There are some things in life that have been so deeply ingrained into society as a whole — so deep in fact that we often fail to realize there was a time without it! In this guide to mankind’s many inventions, we look into a particular creation that we just can’t live without. After all, … Read more
Biscuits and gravy – the American South’s favorite breakfast dish, has a long and fascinating history. It came about because of food scarcity after the American Revolutionary War. Americans in the colonized Southern region fought to become independent from the British Empire. The war’s aftermath left many people poorer. With most of them needing to … Read more
How about we play a little game? I mention an invention of human beings, and you ask yourself if you’ve ever thought of where such a thing comes from. Ready to play? Here we go: the weekend. Those who have ever wondered where the weekend comes from, raise your hand. You’re probably not raising your … Read more
Humans love to dance. Dancing is a form of art. Countries have various dances reflecting their traditions, culture, and beliefs. It is also a way of expressing our joy, sorrow, anger, triumph, love, and other deep emotions that we can’t express in words alone. We tend to include dances in our celebrations. We dance at … Read more
Bacon is a popular staple food in the United States and other parts of the world. It is made from different pork cuts but is cooked to a crisp and, coupled with other breakfast items, forms one of the best offerings to perk someone up for the day ahead. Have you ever wondered how bacon … Read more
We’ve all been stuck in a classroom on a lazy Monday afternoon with nothing to do. During the most boring times of our lives, a simple game like tic-tac-toe can save our sanity. It has been a part of our childhood. Since tic-tac-toe has simple rules, it can be played by almost anyone. It also … Read more
Pockets in men’s and women’s clothing come and go, particularly in women’s garments. For men, pockets are handy. Since ancient times, pockets were functional, worn separately, tied on their waists, or sewn directly to clothing. They held various small items that modern people now carry in their clothes, wallets, and bags. In women’s fashion, pockets … Read more
What’s the first thing that pops to mind when you think of bobby pins? Thanks to popular culture, I wouldn’t be surprised if the first thing that came to mind was the use of bobby pins as a lockpicking mechanism. Cool as that sounds, bobby pins are — first and foremost — a type of … Read more
Snacks. Everyone loves them, often to the point of hating them, yet not many people are too interested in the history of snacks in general. Understandable, as snacks are a little too broad a term to properly research. How about let’s switch things up a bit by focusing on one particular snack — like say, … Read more
It’s hard to imagine the world without words. Words are not just the primary way of communication but also sources of entertainment, i.e., books, movies, and songs. There are millions of words and over 6,500 languages spoken worldwide. In fact, language is one of the essential components of our culture. Without language, it’ll be more … Read more