Peter Mark Roget (1779 – 1869) is best known as the author of Roget’s Thesaurus. Also sometimes called a "synonym dictionary," a thesaurus is a reference work that compiles and lists synonyms of words. It may also contain antonyms....
Identical twins are identical, right? Experts in the world of DNA testing have said for years that if you have an identical twin, they will show up as "self" in a DNA test done by their twin. But is...
If you regularly interact with horses, then you appreciate their high intelligence level. These mammals have the potential to understand emotions and they can easily be offended by your reactions. Yes! Horses have the unique ability to observe your...
Dogs, they've been our buddies for as long as we can remember. Recall the ice age, little buddy? Yes, you were there. You helped us overcome the most critical moments of our evolution to become the apex species that...
It is the arrogance of mankind that we automatically think we are superior to the rest of the animals in the world. Although we can’t fly like a bird, hunt like a wolf, or climb trees like a monkey...
All the earliest stories our ‘Once Upon A Time’ included tales of man or men rushing to aid some damsel in distress. Whether it is Perseus rescuing Andromeda or Achaeans going to rescue Helen, even after centuries, the underlying...
Sometimes it is hard to know how to give back to the world. While hard work and effort can lead you to a successful life, anyone in a good position must realize that an element of luck got them...
In the early part of 1971, Fleetwood Mac arrived in Los Angeles to perform a series of shows over the course of three days at a nightclub called Whisky A Go Go. Only a week after their plane had...
You’re probably cursing yourself for being reckless when buying your dog. You’re wondering how you failed to notice that it has different colored eyes! If this is you, then you shouldn’t fret! It is natural for some animals to...
Frank Sinatra was one of the singers who was initially offered the leading role in the movie Die Hard. Wouldn’t it be amazing to watch a 73-year-old superstar playing a lead role in an action-packed film like Die Hard?...
A sting could be so cruel that you couldn’t even imagine in your life. It is one of nature’s cruelest weapons. While an insect sting, they squirt toxins that directly enter your bloodstream. Sting is a chemical weapon that...
It is quite a funny fact that most of the people are seen driving on the parkways and parking their cars on the driveways. But why does this happen, did anybody give a thought to it? It gets only...
Imagine living alone in an entire town! Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, this is the reality for Elsie Eiler. This 84-year old woman is the only resident of Monowi, a town located in Boyd County, Nebraska, United States. The Official...
While tourism is a huge moneymaker for people and places across the world it comes with a significant cost. Overtourism is a growing problem across the world and is resulting in cultural, societal, financial and environmental issues. Statistics show...
In today’s news and media, we are constantly shown the negative actions of police forces around the world. This is a good thing as for too long these positions have used their power to inflict untold horrors onto numerous...
The Vikings are one of the world’s first explorers. They were incredibly versatile, strong, and intelligent. It was their innovations in the boating world that allowed them to discover much of the world before others could even contemplate long...
If your pet has recently passed away or is set to pass away in the near future you are likely thinking about what to do when that moment comes. Pets are an incredibly important part of the family and...
