Looks like it's that time of year again. Although it used to be that the first snow of the year happened on or around Halloween. This year the single digit weather has landed here in Montana by the 10th of October. So I'm not much in Halloween mood just yet. Maybe it will warm up a bit. Woman's...
This is a quick how to guide put together by the team here at Brainz. We want to help you have the most enjoyable Christmas Season ever. Here's our How To Guide For Buying A Real Christmas Tree. Step One.First off, measure the ceiling height in the room that you are going to put your Christmas...
Loofahs are a bathroom staple, used to scrub the skin and create the luxurious foam that most people associate with a refreshing and cleansing shower. One would never expect that the loofahs have their origins in a dishrag – or rather, a dishrag vine. This is closely related to the cucumber or...
A prophecy predicts the future; in a self-fulfilling prophecy, the words themselves cause the “prophet” to change his behavior and make them come true. For example, someone who declares that “this is going to be a horrible day!” will be of such a foul mood that he sees nothing but bad things—and...
Marshmallows, this staple of campfires and hot cups of cocoa, was first sold commercially in the late 19th century. It is a popular candy and is known for its soft and fluffy texture. Today’s marshmallows come in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes. However, the traditional marshmallows were...
One of the most popular breeds in the United Kingdom, it is descended from the King Charles Spaniel and is named after King Charles II. It is said that the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was developed to recreate a breed that bears more resemblance to the original spaniels owned by King Charles...
Escargot is one of the more distinct dishes in French cuisine. Escargot are snails that are served with any number of sauces. There is a common belief that the word “escargot” refers to a particular dish, but in fact it is a “common” word that is used to describe or refer to edible snails. When...
With the recent celebration of Mardi Gras - "Fat Tuesday" - the season of Lent is upon us. As Mardi Gras is a celebration of indulgences and feasting, Lent is a period of self-denial and fasting. In the Catholic tradition the observance of Lent was virtually universal. Following the Protestant...
A cruise ship catastrophe claimed 2 lives in the Mediterranean sea Wednesday. A series of "freak waves" reportedly struck the Louis Cruise Lines ship measuring 680 feet (207 meters), housing 10 passenger decks, 732 staterooms, and many bars, pools, restaurants and shops. The waves wreaked havoc...
Satin is a kind of fabric. It is quite soft and has a glossy or shiny appearance. It was first introduced to Europe in the twelfth century, and by the fourteenth century, it became highly popular, chosen by the “Fashionistas” of the time—the royalty—for its beautiful appearance and comfortable...
