The Ides of March, or Idus Martias, is today. Many significant events in history occurred on March 15th. Idus Martias is a tradition celebrated every March 15th. The Ides of March began during Roman times that marks the annual festival dedicated to the god Mars. The Ides of March is perhaps...
It is possible for people to take out loans or debts in order to pay for an item now through another entity, and pay that entity the amount with or without interest at a later date. In order to take out the loan, the person must provide a document that indicates that he or she promises to pay the...
Contracts exist to provide a formal, written agreement with regards to an exchange of promises made. Because of the complex nature of contracts and the sensitive matter it addresses, many laws have been created to address most of the problems or issues that arise from entering into a contract. One...
On the 21st of June the world will mark the solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, shortest day in the southern hemisphere. On December 21 the situation is exactly reversed. And in between each of those dates - on March 20 and September 22 (of 2009), the sun's north-south...
1. Read a book2. Give or receive a massage3. Go for a skinny dipping (or at least a swim)4. Take a nap5. Listen to music or catch a band6. Call a friend and your folks7. Puddlejump8. Play cards9. Go to a museum, play, or show10. Do a science experiment11. Cook a romantic dinner12. Sit on the porch...
Figgy pudding is a dessert that became “notorious” for being included in the lyrics to the English carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. The reference to it has made people curious as to what a figgy pudding is. A figgy pudding is actually described more as a cake than a pudding. Recipes for...
Contrary to how terrible rejection feels, rejection is an integral aspect of success. Whether your business proposal, demo tape, or attempt at securing a date with a prospective suitor is declined, don't despair. Rejection is temporary, like much else we experience on the road of life. Here's...
Holly Madison may have initially refused to comment on the upcoming nuptials between her Playboy ex Hugh Hefner and his future wife Crystal Marris when news of the Christmas engagement but she's firing with both barrels now. Madison, Hef's former 6 year "number one" girlfriend, relayed her disbelief...
A clove is a type of spice is made from the dried flower buds of Szyygiaum aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata. It is used to add flavor to food. It is found in the Philippines and Moluccas (once called “the Spice islands”) but is now grown and harvested in othe tropical countries like Zanzibar,...
Pre-Stonehenge megaliths were used for death rituals. Through the strategic placement of the huge megaliths in a remote section of Dartmoor, England, prehistoric people may have used the monuments for death rituals. British Archaoelogy was first to report that the similarities between the Dartmoor...
