Pontiac – Ottawa Chief in 1720
Pontiac was an Ottawa chief. He was born on the Ottawa River in Canada in about 1720. While still a young man, he became...
The Best Christmas Destinations For Solo Travelers
The Best Christmas Destinations For Solo Travelers
Christmas can sometimes be a tricky time of the year for single people. While spending time with family...
Superstition: A Belief Surviving an Early Stage of Thinking
Superstition is a belief surviving from an earlier stage of thinking and is based on cause-and-effect relations inconsistent with science. Primitive ways of thinking,...
What is a tornado?
What is a tornado? People are often confused about what a tornado is and how it forms. A tornado is a violent, whirling storm that...
What is Terracotta?
Terracotta is an Italian term for a sturdy, durable, and attractive earthenware form made from clay of superior quality. It is used in making...
Sleep the Pathway to Your Dreams
What do you think about sleep the pathway to your dreams? Man has always slept, and his sleep has always seemed mysterious; often it...
Devils Lake in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
On the three sides of Devils Lake crumbled quartzite bluffs were formed by the rushing water of an extinct river. During the Wisconsin glaciation,...
Designing for Expedition: Ship Interiors Built for Adventure and Exploration
Ship Interiors Built for Adventure and Exploration
On the deck of a dreamy boat, with the sea breeze gently twirling your hair and the endless...
History of Playing Cards
The history of playing cards is not clear. However the cards, are pieces of cardboard, oblong in shape, bearing certain figures and spots; specifically,...
The Art of Tapestry Weaving
The art of tapestry weaving is a method of fabric design and, from this, a term applied to such fabrics themselves. Tapestry differs from...