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...
Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement on the same day hot pictures of the future princess made waves on the internet. Prince William's future wife was snapped on September 1, 2006 clad in a white bikini in Ibiza by the spying eye of a photographer's lens, a situation Kate...
Sensationalism in the media is not always intentional. When a celebrity or public figure is elderly or ill, drafts of obituaries are often prepared in advance. While this can be convenient, it can also lead to disaster when these drafts are released prematurely. Other times when the media kills...
While mangosteens are not readily available in the United States, their popularity is growing – largely due to the incredible and unique flavor. It was a hit even with Queen Victoria, who offered a reward to anyone who could successfully cultivate it in England. Unfortunately, all efforts failed....
Young women of about 18 years of age, from wealthy, upper class families are considered to be debutantes, especially after having being presented at an official ceremony. This ceremony is referred to as a ‘coming out’ event. The ‘coming out’ ceremony generally marks the young woman’s eligibility...
A drama queen is a person who overreacts to what others may see as a trivial incident. These personality types are described as overbearing and demanding. A drama queen perceives the world in absolutes. She is seen as having only two emotional states, calm and hysterical. Psychologists tend to...
Who says all the fun is wasted on the dumb? That's no the case with these ten musicians, each of which was smart enough to earn a Ph.D. but fun enough to know how to rock out a good time. 1. Greg Graffin from Bad Religion2. Brian May from Queen 3. Brian Briggs from Stornoway4. Brian Cox from...
The modern-day Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle is a hound type breed developed in Indiana. In medieval times, there was a line of pocket beagles small enough to fit in saddlebags and were used to chase through the underbrush during a hunt. But this genetic line has become extinct so the pocket beagles...
Oprah Winfrey, talk show host, philanthropist, and one of the world's most powerful women, sat down with Barbara Walters for an exclusive ABC interview. A portion of the interview was shown on today's Good Morning America and featured a tear filled discussion with Walters and the reigning daytime...
