Prehistoric Sea Monsters of Myth and Legend Livyatan Melvillei and Carcharodon Megalodon were two of the most terrifying ocean predators this planet has ever seen. These are the kind of creatures that have spawned myth and legend since mankind first went into the water. Even though these beasts had gone extinct long before modern humans […]
Just about every American citizen is aware that the Bald Eagle is a symbol of the United States of America. The Bald Eagle is a powerful animal, and an imposing sight soaring high over mountains and seas, but no the only bird that we use to represent ourselves. This country has 50 states that bring […]
The following artists are quite well-known by Western art collectors, and are reknowned for their pioneering work in documenting the history, mythology, and ethnography of the American West. Come take a look at some of the best known Western artists of the 19th century. Western Artists come from many walks of life. Some of the […]
The first piano lesson can be very intimidating for both teacher and student. Everyone knows how important first impressions are, and no one wants their first piano lesson to go badly. The piano teacher is anxious to start off on the right track – the student’s musical future is in the hands of his teacher! The […]
Mythological creatures are legendary beasts stemming from traditions and stories passed down from ancient times. They are usually depicted as having tremendous powers and abilities. There is often empirical reasoning behind the creation of a mythological creature by ancient civilization. For instance, to prevent children from venturing into dangerous and unknown territory, to prevent theives […]
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 Fleur-de-lis, or literally “flower of the lily”, symbol can be found worldwide. Since it is used in so many ways and applications people often wonder what the true meaning is. As with many things in life there is no one “correct” interpretation of the Fleur-de-lis. There are however, several origins that are widely researched […]
The palette of colors in a school classroom is as varied as the colors of the spectrum. The walls are painted from warm to cool and accented with shades and hues that contrast in color. During the 50’s, 60′ and 70’s school’s painted the walls a pale green or creamy white and there was little […]
Safety Goggles and Safety Equipment The first and foremost rule of any laboratory is to Be Safe! This may seem obvious, but people often disregard safety protocols for one reason or another, putting themselves and those around them in danger. The best thing you can do is make sure you follow all safety protocols at […]
The recent death of Jeff Bush in a Florida sinkhole has highlighted the dangers of these natural phenomena. Although sinkholes cause an average of 17 insurance claims a day in Florida alone, deaths are rare. Recent Sinkhole Deaths in the United StatesSeptember 17, 2013 A Missouri hunter went into the woods near his house to […]
Megalodon Lives? For Shark Week 2013 the Discovery Channel promised a search for the Megalodon shark, a 60-foot monster that went extinct over a million years ago. What they presented was a fake documentary, complete with actors and computer-simulated footage, and people got pretty upset about it. I don ’t watch a lot of television, […]
Slideshow Graduation Gift Make a unique graduation gift for your child or grandchild by creating a slideshow of photos. Add some great music and you will have not only a wonderful gift, but also a perfect highlight of your graduation party. You can do this yourself or ask a more technologically savvy friend or relative, […]