The boy wizard Harry Potter couldn’t have survived all these years without the help of his wizardly friends, Hermione, Ron Weasley, Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Professor Lupin, and so many others. ...
Finding Nemo Trivia and History -- Gail Leino
The movie Finding Nemo has many popular characters including, Marlin the Clownfish, his son Nemo, Dory the Tang fish, and the characters from the aquarium, Gill, Bloat, Peach, Gurgle, Bubbles, Deb, ...
Elmo History and Facts -- Gail Leino
Elmo has been a fun character on Sesame Street for many years with his friends, the cookie monster, Big Bird, the Grouch, and even Bert and Ernie. A red furry Muppet he is probably about the age of a ...
Care Bears History and Facts -- Gail Leino
The lovable Care Bears were first created by the American Greetings company in the year 1981. They were intended to be used on greeting cards and become very popular to the public. Artist Elena ...
History of Chess -- Kadence Buchanan
I come from a family of golfers. Golf is the favorite recreation of everyone in my family, including my grandparents, my mom and dad, myself and my four siblings. Every year, we have a family reunion ...
The History of Rap and Hip Hop Music -- Kurt Howard
The origin of hip-hop can be traced back as far as the ancient tribes in Africa. Rap has been compared with the chants, drumbeats and foot-stomping African tribes performed before wars, the births of ...
The History Of The Electric Guitar -- Al Beckett
The popularity of the electric guitar began in the big band era when guitarists needed to amplify their instruments to compete with the large brass sections found in most jazz orchestras. In the ...
The History and Party Trivia of Pinatas -- Gail Leino
Many party goers think of Pinatas as a party game with its origin tied to the lands of Mexico. Instead, however, the origins of pinatas can be traced to Italy. Originally known as pignatta (which ...
Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Brave Determination (History & Party Trivia) -- Gail Leino
Cinco de Mayo is best compared to America’s holiday of the seventh of December, otherwise known as Pearl Harbor Day in that it commemorates a famous battle. The holiday marks the victory of Mexican ...
The History of Christmas Lights: How Did the Tradition Begin? -- Anne Clarke
Originally, Christmas lights were used in Germany in the homes of only the very wealthy as long ago as the 17th century. This was before electricity, and the lights were actually candles. They were ...
Temporary Tattoos: A Long History of Temporary Accessorizing -- Gail Leino
It is difficult to pin down exactly when the first temporary tattoo was debuted, but it is thought that they were designed and produced around the turn of the century. In the late 1890s and the early ...
Grandfather Clocks: A History -- Susan Fielding
Grandfather clocks have not been around forever. Humans have attempted to find the most reliable way to keep track of time since the beginning of civilization. When they first attempted to track ...
A Brief History of Puzzles and Riddles -- Natalie Aranda
A world like ours needs a smile from time to time, and there is nothing better that spending our leisure hours with fun and entertaining activities, such as puzzles, riddles and trivia solving. ...
Where Does Italian Food History Begin? -- Andrew Krause
Italy is one of the oldest countries in the world, and thanks to the geographical boundaries of the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps it has remained largely unchanged throughout history. Even during ...
The History Of Astrology -- Karima Lachtane
This science is the oldest science known to mankind, and still the most mysterious science to us! Scholars have different opinions on 'When' Astrology came into play. (Also because we today ...
Calling Cards History -- Serg Vitkin
Calling cards sales experience strong growth all over the world. We want to tell about a history of development this business. Calling cards were invented in Europe in the mid Seventies. Over 11 ...
The History of Pinatas Exposed -- Mark Keller
Like most youngsters I have had the chance to take a mighty swing at a dangling festive creation. The piñata has become a very common part of celebrations throughout the world. Amazing that such an ...
History of Arcade Games -- Jake Jenkins
The first video game machines appeared in the and were mainly coin-operated. To play the game, you sloted in your coin or token and when that run out the game ended. You then had to purchase further ...
History of Eyeglasses to Sunglasses -- Roger Green
Somewhere around 1200-1300A.D. a well known philosopher and scientist by the name of Roger Bacon made his mark in history when he recorded the first known use of lenses. While teaching at Oxford he ...
A Little History on Kung Fu -- Robert L. Jones
More on Chinese Kung Fu Kung Fu a generic label used to describe the martial arts that come from China. Chinese kung fu is not only about fighting but about self discipline, self respect, humbleness ...
The History Of Paper Money -- Andrew Routledge
It’s funny to think just how many people use paper money yet do not really know how the whole concept of paper money started. Paper money was non existent in the ancient world. Money was mostly ...
The History of the Tomato -- Barbara Johnston
Tomato history has had its origins traced back to the Aztecs around 700AD, therefore it is believed it is native to the Americas. The word tomato comes from a word in the Nahuatl language, tomatl. ...
A Concise History Of Cartoons And Funny Pictures -- Vicki Churchill
We all like to laugh and a smile and there is no quicker way to evoke joy than looking at cartoons and humorous pictures. For as long as man has been able to paint and draw, funny pictures and ...
The History of the Telephone -- Rito Salomone
The invention of the telephone has a long intriguing and contested history. There exists great dispute over who deserves credit as the first inventor of the telephone. According to dictionary.com the ...
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Ten Amazing Brain Facts -- Steve Gillman
What part of you is only 1% to 3% of your body's mass, yet uses 20% of all the oxygen you breathe? Your brain! Here are ten more brain facts. - Your brain needs a continuous supply of oxygen. A ...
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A Beginner's Guide to Lost (TV show) -- Damien Chambers
Maybe you’ve never seen the excellent television series Lost, or maybe you’ve only recently become hooked. Either way, this article was written with the intention of giving you a brief rundown of ...
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Never Ending Story Lyrics Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of your dream Make believe I'm everywhere I'm hidden in the lines And written on the pages Is the answer to a ...
Oktoberfest Oktrivia -- Deanna Mascle
1. Which city is the birthplace of Oktoberfest? A. Munich B. Berlin C. Dublin D. Cincinnati A. Munich QQ: Oktoberfest is an institution whose origins are unique to Munich. It is not celebrated ...
Fall Into Action -- Deanna Mascle
1. What American city is recognized as the cradle of modern professional football? A. Canton, Ohio B. Chicago, Illinois C. Muncie, Indiana D. Rochester, New York A. Canton, Ohio QQ: Today, Canton is ...
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Hey Arnold: A Day In The Life Of A Classroom (2 of 2) - Video -- Joseph Purdy
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Halloween - The Ghost Of Julie Dodge -- Bill Knell
It was a warm and quiet October in Saint Petersburg, Florida during 1971. My family had moved there just a year before to escape the hassle, bustle and crime of New York City. Being an only child ...
Halloween - The Ghost Children Of San Antonio -- Bill Knell
When I first began to speak of the Ghost Children of San Antonio in my seminars, the story was largely unfamiliar to people outside of Texas. But it’s more then just a ghost story, it’s a part of ...
Halloween - The Haunting History Of Ghosts -- Bill Knell
The belief in life after death is a common denominator among most of the world’s major religions. According to the available archeological and anthropological evidence, this concept grew out of the ...
Halloween - The History of Vampires -- Bill Knell
I. It Started With Blood The Vampire persona has evolved from many true and untrue facts, legends and myths. At various times vampires, real and imagined, have been considered fiends, supernatural ...
How Much Do You Know About Halloween? -- S. Roberts
How much do you know about the spooky holiday of Halloween? As you probably know, Halloween is celebrated on the 31st October and the name Halloween descends from the old name Hallows Eve, the night ...
Samhain - The Origin of "Halloween" -- Tonia Jordan
Samhain, the traditional Celtic holiday, literally means “summer’s end.” The Celts divided the year into two seasons, representing light and dark. The first day of each season held a ...
The Halloween Legend of the Jack-o'-Lantern -- Treva Bedinghaus
The Jack-o'-Lantern we carve at Halloween comes from an Irish legend about a man named Jack. According to one version, Jack lured the devil up a tree to pick him an apple. He then carved the sign ...
Inspirational Children's Story - Shadowflower and the Garden of Time - Part 1 -- Tony Cuckson
In the Garden of Time there lives a flower called Shadowflower. No one knows how she got her name. All the bees are drawn to this flower for its sweetness and the way it sends out rhythms that dance ...
Inspirational Stories… Sweet Memories That Stay -- Charlles Nunes
"You made me believe in myself!" Some years ago, I was called in a hurry to substitute an absent teacher. It was an early evening, and the class should last for only 2 hours... But its effects would ...
What is IQ? -- Francesca Black
IQ or intelligent quotient is supposed to test intelligence irregardless of age or environmental factors, yet numerous studies show that environmental factors can strongly influence IQ. The concept ...
Who Wrote Aesop's Fables? -- Mike Haydon
Everyone is familiar with Aesop's Fables. They are short stories usually about animal characters designed to make a point about human behaviour. Aesop has been credited with inventing the fable. ...
The History Of Greeting Cards – An Overview -- Gabriel Adams
Greeting cards started out as simple slips of papyrus, that were exchanged by both the Egyptians and Chinese as messages of goodwill. As the concept of greeting cards evolved, Europeans began to send ...
Writing 101: Getting an Idea for a Children’s Story -- John T Jones, Ph.D.
I guess you’ve noticed that children’s books are often about everyday happenings. The Cat in the Hat is an exception that everyone loves. So are fairy tales involving fire-spitting dragons. But ...
The Gladiators – From History To Movies -- Richard Monk
The movie Gladiator was very entertaining and certain raised the profile of gladiators. The question, however, is whether the movie accurately portrayed these warriors. The Gladiators – From ...
Getting Educated (trivia) -- Deanna Mascle
1. In 1949, following the Communists' victory in the civil war between Communists and Nationalists, the Common Program establishes the right of all citizens to education and the responsibility of ...
A Short History of Printed Art -- Michael Russell
The oldest and most well-known graphic art prints were first produced by woodcut printing. The Chinese were the first to make religious woodcut prints though they never became prominent print ...
Dream Interpretation - Common Symbols And Their Meanings -- John Foley
Dream interpretation has many forms; it can be done be done for the sake of fun, hobby or can be taken up as a serious career. Psychologists and therapists are already incorporating dream ...
Theme Parks - The History of Disneyland -- Michael Russell
Disneyland is one of the world's most popular attractions, often compared to the likes of the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and other popular American attractions. The Disneyland park is located ...
Charles Dickens - A Biography - English Literature -- Michael Cooper
There is something about Charles Dickens' imaginative power that defies explanation in purely biographical terms. Nevertheless, his biography shows the source of that power and is the best place ...
History of the Computer - Computers and Technology -- Michael Cooper
The volume and use of computers in the world are so great, they have become difficult to ignore anymore. Computers appear to us in so many ways that many times, we fail to see them as they actually ...
The Beast - Lord of the Flies -- Michael Cooper
Throughout the novel Lord Of The Flies, the boys on the island are constantly faced with various fears. However there is nothing on the island which they fear more than the beast. In Lord Of The ...
Love in Hamlet - Shakespeare -- Michael Cooper
Although the relationship between Laertes and Polonius showed deceit, there was evidence of love. Polonius' character was shown as a devious, spying character throughout the play. His spying ...
Shakespeare - Taming of the Shrew - Play Review -- Michael Cooper
Keeping within the imaginative boundaries of human life, without becoming overly outlandish, the comedy demonstrated in the play was often sardonic, lighthearted, and always entertaining. The comedy ...
The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck - A Book Review -- Michael Cooper
The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck that exposes the desperate conditions under which the migratory farm families of America during the 1930's live under. The novel tells of one ...
Characters in the Hobbit - Tolkien -- Michael Cooper
Bilbo Baggins - he was a hobbit, a race of small people (no bigger than 4 or 5 feet), with lots of hair on the upper part of their feet, they enjoyed calm sorroundings and to live a quiet life. ...
Hamlet - A Brief Synopsis - Shakespeare -- Michael Cooper
Horatio and other guards witness the ghost of their recently deceased king. Horatio quickly reports the viewing to the king’s only son, Hamlet. Hamlet decides to attempt to communicate with the ...
The Pearl - John Steinbeck - Book Review - Essay -- Michael Cooper
John Steinbeck’s The Pearl, starts off by introducing a simple family living by the sea. Kino, a diver whose skills have been pasted down from generation to generation, his young wife Juana, and ...
Othello - Shakespeare - Play Essay - Review -- Michael Cooper
Although it was produced in 1604, William Shakespeare’s play Othello still relates to the everyday situations of certain people. In the play, Shakespeare gives the reader situations of misguided ...
Modern Fable: The Herd Remembers. -- Robin Day B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed.
The bulls lived long while cows and calves kept pace in peace o'er the endless sea of grass. Milk flowed, calves lowed, seasons grew and passed, night and day, moon and sun, feasting never fast. ...
Modern Fable:The Spider the Monkey and the Deer -- Robin Day B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed.
In a dark corner of the forest a small and hungry spider was busy spinning its little web in vain. The summer was hot and dry with very few insects a'wing. Along came a monkey and sat down in the ...
Modern Fable: The Boy the Sky and the Earth -- Robin Day B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed.
A smiling boy lay flat on his back in the sweet summer grass gazing up at the dreamy sky. "The sky is cool and free and blue", he said. "The earth is cold and dark and takes all the dirty things. I ...
Modern Fable: The Small & Big Monkey -- Robin Day B.Sc. M.Sc. B.Ed.
A small monkey found a single little orange in a tree. But a big monkey had been watching him and he came over, plopped down and said "There is just one orange but two of us. I am bigger, so, to be ...
Einstein's Riddle - Can You Solve It? -- Steve Gillman
Some have said Einstein's riddle is the worlds hardest riddle. It isn't. The story is that Albert Einstein created it as a young man, and claimed that 98% of the world population couldn't ...
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A Cornucopia of Pets I've Known -- Robin Day B.Sc. MSc. B.Ed.
ESL students may enjoy this reading material as the content is a bit unusual. It is factual not fiction. Some of the words and expressions are a challenge but many high school students can handle ...
Ballet: a Beautiful, Graceful History -- Michael Russell
Ballet is a demanding art. Ballet dancers are trained to move their bodies in unnatural ways and if they are good, they make it look natural. Sometimes it seems as if they are defying gravity with ...
Films - The Wizard Of Oz -- Michael Russell
Why on Earth would anybody review The Wizard Of Oz? The film is probably one of the most popular movies of all time, it's so well known that most people can give you the dialogue word for word ...
Films - War Of The Worlds -- Michael Russell
With all the talk about the remake of the H.G. Wells classic "War Of The Worlds", it may be a good time to revisit the original movie from the late 50s. Whether you are a fan of the original, or the ...
Art - Edouard Manet's Life -- Michael Russell
Edouard Manet was a revolutionary painter. His work changed art forever and inspired the impressionistic style of painting. His art is so inspirational that it even influences today's art! Manet ...
Art - Rembrandt's Life -- Michael Russell
Rembrandt is an extraordinary Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman of the 1600s. He is most well known for his chiaroscuro, his brush work and the way in which he connected with the human soul. His ...
Films - Plan 9 From Outer Space -- Michael Russell
"Plan 9 From Outer Space" is said to be the worst movie ever made. As a matter of fact, the movie is so bad that people actually enjoy watching it to the point that they will call up their friends, ...
Tattoos - A History -- Michael Russell
There was always an important role in ritual and tradition for tattoos. Women in Borneo used to tattoo symbols on their forearm indicating their particular skill. If a woman was to wear a symbol ...
Origins of Yoga -- Michael Russell
Yoga is an ancient art of physical and spiritual well being that originated in India. Even today in India it is a vibrant living tradition, it is also seen as a means to attain enlightenment. In ...
Films - Invaders From Mars -- Michael Russell
The 1950s were a special time in movie making, especially for the paranoid. Because of the whole McCarthy era communist conspiracy garbage, sci fi movies of the 50s were quite paranoid, with many of ...
A Brief History of Aviation - The Beginnings -- Michael Russell
This is part one of a two-part review of Aviation from its beginnings to the present day. It is a subjective look at a few of the highlights in the development of Aviation over the centuries. The ...
Leonardo Da Vinci's Life -- Michael Russell
Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most well known artists today. He was not only an artist though; he was also a scientist and an inventor. His Mona Lisa is probably the most recognized painting ever! ...
Mcdonaldization -- Aaron Schwartz
There are not so many things human beings could live without and among them probably the most important is food. Traditionally, food preferences vary from country to country because practically each ...
Frankenstein -- Aaron Schwartz
“…Life is a gift. I don’t think anybody will argue on that with me. But after it’s given no one can take it away and it becomes the responsibility of the creator. Can a human be responsible ...
Romeo and Juliet -- Aaron Schwartz
Ask people to give an example of a romance classic, and most will answer that it is “Romeo and Juliet”. Even origins of the story are romantic, wandering minstrels in Medieval Europe sang about ...
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Have You Discovered These Secrets In The Da Vinci Code? -- Piercarla Garusi
On Friday 19th May I went to see the Da Vinci Code, as did thousands of other people here in London. It made me think a lot and I compared the world it describes with the world we really live in. On ...
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The Da Vinci Code: a dud of a movie -- Dennis L. Siluk
The Da Vinci Code: a dud of a movie I wrote about the book, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, a while back, matter-of-fact, a few years ago, and was honestly too fair, but this time I can’t help but give my ...
What Is A Fossil? -- Claudia Mann
What is a fossil? While this is a simple question, the answer can be simple or a bit more complicated. The short and sweet answer to that question is “A fossil is the remains or evidence of any ...
Lego - A History Of These Building Blocks Of Imagination -- Royce Armstrong
Lego bricks. Creativity. Childhood. They go together like Mickey Mouse and Disney, wizards and Harry Potter. Lego has been a part of childhood for more than three generations. Nearly everyone under ...
The History of Dragons -- Francesca Black
The Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from ...
Trivial Pursuit: In Search Of Amusing Historic Events -- Pamela Beers
I love trivia. While reading various books on various subjects over varying periods of time, I always come across some interesting tidbits of information…trivial food for thought, all of which make ...
Fiction Short Story (for kids) -- Laura Hickey
Looking for a story to tell or read out loud to your kids this Halloween? Enjoy the free short story from the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills, by Laura Hickey. Happy Halloween! ...
A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 6 Philip II -- Stuart Bazga
We bring this series of articles to a close by taking a look at the life and times of Philip II of France. Philip II, born 1165, was the son of King Louis VII and became King of France in 1180 when ...
A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 5 Charles II -- Stuart Bazga
During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered ...
A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 4 Queen Mary I -- Stuart Bazga
Queen Mary I of England was born in 1516 to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was the first British monarch to rule in her own right. Mary was pronounced queen in 1553 and ruled for five years ...
A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 3 King Ludwig II -- Stuart Bazga
King Ludwig II of Bavaria, named after his grandfather, was born in Nymphenburg Castle outside Munich on August 25, 1845 and was the eldest son of King Maximillian II and Queen Marie. As a boy, ...
A Short Biography on Some of Europe's Most Loved and Hated Monarchs - Pt2 (Mad) King George III -- Stuart Bazga
King George III who suffered from porphyria, a maddening disease, was born in 1738 to Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta. In 1761 George married Charlotte of Mecklinburg-Strelitz and together ...
The Evolution of the British Castle – A Short History -- Stuart Bazga
When William the Conqueror, conquered England in 1066, his armies quickly erected wooden palisades (a fence of stakes or iron railings forming an enclosure or defence) establishing a presence in the ...
The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2 -- Stuart Bazga
The most grisly execution and thus haunting is that of the 70 year old Countess of Salisbury, the last of the Plantagenets. King Henry VIII had her executed for political reasons. The feisty Countess ...
The History of Lancaster Castle Pt2 -- Stuart Bazga
One of the most famous events at Lancaster castle was the Pendle Witch trials of 1612. During the reign of King James I, he passed laws which forbid any act of “making a covenant with an evil ...
The History of Lancaster Castle Pt1 -- Stuart Bazga
Lancaster Castle stemmed from an original fort built by the Romans overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune to help combat the invading forces of the Picts and Scots. Following the demise ...
The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt1 -- Stuart Bazga
The Tower of London has developed into one of the most haunted places in Britain. She has been home to beheadings and murders, torture and hangings, as well as being a prison to Queens and Nobles ...
The Ghosts of Stephen's Branch a True Story -- David Slone
I once lived, for a short time, in a haunted house. Many readers may be skeptical of this "story" but I assure you that it is true. I have been fascinated with ghosts and the unknown since I was a ...
The Ghosts of Windsor Castle -- Stuart Bazga
Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named ...
A short biography on some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt 1 Vlad Tepes (Dracula) -- Stuart Bazga
Join me as we take a trip back in time, discovering which Monarchs were tyrants, mentally unstable, drunks and psychotic, as well as those who were loved by their people. This series of articels will ...
Miguel de Cervantes is considered the most acclaimed writer in Spanish. -- Stuart
Miguel de Cervantes (1550-1616) is considered the most acclaimed writer in Spanish. Cervantes' masterpiece , El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (1605, 1615), is the most significant ...
Share Your Story -- Steve Davis
Share Your Story Storytelling is one of the most powerful methods to inform your audience while increasing participation and trust. As the pace quickens in our high-speed society, it's ...
The Moral of the Story is...Use Stories to Sell -- Lisa Lake
When women have lunch with their girlfriends, they tell amusing stories about their husbands and boyfriends to relate to each other. And when you tell a story on your website, in an article, or even ...
My Baseball Story -- Aron Wallad
I want to write and read about all types of baseball stories that are inspiring. Why not? Isn’t being inspired a great way to live? Isn’t offering others an expression of what you love the ...
The World's Most Beloved Sport - The History of Soccer -- Rebecca Blain
While it is undisputed that the origins of modern soccer, or football, originated in Britain, there is a great deal of evidence that points to this beloved game as having an older history. Where did ...
April Fool's Day - History -- Birmingham UK Com
April Fool’s Day originates from Germany. It is believed to be the brain child of Gabriel Hoffman who lived in Damstadt during the 1860’s. The day is celebrated in many countries with the ...
Napoleon Bonaparte -- Max Weber
The military of Napoleon Bonaparte was of considerable value not only in the history of France, but also in the world history. It was the most notable military among the analogous structures of other ...
Bingo History - The Origins Of Bingo Games -- Mark Falco
The origins of bingo, as with most games, is shrouded in the mists of history. However, we can trace the idea back to the 1500's where the Italians invented a lottery game to be played 'en ...
The Diary of an English Gardener in Tuscany -- Rupert Mayhew
Looking at the bleak colourless winter gardens here, and the memory of the garden in the summer, it is clear this garden needs work, but none more so than planting trees, and not any trees of course. ...
Global Warming and Global Warning.. Wildflower Diapensia rings the bell. -- Robin Day B.Sc. MSc. B.Ed.
When a canary died in a coal mine it was a strong warning to get out. The canary was a sensitive meter, a living organism with all its strengths and frailties warning of toxic gas, usually methane or ...
How Do Glowsticks Work? -- Robert Thatcher
Glowstick is a piece of plastic tube containing a glass vial. This glass vial contains chemicals that when react with the plastic tube create light. For a glowstick to produce light, it must bend. ...
A Brief History Of Pocket Watches -- Robert Thatcher
Everything has its beginning. And if you believe that time starts from somewhere, also consider the beginning of time measurements. Early people have devised a system to tell the exact date. But a ...
Great Expectations - Charles Dickens - English Literature Essay -- Michael Cooper
Charles Dickenn's Great Expectations is a story about a boy, Philip Pirrip, who comes to a point in his life where his life changes drastically from the way it was when he was growing up. ...
History of Soccer -- Michael Cooper
The score is tied 1-1. It’s you and the goalie with ten seconds left. You dribble left, then right, you shoot . . . GOOOAAALLL!!! "Association Football", "football" or, in this age, "soccer" is ...
Medieval Castles - An Essay -- Michael Cooper
Castles remind us of a time that was full of adventure and romance. Castles remind us of a time in history in which there was a lack of government and order. Although there was not mass confusion and ...
The History of Body Piercings - Ancient and Fascinating Around the World -- Lori Wilkerson
Body piercings have seen a resurgence of interest in the last ten to twenty years and are becoming more and more a part of the mainstream Western culture. Take a look at any fashion or entertainment ...
The Pearl - John Steinbeck - Book Review - Essay -- Michael Cooper
John Steinbeck’s The Pearl, starts off by introducing a simple family living by the sea. Kino, a diver whose skills have been pasted down from generation to generation, his young wife Juana, and ...
March Of The Penguins (DVD) Review -- Britt Gillette
One of the more surprising films of 2005, and perhaps the most intriguing, was March Of The Penguins, a full-length feature film documentary cut from the same mold as a PBS National Geographic ...
Frosty The Snowman (DVD) Review -- Britt Gillette
A gold member of the Christmas classic elite, Frosty The Snowman has entertained several generations of children and adults with its charming holiday magic. Jimmy Durante narrates this 1969 animated ...
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Kindergarten Cop (Movie Review) -- Britt Gillette
Long before Californians elected him as the Governator, former elite bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger took Hollywood by storm as The Terminator. An overpowering figure with amazing charisma on and ...
The Origin Of Easter -- Gray Rollins
The origin of Easter does have a couple of different possibilities. First of all Easter is mainly considered to be a pagan holiday. Most of the old religions have different celebrations for different ...
When Is Easter And Why Does It Always Change? -- Gray Rollins
When Is Easter? This has always been a very good question because there was a time when Easter was moved around from day to day. The pagan celebration of Easter occurred each year at the same time ...
Beer Through the Years (story) -- J Square Humboldt
No one really knows exactly how the first beer came into being ... Suffice it to say that, around 10,000 years ago, somebody let a primordial barley and hop concoction stand long enough for it to ...
The History Of Personal Ads -- Josh Greenberger
Did Marc Anthony once run an ad in The Roman Chronicle, "Looking for Egyptian queen -- must know how to water ski?" Personal ads have brought people together as far back as Julius Caesar's time. ...
Encounter At A New York City Party -- Josh Greenberger
This story is based on a gross exaggeration of a hypothetical situation. Any similarities to persons or events in your life is purely coincidental and rather pathetic. We met at a party in an Upper ...
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (DVD) Review -- Britt Gillette
Nominated for three Academy Awards, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe follows on the heels of recent successful big screen adaptations of other childrens’ fantasy ...
Brokeback Mountain DVD Review -- Chris Shelton
The controversial film from director Ang Lee has reached store shelves in DVD form. Little needs to be explained of the discussion surrounding the movie and just about everyone has heard of or ...
The Chronicles of Narnia DVD Review -- Chris Shelton
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis’ imaginative and compelling story of four siblings who take a journey to a magical world by venturing through a wardrobe ...
Dora the Explorer: A Fun Companion for Kids -- Jared Winston
Dora the Explorer is a cartoon show that airs on the Nickelodeon channel, featuring stories about Dora Marquez, a young Hispanic girl who ventures forth on adventurous quests. The Dora the Explorer ...
Cartoons - The Japanese Invasion -- Michael Russell
For the kids of today who think that these Japanese imports are a new thing, you may be surprised to find out that Japanese import cartoons have been going on for some time. We're going to touch ...
Cartoons - How They Are Made -- Michael Russell
In the world of cartoons what we see when we view the finished product is just that, finished. What we don't see are all the things that go into making a cartoon. Those inside the industry itself ...
Cartoons - Bugs Bunny -- Michael Russell
Cartoons may or may not have been made just for kids, but one thing is for certain. Cartoons have made an everlasting impression on all people both young and old. Some cartoons fade into obscurity ...
Cartoons - Superman -- Michael Russell
The Superman character was probably one of the most famous creations in history. Superman first appeared in comic books. But it wasn't until Superman cartoons were made that people really got the ...
Hollywood Film King Kong and Some Scientific Facts About Apes -- Santhanam Nagarajan
King Kong is out with the Oscar-winning visionary. The story in short can be enumerated in a few lines: A crew of explorers and filmmakers set out to investigate the myths of legendary creature King ...
The Phantom On Film -- Andrea Stephenson
I will admit it. It may not be fashionable, but I am a musical theatre buff. In my youth I attended countless stage productions, drinking in the delights of the theatrical experience. A movie can ...
Star Trek and Persistence: The Making of a Short Film! -- Jose Guzman
During my junior year in high school, my best friend told me he was making a parody of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. What was really cool about this short project was that I would play a version ...
A History of the T-shirt -- Robert Carney
Know the history of the tee? How did the t-shirt get its start in the beginning of the twentieth century? How did the t-shirt become an American favorite? We're now into the twenty-first century, ...
The Wedding Ring - A Brief History -- Eriani Doyel
Most people know that a wedding ring is symbolic of the bond of love and commitment between two people. But not everyone knows about the history behind this small yet powerful symbol. The history of ...
A Martial Artist's View Of The Film: "A History of Violence" -- Dr. Gary S. Goodman
If you’re a martial artist and you haven’t seen the movie, “A History of Violence,” you should. In fact, I’m surprised it didn’t get more recognition at the Academy Awards. There are lots ...
Jessica Simpson and the New Dukes of Hazzard -- James Hall
Before Jessica Simpson became the fun loving pop-teen idol, she was a young member of her church choir in Dallas, TX. Discovered by the music industry while attending a summer church camp, she later ...
Superstitions - Mirrors and Number 13 -- Sarah Todd
Superstitions are not based on rationale and practical thought. They’ve evolved from ancient religious or supernatural genres, a huge resource that includes belief in specific events (Halloween), ...
The Wiggly Tooth (short story) -- Dennis Siluk
It was a matter of extraction, I was eleven-years old, and my tooth wiggled, and wiggled, and wiggled too much, too long, and it had to come out one way or another. Even at eleven I knew this, but ...
Easter, a New Life Within (How my Family Celebrates Easter) -- Francine Larson
Easter seems to have two different meanings in the mind of most people. There is the spiritual meaning of Jesus Christ rising from the dead, thus showing the world that death should not be feared if ...
Easter and the Rabbit on the Moon -- Christopher Jon Luke Dowgin
Happy Easter! Long time ago around Lithuanian there was a goddess named Eostre that was brought to the Norse along with Perkunas by the people of the Historic Odin; being Eostare and Thor. Eostare ...
Hare Raising Questions About Easter -- Sharron Myers
Have you ever wondered what a bunny that lays eggs has to do with Easter? Do bunnies even lay eggs? How did the bunny and the egg theory ever come into being? How did Easter come about? What are its ...
A Tale of Two Enemies : Sun and Saturn -- Sreenivasamurthy Kubatoor
In astrology Sun and Saturn are considered enemies of each other. The gods or the demi-gods cannot behave like mortals. So we have to analyse the concept of enemies in a context and appropriate ...
The Troy Burroghs Adventures in: Old Man Rice [And the Tri-Told-Tales] -- Dennis Siluk
I was reading the newspaper at the Barns & Noble Deli in Roseville Minnesota yesterday, I should have started this story out with, this is me, you know, Troy baby, Mr. Burroghs to those who are under ...