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A towel animal is a depiction of an animal created by folding small towels. It is conceptually similar to origami, but uses towels rather than paper. Some common towel animals are elephants, snakes, rabbits and swans. Elephant and dog towel animals by the pool on the Carnival Conquest. Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Line, Royal ...
Mastocarpus papillatus, sometimes called Turkish washcloth, black tar spot, [ 4] or grapestone[ 5] is a species of red algae in the family Phyllophoraceae. It is sometimes confused with the distantly related Turkish towel ( Chondracanthus exasperatus) which is of a similar texture but larger. The specific epithet papillatus ('with papillae ...
Want to make your home feel like a luxury hotel? Try these towel folding hacks! In a few easy steps, you can transform your towel into a flower, a cupcake, or an adorable elephant. The post These ...
A washcloth, wash cloth, washrag (American English), or flannel (British English) is a rectangular or square piece of cloth used in washing the body. It can be used to apply or rinse off soap or shower gel, and provides additional friction to remove dirt or dead skin from the body. [1] They are especially useful in situations where little water ...
Towel. Colored bath towels. A towel (/ ˈtaʊ (ə) l /) is a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping a surface. Towels draw moisture through direct contact. Bathing towels and hand towels are usually made of cotton, linen, bamboo and synthetic microfibers. In households, several types of towels are used, such as hand towels ...
Polio was eliminated from most parts of the world as part of a decadeslong effort by the World Health Organization and partners to wipe out the disease. Until it is gone from the planet, the virus ...
A typical Kendo-style tenugui. A tenugui is a traditional Japanese decorative towel made from a thin and light cotton.It dates back to the Heian period or earlier. By the Edo period, tenugui became what they are today; about 35 by 90 centimetres (14 by 35 in) in size, plain woven, and almost always dyed with plain color or some pattern.
Tool use by sea otters. A sea otter using a rock to break open a shell. The sea otter, Enhydra lutris, is a member of the Mustelidae that is fully aquatic. Sea otters are the smallest of the marine mammals, but they are also the most dexterous. Sea otters are known for their ability to use stones as anvils or hammers to facilitate access to ...