The phosphorescence of many objects, chemicals, and products emits light. The glowing of some critters serves a purpose, such as fireflies, which attract mates and deter predators. Radium is an example of a radioactive substance that glows as it decays. On the other hand, tonic water can be made to glow. Some of the most … Read more
Congratulations if you have a pile of money you want to burn-but don’t start it on fire. In the United States, burning money is illegal and punishable by up to ten years in prison. Additionally, it is illegal to tear a dollar bill or even flatten a penny under the weight of a locomotive. Defacing … Read more
You can learn more about our review process here. Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products. If you click on our links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Television producers around the world (and a few cable channels) have made it possible for you to learn about World War … Read more
Pirates, buccaneers, corsairs, and other scurvy sea dogs robbed merchantmen and treasure fleets during the so-called “Golden Age of Piracy.” Some of these men, such as Blackbeard, “Black Bart” Roberts, and Captain William Kidd, became very famous. What about their pirate ships? As famous as the men who sailed these ships were the ships these … Read more
Many experienced workers sometimes struggle with formatting and producing a quality resume. You probably don’t have much work experience if you’re in college or a recent graduate, which makes preparing a resume even harder. But don’t be disappointed; there are several things you can take to make your student or graduate resume stand out from … Read more
In the metaphorical sense, the term word salad (or word-salad) refers to the practice of stringing together words that have no apparent connection with one another, in a state of jumbled speech or disorderly writing. It is also known as paraphrasia (in psychology). The term word salad refers to a rare form of disorganized speech … Read more
Tonatiuh (pronounced Toh-nah-tee-uh and meaning ‘He who goes forth shining’) was the name of the Aztec sun god and patron of all Aztec warriors, especially the jaguar and eagle warrior orders. Tonatiuh derives its etymology from the Aztec verb “tona,” which means to shimmer, to shine, or to emit light. Scholars take the Aztec word … Read more
Your parents taught you to be afraid of this because it could cause permanent damage to your face. While you quickly figured out your nose was safe, the phrase “until death do us part” means something new to some very famous deceased people whose body parts have been mysteriously “re-located. John F. Kennedy’s Vanishing Brain … Read more
Horseback riding programs at many private schools are both extensive and comprehensive. Horse riding is a popular pastime for kids, and there are several schools offering an excellent equestrian education. At these elite equestrian programs, students are exposed to the best horseback riding facilities in the world. It’s not surprising that equestrian boarding schools offer … Read more
It’s always a time of joy and happiness as Christmas approaches, but nobody thinks about leveraging that fun to study. Christmas math worksheets are the easiest tools to help kids learn math during the holidays alongside their online math courses. With thematic Christmas worksheets, you can teach kids how to add, subtract, divide, multiply, and … Read more