Nationals baseball game or Washington Wizards basketball game.
- Experience D.C.’s nightlife in the U Street Corridor, famous for jazz and live music.
5. Food & Neighborhoods
- Try local specialties like half-smokes at Ben’s Chili Bowl.
- Explore Eastern Market for fresh foods and crafts.
Enjoy diverse international dining in neighborhoods like Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle.
plant (SPADE/CLUBS)
Foxglove
Type: Biennial or short-lived perennial flowering plant in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae).
Needles: No true needles; has soft, lance-shaped, slightly fuzzy leaves.
Lifespan: Individual plants typically live 2–5 years, with biennials flowering in their second year.
Habitat: Native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa; thrives in woodland clearings, meadows, and cottage gardens.
Uses: Source of the heart medication digitalis (used to treat certain heart conditions), and popular as an ornamental plant.
Adaptations: Produces toxic compounds (cardiac glycosides) that deter herbivores.
Ecological role: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds for pollination.
Fun fact: Every part of the foxglove is poisonous to humans if ingested, yet it’s also the source of a life-saving heart drug.
Walnut
Type: Deciduous hardwood tree in the walnut family (Juglandaceae).
Needles: None – has large, pinnate compound leaves.
Lifespan: Can live 100–250 years depending on species.
Habitat: Native to regions of Europe, Asia, and North America; prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soils in temperate climates.
Uses: Nuts eaten fresh or used in cooking/oils; wood highly valued for furniture and carving.
Adaptations: Produces juglone (a natural chemical) that inhibits growth of many nearby plants, reducing competition.
Ecological Role: Provides nuts for wildlife (squirrels, birds); offers shade and long-term carbon storage.
Fun Fact: Walnut trees were once called “royal trees” because their nuts and wood were reserved for nobility in parts of Europe.
Fox
1. Species and Family
- Family: Canidae (same as wolves, coyotes, and dogs)
- Most common species: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes), but there are around 37 species of foxes worldwide, including Arctic fox, fennec fox, and gray fox.
2. Appearance
- Size varies by species; red foxes are about:
- Length: 45–90 cm (18–35 in), plus a bushy tail about 30–55 cm (12–22 in)
- Weight: 3–14 kg (6.6–31 lbs)
- Length: 45–90 cm (18–35 in), plus a bushy tail about 30–55 cm (12–22 in)
- Typically have pointed ears, slender snout, and bushy tail.
- Coat colors vary widely—red foxes are often reddish-orange with white underparts and black legs, but there are melanistic (black) and albino variants too.
3. Habitat and Range
- Extremely adaptable: found across North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Live in forests, grasslands, mountains, deserts, and urban areas.
- Thrive in environments ranging from Arctic tundra to city parks.
4. Social Life and Behaviour
- Mostly solitary hunters but may live in small family groups.
- Territorial, using scent marking and vocalizations to communicate.
- Active mostly at dawn and dusk (crepuscular), but can be nocturnal or daytime depending on food availability and human presence.
5. Diet
- Omnivorous and opportunistic.
- Eat small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and sometimes human food or garbage.
- Known for caching (storing) excess food.
6. Role in the Ecosystem
- Control populations of rodents and insects.
- Seed dispersers when eating fruits.
- Prey for larger predators like wolves, eagles, and humans.
7. Relationship with Humans
- Sometimes hunted or trapped for fur.
- Can carry diseases like rabies or mange.
- Often featured in folklore as clever tricksters.
- Increasingly seen in urban areas, leading to both fascination and conflict.
8. Fun Fact
- Foxes have a unique “vixen scream” mating call that sounds eerie and is often mistaken for a human scream in the wild.