Mention a fairy, and the average American will picture a bird-sized human with butterfly wings and a penchant for mischief. However, This is a very modern take on a very old concept. Faeries (AKA fae) are found mostly in Celtic mythology and are a lot darker in nature than the modern interpretation. Most fairies can … Read more
The US tend to take forks for granted. In the Orient, chopsticks are traditional, with forks only recently becoming widespread. In Europe, the fork didn’t begin to catch on until the 1500s. During the Medieval period, a predecessor to the modern day roast and carving forks was in use, but only in major feasts for … Read more
Caviar is, simply put, a product obtained from fish roe. From this seemingly unremarkable object, the fish eggs are classed into many different types of caviar via four main processing methods. The classification is solely dependent upon how the fish roe are processed. Caviar Processing Methods 1. Malossol Lightly salted caviar (around 3.5% to 5% … Read more
Writing is a very complex medium. For example, did you know there are only 32 different types of plot? Yet these plots are in every story you read – even the newspaper! There are also numerous genres of writing, such as poetry or science fiction. Today, we’ll be focusing on eight categories which any written … Read more
Whether you love it or hate it, oats are an incredibly healthy grain packed full of fiber and protein. Groats (full oat grains) require processing before they may be consumed by humans, but this process doesn’t involve additives or preservatives. While the term oatmeal suggests finely ground grains, some forms are in larger chunks while … Read more
Many people spend a good portion of their lives in school. This is where some of their learning experience takes place though it does not end there. From learning the basics of reading, writing, and math, to acquiring skills and knowledge for their future profession, much of it happens in school. People within the same … Read more
Gravel is one of the most useful forms of stone available. Not only do we use stone for decoration and as a key component in concrete, but it can also be used in paving and a multitude of other landscaping needs. Knowing the many different types of gravel and what they’re used for can be … Read more
The different types of collisions are more of an interest to the scientific community; in particular, nuclear physicists. The collisions spoken of here, most often refer to those that happen on a microscopic level. These have to do with molecules, atoms, and sub-atomic particles. These collisions can cause a change in kinetic energy via: a … Read more
When you think of research, you probably think of hitting the book (or web), grabbing a bunch of facts, and taking some notes. Unfortunately, this is a good way to pull false information and ruin a report or study. Professional circle (and savvy individuals) instead use either qualitative or quantitative studies to compile the most … Read more
Cell junctions are found in multi-cellular bodies like trees, dogs, fish and other forms of complex biological life forms. Cell junctions primarily act as communicators between cells. This communication happens through proteins known as communicating junction. Cell junctions also act as a barrier against stress to the cell itself. In this article, we define five … Read more