Trees are vital to human life. They are some of the oldest know living organisms on Earth. For example, the Methuselah Tree will be 4,855 years old in 2023. Also known as Great Basin bristlecone pine tree, it grows high in the White Mountains of Inyo County in eastern California. The tree is recognized as … Read more
The Astronomical Clock in Prague is the world’s oldest astronomical clock still in use. According to the legend, the compelling landmark was created back in the 15th century. The legend goes that Hanus, an experienced clock master, was selected by the city council to produce an original device that will measure time and have other functionalities … Read more
Documentaries are also means by which young people can share and learn about cultural experiences with others. Watching documentaries about other cultures and nations can generate interest in various subjects like languages and culture of a nation. Viewing documentaries together on television at home, gives a family to voice out their opinions, not only strengthening … Read more
Women power is a term often associated with strong women in the Western culture and feministic movements. But on island lost in the Baltic Sea off Estonia’s coast, the term is also figural and metaphorical. Kihnu, a small island in the Baltic Sea, is an island where women have absolute power, as men are mostly … Read more
One of the most influential individuals in recent history, Hugh Hefner, passed away last week. His legacy is forever changing the way we view sex. Since his death, a lot of interesting facts have surfaced about his life. For example, he put a black woman on the cover of his magazine, supporting Civil Rights Movement … Read more
Jeju Island in South Korea is known for its volcanic landscape of craters and beach resorts. But there is one tradition that makes the island one of the most beautiful and famous destinations in the country. And that is the tradition of Haenyeo, also known as real-life mermaids. The sea women are elderly women, usually … Read more
There are modern ways of torture nowadays. One of the most famous is the way CIA tortures people using “sound disorientation”. They play loud music for sustained 24-hour periods to prisoners. Some of the songs include Baby One More time by Britney Spears, Kim by Eminem, Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen, White America … Read more
Most people nowadays start their day with a cup of coffee. It is one of the most popular drinks in the world. And in fact, it is the second most traded commodity in the world. But despite drinking a cup of coffee on a daily basis, a lot of people don’t know much about their … Read more
No matter if you are dining at a Michelin Star restaurant, or in just a standard restaurant, it is a common courtesy to respect the restaurant and people inside. That includes the people serving you food, those cooking the food, and all the other guests around. Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of … Read more
The Knotted Gun, or famously known as the “Non Violence Sculpture” is a bronze sculpture made by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reutersward. The sculpture is an oversized Colt Python .357 magnum revolver with a knotted barrel and the muzzle pointing upwards. He made the sculpture after John Lennon was murdered in 1980, and since then, … Read more