Lets vs. Let’s: How to Choose the Right Word

Lets - How to Choose the Right Word

Let’s and let’s sound exactly the same, and the only visual difference is the apostrophe, which resembles a floating comma. Nevertheless, they are different forms of the same verb, let, and have different meanings. How to Use ‘Lets’ Lets (without the apostrophe) means to allow, release, or leave in third-person singular. You can say that … Read more

The Hoax That a Tariff Provoked the Civil War

The Hoax That a Tariff Provoked the Civil War

There have been some claims over the years that the Morrill Tariff, passed in early 1861, caused the American Civil War. It was said that this law, which taxed imports into the United States, was so unfair to southern states that they seceded. There is, of course, controversy surrounding this interpretation of history. During the … Read more

Painted Lady (Vanessa Cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa Cardui)

Most of the world’s backyards and meadows are home to the painted lady butterfly, also known as the cosmopolitan or thistle butterfly. Raising these butterflies in elementary school classrooms is a popular science activity for children. Description The painted lady’s wings are adorned with splashes and dots of color. The upper side of an adult … Read more