The visible differences between young male and female genitalia can be more subtle than in adults. But when you know what to look for, sexing a kitten doesnât have to be difficult. A vet's opinion can help you feel more certain, though even veterinarians can occasionally mistake the sex of a kitten.
Vulcan - Roman God of Fire. The word 'volcano' comes from the little island of Vulcano in the Mediterranean Sea off Sicily. Centuries ago, the people living in this area believed that Vulcano was the chimney of the forge of Vulcan - the blacksmith of the Roman gods.
Where does the name Japan come from? The name of the country in Japanese is Nihon or Nippon, written æ¥æ¬ in Chinese characters. The characters mean the origin of the sun. This comes from the position of Japan to the east of China. However, neither Nihon nor Nippon sounds much like Japan, so the origin of the word Japan is mysterious. Marco Polo never visited Japan, only China, but in a book he mentions the island of Chipangu.