Why would I want to know how to spell bachelor’s degree? Well, ironically enough, I have a degree in English and yet, when confronted with having to write about my degree itself, I discovered that I was not completely certain how. Turns out that, bombastic know-it-all that I am, I still wasn’t totally confident about […]
The Best of Times – The Worst of Times While time spent at college is a fond memory and a happy experience for most, college life is not without its rough patches and problems. While each persons problems are unique to their current circumstances, I know that there are a few problems that almost all […]
GYPSY HISTORY Gypsies have long been among the most mysterious, exotic peoples on earth. They have been described as a race of nomads, who have no real home. Gypsies do have their own language, Romani, and they identify themselves as Romani people. Gypsies came to Europe long ago from India. Gypsy history remained unknown […]
Considered one of the most significant astronomical thinkers of all time, Nicolaus Copernicus forever changed the way scientists understand the design of our solar system. His suggestion of a heliocentric model of the universe challenged the widely held belief that the Earth was at rest in the center of the universe, with the sun and […]
Formic acid, which is also known as methanoic acid, is an irritating chemical present in the venom of many ant species. Formic acid is very dangerous at high concentrations, but at low concentrations it has some benefits. Humans use formic acid as a food preservative since it is antibacterial. It ’s also used as a […]
DNA made Simple DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid and is one of the two types of nucleic acid found in our cells. The name describes what the molecule is. DNA is: A Nucleic Acid (i.e. it is made up of strings of nucleotides bonded together) Has a backbone made of phosphate and deoxyribose As my […]
Sociology is a particularly interesting topic to write about. The following is a list of topics to research for sociology. Sociology is the study of groups of people and their cultures, customs, practices. Because this topic is so broad and our culture is always changing, there are endless possibilities when deciding which sociological topic you […]
The world’s worst ever shark attacks mostly involved maritime disasters where people were thrown into shark-infested waters, miles from land, and with no way of getting out of the sea onto dry land. Most people have a weird fascination with shark attacks, or hearing about them. Shark attacks are relatively rare. Statistically, you are far […]
Here are some fascinating facts about great white sharks especially for kids. Great white sharks are apex predators of the ocean, just as man is the apex predator on land. Apex predator means being top of the food chain; it means having no enemies that can’t be beaten. The only creatures in the world that […]
Deciding where to go to college can be one of the most stressful things a teenager deals with–even more stressful than the overall experience of going to college can be! Picking a college that fits your needs is more important than picking the most prestigious school your parents can find or than going to their […]
Top Ten Questions Teaching Biology, you come across some great tricky science questions – Why is the Sky Blue? and Why does Helium Make your Voice go Funny? are two of the most common. I try to teach my pupils that science is not so much about getting answers, but about asking questions. This hub […]
Caterpillar Identification — What Kind of Caterpillar Is This? “Hey I found a caterpillar!” When I was young, we were always on the lookout for cool insects, especially cool caterpillars. Maybe you yourself just found a caterpillar, and you’re looking for a little help with identification.If so, you’re are in the right place! I have […]