Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
A play kitchen is a wonderful toy investment, providing many years of entertainment for ages 2-6 and their friends. Though you might wonder if this is just a gift for girls, a kitchen is definitely universally appealing. And most play kitchens these days are decorated in neutral colors to...
Photography has potential to be both the most equalizing and polarizing art form imaginable. All you really need to get started is a camera — any will do — and an ability to understand what looks good. On the other hand, there are people who swear that you need 50 lenses, a full flash setup and at...
It’s not nearly December yet but we have some great ideas to prepare you for Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Fitr, Yuletide, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, and other celebrations! After all, it’s never too early to plan out that perfect gift to express your appreciation to family, friends, co-workers,...
Believe it or not, some of the most widely accepted historical "truths" are actually very inaccurate.
Melmac is a brand name of plastic dinnerware that uses melamine. Melamine is made from melamine resin, a synthetic substance that was first developed in the 1940s. Melamine resin can be easily molded into different shapes and it is also known for its durability. Melmac became so popular that during...
Anyone who has a sweet tooth will have encountered marzipan. This soft paste is often used in cake icings and pastries. It is often shaped into sweet, edible “sculptures” and then painted with food coloring—leading to food that is almost too pretty to eat! Marzipan is made with almond paste,...
Physics In Action! There are many food dehydrators on the market or that you can build for yourself from purchased plans. Plug-ins or farm-size solar, many people have come to realize that food preservation by dehydration is better in many ways than canning or freezing. Dried food needs no sterile...
Forget outer space; there are aliens far closer to home! These bizarre looking and strangely fascinating sharks look like they’re from another world.
