In more repressed times, people were not always allowed to express themselves freely, for fear of persecution. Gossiping, criticizing the government or even talking about current events were often punishable by death. In order to communicate at will, clever rhymes were constructed and passed...
If you are a fan of the popular TV series “Weeds”, then you must be familiar with Mary Louise Parker who plays the strict suburban mom who has become a pot dealer on the show. Mary Louise Parker plays the character of Nancy Botwin who is the ultimate Queen of the bottomless pit of...
For the past 56 years the Church of Scientology has blazed a path of headlines and mystery across the globe. Once existing only as the idea held by a single man, the Church has grown into a multinational, highly organized institution in record time. There is little doubt...
Believe it or not, some of the most widely accepted historical "truths" are actually very inaccurate.
Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
Mae west is believed to have lived well before her time. As an actress, playwright and screenwriter, she is an inspiration to many as she was able to create her own mixed image within Hollywood. She was both funny and sexy rolled into one, she was intelligent as she rewrote most of her own lines...
Anyone who has raised children or ever was a child (and let's face it, that's all of us), knows that the world's Most Frequently Asked Question is "Why?" Unfortunately, it's also the most difficult question to answer because it's bottomless - it can keep right on going forever because no matter...
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...
Do you ever dream of getting away for an exotic vacation, but feel constrained by obstacles such as cost, distance, the hassle of traveling with small children, or fun diseases like malaria? Well, you need not look any further than you can drive for the next “Most Amazing Vacation Ever!”...
