How to Draw a Brick Wall
Brick is an ancient building material that is still in use today. Sun-dried bricks of clay were first produced around 6,000 years ago. Modern bricks are often hardened in a very hot oven... Read more
Brick is an ancient building material that is still in use today. Sun-dried bricks of clay were first produced around 6,000 years ago. Modern bricks are often hardened in a very hot oven... Read more
Many religious traditions around the world have a tree of life, sacred tree, or world tree tradition. In some legends, a huge tree binds together the heavens and the earth. In others, the tree is located in "the centre of the earth" and often "protected by supernatural guardians." The tree confers continued life, perhaps everlasting life, to humankind... Read more
A corn dog is a hot dog or sausage that has been dipped in a cornmeal batter and deep fried. Along with cotton candy and funnel cakes, corn dogs are traditional fare at county and state fairs... Read more
A family tree, also called a pedigree chart, is a visual representation of family relationships. These charts are often depicted in the shape of a literal tree. The oldest generations are located at the top. Branches come from both parents to connect to their children below them. The youngest generation, around which the chart is centered, can be located on the trunk... Read more
Sailboats or sailing ships are "propelled partly or entirely by sails" that catch the wind. Sailboats are also known as sloops, cutters, catboats, dinghies, ketches, schooners, and yawls, depending on their design... Read more
A banner is "a flag or other piece of cloth bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other message." Banners can also be made out of paper, plastic, or other materials... Read more
Smartphones are the most commonly used type of mobile phone today. These phones feature a touchscreen and most can do almost anything a computer can... Read more
Tennis a sport or game "in which two opposing players (singles) or pairs of players (doubles) use tautly strung rackets to hit a ball." Tennis is played using a net, as is volleyball. In Britain, it is known as lawn tennis because the original courts were in the grass... Read more
The sword is one of the most famous hand weapons in history. Though their exact designs differed according to time and place, swords were used for thousands of years. Each sword consists of a blade, longer than that of a dagger, attached to a handle with a guard to protect the hand... Read more
The cherry is a small, bright red fruit that grows on a tree. It is often used in desserts such as pies, in drinks, or as a topping on ice cream... Read more
Ice cream is a symbol of summer and a favorite treat of both children and adults. Traditionally, it is made from milk and sugar. Today, many non-dairy versions are also available, often made from nut "milks."... Read more
Batteries have been a part of our lives for as long as electronics have. A battery is a device designed to "convert chemical energy directly into electrical energy."... Read more
Dragons have long mystified mankind. These monstrous legendary creatures are typically seen as serpent-like, many having wings or the ability to fly. In fact, the English word "dragon" is derived from the Greek word drakon, referring to a large serpent. Some have legs or the features of terrestrial beasts. Many had "extraordinary breath," able to exhale smoke, fire, water, ice, or wind... Read more
The Justice League is DC Comics' team of all-star superheroes. Among their ranks are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman, and the Martian Manhunter. A number of other superheroes have joined the Justice League's ranks since their first comic book appearance in 1960... Read more
Canada is located in North America, north of the United States. It is well-known for maple syrup, Niagara Falls, and hockey. The beaver is the national animal... Read more
Christmas pudding, also called plum pudding or figgy pudding, is a traditional holiday desert, especially in the United Kingdom and Ireland.... Read more
"Don't cry over spilt milk." "There's no use crying over spilled milk." The above idiom in its various forms is often used to mean "don't worry about something that has already happened and that you can't change. In its current form, the phrase first appears in print in... Read more
A jigsaw puzzle is "any set of varied, irregularly shaped pieces that, when properly assembled, form a picture or map." The first puzzles, created in England during the 1700s, were teaching tools - "dissected" maps, alphabets, or pictures of animals... Read more
Cakes are sweetened bread-like pastries. They may include fruits, nuts, or sugary icings. Cakes of various types have been made and consumed throughout history.... Read more
The 1996 slasher film Scream gave rise to a long-lasting horror entertainment franchise. The main antagonist is "a mysterious killer in a Halloween costume known as Ghostface."... Read more