The 20th Century was the period when the celebrity culture took off, especially from the 1940s onwards. There were people who enjoyed celebrity status before then, such as Lord Byron and some music hall stars, but they were the exception. The more mass media there is, the more celebrities we seem to acquire. There …
In the literary world, there are few villains and monsters as sympathetic and as “human” as Erik, the Phantom of the Opera. The man behind the monster has been labeled as the villain of Gaston Leroux’s novel just as often as he has been named a misunderstood protagonist. He was the ghost that haunted …
Everyone has a story to tell. However, not everyone may be willing to listen. Sometimes, we are amazed – in an unpleasant way – over the fact that we have not been paying attention to the one speaking to us. At some point along the story, our mind has wandered off, and we only …
We all take breathing for granted. And very few of us realize the importance of good for a health life. The act of breathing is much more than inhaling and exhaling air. This article attempts to unravel the secrets of correct way to breathing and explains why and how correct way of breathing is …
At the dawn of spring, I am reminded by my children the joy of anticipating new life. They will usually see a flower or two that has made its way through the soil to a world beyond itself. What starts out as a seedling or bulb is transformed by nature’s capacity to evolve. Inside …
From romantic visions of gladiators to the mysteries of the Da Vinci Code and the Roman Catholic Church, no city is more interesting than Rome. The Origins of Rome At the heart of the country of Italy is the city of Rome. From being the center of an empire to now being the seat …
Here are some methods on how to get rid of wasps. When it’s time to learn how to get rid of wasps correctly you must know your enemy. Don’t confuse a wasp with a bee. Bees are very important in plant pollination. A bee avoids having to sting as they die soon after releasing …
There are some old sayings that can be traced back to the Bible and the Golden Rule: “It is far better to give something or yourself to others than to get something from them.” And also, “we must always do unto others just as we would like them to do unto us.” Those aren’t …
Many people tend to assume that cans and can openers were invented around the same time, as it is now considered essential to have a can opener in order to open a can. This is not, in fact, the case: cans were invented in the early 19th century, in order to store food for …
I have a friend who is much older than she looks. Since I know that she generally takes good care of herself by eating well and exercising (great skin and what a fit body!), I once asked her if there was one thing she did that she felt contributed the most to her youthful …