Fascinating

These days, “vaccination” is an inflammatory word. Anti-vaxxers discourage the practice while governments insist that those little vials are safe. At times,…

According to legend, the first emperor of Japan took the Chrysanthemum Throne in 660 BC. Since Emperor Jimmu’s ascension, some 126 emperors…

Like any other craft or art form, designing fashion items requires inspiration. Fashion designers have been inspired by their roots, by popular…

Language is a fascinating thing. The words we use today are drawn from, and have evolved for, today’s usage from a wide…

Vodka remains a global favorite. The drink features in countless cocktails, but life outside the bar is where things get interesting. Gather…

We take for granted how boring life was before radio, television, and the internet. Other than toiling and avoiding wild animals, there…

When one song sounds like another, did one copy, or rip off the other? Sometimes that question is fun speculation; other times,…

Whether we are preoccupied, our possessions are stolen, or simply by unforeseen circumstances, everyone eventually loses something belonging to them. When that…

Around 12 million people in the US use vaping pens or e-cigarettes. The device turns liquid, often flavored or containing nicotine, into…

Lost cities have long been the subject of fascination. Places like Atlantis, El Dorado, or the Lost City Of Z have stirred…