Facts about Italy
Italy is officially known as the Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana).Italy did not become a united country until 1861.Italy is a republic and a democracy.Since the end of WWII, Italy has seen about...
View ArticleQuotes About Homosexuality
A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person...
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The word Christmas is derived from the Old English word “Cristes maesse” which literally translates to Christ's Mass. Some people say the use of X-mas is another example of commercialism by removing...
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Christmas Greeting
Merry Christmas!Some say that ever ‘gainst that season comesWherein our Saviour’s birth is celebrated,This bird of dawning singeth all night long;And then, they say, no spirit dare stir abroad,The...
View ArticleCelebrating the New Year
Celebrating the New YearThe CalendarThe celebration of the new year on January 1st is a relatively new phenomenon. The earliest recording of a new year celebration is believed to have been in...
View ArticleFacts about the Penis
The Human PenisThe pressing sexual question asked by men from all walks of life is, does penis size matter? This hotly debated topic stems from men’s preoccupation with the glorified male body part and...
View ArticleFacts about Cuba
The official name of Cuba is the Republic of Cuba.Cuba is the largest of all islands in the Caribbean. The main island of Cuba is often referred to as Cuba, but its actual name is Isla de la Juventud...
View ArticleFacts about Italy
Italy is officially known as the Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana).Italy did not become a united country until 1861.Italy is a republic and a democracy.Since the end of WWII, Italy has seen about...
View ArticleWhy Men Shave
Facts about ShavingFor most of human history, men have had beards. And, it is easy to understand why. Cave men had beards because they had no choice. They lacked any kind of blade to shave their beards...
View ArticleThe Origins of Some Very Common Things
The Metric SystemThere are only three countries in the entire world that don’t use the metric system of measurement: Myanmar, Liberia, and the United States. Liberia has since partly adopted it, and...
View ArticlePolice Justice, New York City Style
A Policeman Kills A Man For Selling One Untaxed CigaretteOn July 17, 2014, Eric Garner, an African-American, died in the Staten Islandsection of New York City after a police officer put him in a...
View ArticleThe Obvious Isn't So Obvious: A Quiz
You only need 5 correct out of 10 questions to pass this quiz.1) How long did the Hundred Years’ War last?2) Which country makes Panama hats?3) From which animal do we get cat gut?4) In which month do...
View ArticleThe Power of a Comic Strip
In an era well before "political correctness" entered the vocabulary, Dogpatch exceeded every stereotype of Appalachia. The hillbillies in Li'l Abner's home town were poorer than poor. The houses were...
View ArticleTwo Poems by Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood ( born: 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist. She is among the most-honored authors of fiction in recent history. She is a winner of...
View ArticleThe Dark Side of Winston Churchill
The U.K. is marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill. He is regarded by many as the greatest Briton ever, but for some he remains an intensely controversial figure. During...
View ArticleThe Truth about King Tut
King Tutankhamun (aka: King Tut) was the 12th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty and reigned from ca. 1332 BC to 1323 BC about 3,300 years ago. It is unclear if he was the son or half-brother of Akhenaten...
View ArticleFacts about The Netherlands
Ask the question of what most people know about the Netherlands and you will probably get answers like it is known for its tulips, windmills, wooden shoes, cheese and canals. But, the Netherlands is...
View ArticleForgotten History
The Boston Massacre The Boston massacre was one of the most critical events that led the English colonies of America to revolt against King George III (1738-1820). While it is well remembered in this...
View ArticleCommon Expressions and Their Origins
Shot of WhiskeyIn the old west, a .45 cartridge for a six-gun cost 12 cents and so did a small glass of whiskey. If a cowhand was low on cash, he would often give the bartender a cartridge in exchange...
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