Infographics turn information into visual representations.
So, have you ever heard that China’s Great Wall is thwe only manmade object visible from space? Or how about that marie Antoinette said “Let them eat cake” about her rebellious subjects? Or that fingernails continue to grow after one’s death? Well, the statements above are all misconceptions. That’s right. They are not true, even…
Certain archaeological finds have redefined history. For instance, the Rosetta Stone allowed for the translation of languages previously unknown. Pontius Pilate was assumed to be a fictional character until his name was unearthed from 2,000 year old ruins. And ancient Mediterranean mariners were shown to be much more sophisticated in their navigational skills, thanks to…
Behold, the humble olive. Such an unassuming, quiet fruit (that’s right. It’s a FRUIT!), yet entire civilizations have held it in the highest esteem. Today’s FamilyFirst pick is Wikipedia’s article on the olive. Olives go WAY back in man’s history. In the Biblical account of Noah, what did the dove bring back to him when…
Have you ever heard of miracle fruit? An explorer named Marchais made the first western observation of miracle fruit during a trip to west Africa in 1725. Marchais noticed that local tribes picked the berry from shrubs and chewed it before meals. The miracle part of miracle fruit is what it does to one’s tastebuds….
Hey, friends. We’re going to make a few Wikipedia selections this week as we begin filling out our new category. Today’s FamilyFirst pick is the Wikipedia entry on earth’s extremes. When we talk about extremes, we’re talking about the highest, the lowest, the hottest, the coldest, you get the idea. For instance, what is the…
Ladeeees and genetlemen…. Introducing FamilyFirst’s First Wikipedia Pick! Wikipedia is the 200 lb. gorilla on the web. Reviled by some, praised by many, many more, its nicely represents the summation of human knowledge. It’s chock full of articles, but anything you find here (especially anything controversial) should be taken with a grain or two of…
Chances are that you were not told about the different methods for grooming pubic hair. Let’s face it; discussing the topic of grooming pubic hair is not generally a discussion held between parents and teens. Yet, it is important to know about grooming pubic hair to have a cleaner appearance and better hygiene. Improper grooming…