What is a Mason? Many people harbor misconceptions about the Masons. But few understand that Freemasonry is collective of respected and influential people in communities across the globe who are actively concerned with the betterment of themselves, each other, and the communities of which they are a part. Freemasonry itself is obscured by a long …
Used as far away as Africa and the Middle East, Henna believed to have been in use for at least 9,000 years. Mummies had henna designs, and even Cleopatra used henna as decoration. In modern times, celebrities across the world have openly and proudly decorated their bodies with henna. How long does henna last? That will …
From headaches to fatigue to nausea to vomiting, hangovers are the price we pay for a wild night. While they are never pleasant, many feel they get worse as we grow older. Understanding why hangovers worsen with age will give you a more complete idea of alcohol’s effect on your body, helping you to know …
“Pardon my French,” is one of those weird quotes that non-native English speakers might find hard to comprehend in normal conversations. It does not make sense. Exactly what is the speaker asking a pardon for, and why does it specifically have to be French? And why is the usual follow up to this quote a …
Let’s face it, buying gifts for friends and family can be a frustrating. You always have the option of sending cash, but that is tacky and impersonal, right? In 1994, the gift card appeared as an answer to this eternal struggle. It is a piece of plastic that has an aura of thoughtfulness yet gives …
It’s a playful children’s hand game that has transcended generations and it goes by many names: Roshambo or Rochambeau, ick-ack-ock (UK), and yes, Rock-Paper-Scissors (US). Though certainly a playful game, it is often used as a more “sophisticated” or “strategic” device used to come to a decision of some sort between two people. The answer as to …