It is certainly not the most precise of communication tools. In fact, a messenger or carrier pigeon is a more exact means of communication when compared to a message in a bottle. It can take years floating and bobbing in the sea for a message in a bottle to make landfall or be discovered, if …
Among all the motherly and parental advice, to wash behind your ears is but one. But is this an affectionate saying, an admonishment, or the result of some other cultural or religious notion? Or, is the phrase so pervasive because you should, in fact, wash behind your ears? Wash Behind Your Ears: Literal Meaning Many …
Exercise is a key to a great many things in life: better physical health, better self-esteem, and even better chances of attracting a mate (come on, a six pack is sexy). We know that exercise can aid in coping with stress, depression, and even sleep issues. We even know that some forms of exercise can …
Have you been caught crying over spilled milk? What about a chopped onion? We bet just by thinking about it, you can sense that pungent aroma as it wafts up your nostrils, just before the fumes reach your eyes. It is no secret that chopping onions can bring tears to your eyes, but the mystery …
Your cat probably wanders around the house like he’s better than you. Well, in this case, he just might be – at predicting earthquakes, that is. Animals Predicting Earthquakes Throughout History There is no shortage of anecdotal evidence that suggests that animals, most notably your common house cat, can predict earthquakes and other natural disasters. …
Android: For most, it is simply a word to describe their device, as in “I have an Android, not an iPhone.” But before it was a household name, Android was just an idea. This idea has been molded, labored after, and improved over the years to become what it is today. History of Android The …