Listeria: What It Is & The Food-Borne Illness It Causes
Listeria, the word sounds interesting but harmless, a little like a popular mouthwash. But, instead, Listeria is a rod-shaped bacterium, aerobic or …
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The History of the 14th Amendment and Its Impact on Equal Rights
Every day we operate under an expectation of rights. Yes, you and I included. These advantages are spelled out in something called The Bill of Rights.
Continue ReadingThe Invention of the Microwave Oven: Percy Lebaron Spencer's Innovative Idea
Technology seems like a constant upgrade—it is there to solve problems but might present problems itself such as a credit card being hacked, an ATM …
Continue ReadingHistory & Culture of the Netherlands Through the Golden Age and Modern Times
You’ve heard the story of the come-back kid? Well, the Netherlands, which literally means “low land,” is the come-back country.
Continue ReadingJustitia: The Origins & History of the Symbol of Law
Law stories are about people on edge. Laws are a mirror, holding up images of societal change to its face.
Continue ReadingOrigins of Common Wedding Traditions: Engagement Rings, Wedding Veils, Shoes on Cars & More
Wedding ceremonies can be peculiar things and, most of the time, the rituals are completed without any second thought whatsoever. But how did these …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Georgia O'Keeffe: Brilliant American Artist
Georgia O’Keeffe was an extraordinary painter. She became celebrity-style famous for her paintings of skulls in the desert – not teacups and bowls of …
Continue ReadingFacts about Skunks: What They Look Like, Where They Live, What They Eat and How They Smell!
Your assignment, should you choose it, is to find out more about that horrible, mysterious smell. Most likely it is from the shy and somewhat reticent …
Continue ReadingOttoman Empire: Turkish History and Origins
There is no longer an Ottoman Empire. No one today speaks their language and there are no classics or poetry indicative of the age. For six hundred …
Continue ReadingLearning about Chinese New Year: When Does It Occur and What Is the Symbolism?
Whether celebrating the New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown or Beijing, you will experience many traditions, from house cleaning and family dinners …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Hans Christian Andersen: Interesting Author Biography
A Danish critic once said, “Andersen wrote more self-portraits than Rembrandt ever painted.” He was a great judge of character and had distinct …
Continue ReadingLearn about Bats: What They Look Like, What They Eat, Where They Live and Stories They Have Inspired
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a bat? Learn about bat mythology, biology and more.
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