Tattooing is an ancient art that has been practiced since prehistoric times. When European settlers arrived in North America, many of their reports expressed surprise at the bodily decoration of the native peoples. Today, some people get tattoos with Native American-inspired designs, hearkening back to this history. These are often referred to as tribal tattoos... Read more
Police are "officers representing the civil authority of government." They typically 'maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate criminal activities.'... Read more
The Mexican flag holds a lot of symbolism. The green bar represents hope, the white unity, and the red the blood of national heroes. At the center of the flag is the Mexican... Read more
A fireplace is an architectural structure used to hold an open fire within a building. The primary purpose of a fireplace may be heating or cooking. Some are used for blacksmithing or smelting metal. Chimneys often accompany the fireplace to evacuate the smoke... Read more
Surfboards are necessary equipment for the sport of surfing. This popular water sport involves riding waves toward the shore. A number of variations also exist, including wakeboarding, boogie boarding, and kite boarding... Read more
Converse is an American shoe brand founded in 1908. Nike became its parent company in 2003. Popular product lines include the Chuck Taylor All-Star and One Star... Read more
What happens when you mix the chibi or super deformed art style - which morphs familiar characters into childlike forms with oversized heads and large eyes - with heavily armed, mechanized Gundam battle suits? You get anime magic!... Read more
The Legend of Zelda is full of memorable characters like Link and Princess Zelda. It also contains some interesting objects, like the Master Sword and Hylian Shield... Read more
A birthday marks the anniversary of one's birth. In many cultures, birthdays are marked and celebrated with parties, gifts, or special foods. Certain birthdays are considered rites of passage. For example, a girl's fifteenth birthday may be her quinceañera, or a girl's sixteenth birthday her "sweet sixteen." Jewish girls celebrate a bat mitzvah on their twelfth birthday, and boys a bar mitzvah on their thirteenth... Read more
A rosary, also known as prayer beads, is a "religious exercise in which prayers are recited and counted on a string of beads or a knotted cord." Both the prayers and the beads are called a rosary. The term rosary comes from a Latin word meaning "rose garden" or "garland of roses."... Read more
The Encyclopaedia Britannica defines the book as a "non-periodical printed publication of at least 49 pages excluding covers," but admits that "no strict definition... Read more
Indy cars are a special type of race car. The cars are open-wheeled and single-seated, similar to Formula One cars. Races may be held on circular tracks, streets, or off-road... Read more
They're cute, fun and scary, and perfect for Halloween--although you can draw a voodoo doll at any time of the year. A good drawing of a voodoo looks like a real plushie, with small stitches and a soft fabric-stuffed body. A tuft of hair and a pair of buttons for eyes completes the drawing. This adorable cartoon voodoo doll will look great hanging up in your room or classroom. Just don't base it on a real person, because they probably won't be too happy when they see it... Read more
The trash can goes by many names - waste container, garbage can, waste bin, dustbin, rubbish bin, or wastebasket. No matter what we call it, it does a dirty job - it temporarily stores our... Read more
A horseshoe is a metal object designed to protect a horse's hoof. Horseshoes have a long history. In ancient China, horses' feet were sometimes wrapped in leather, and a "hipposandal" or hoof boot of ancient Roman design has been discovered in Great Britain. Nailed horseshoes were developed over 1,000 years ago... Read more
The motorcycle or motorized bicycle was invented in Britain in 1884. In the time since many different types of motorbikes have been developed for different uses. The dirt bike is one of them... Read more
The fishing rod is the tool most often used by recreational fishermen. The sport of fishing is also referred to as angling, and fishing equipment is known as tackle... Read more
The telescope is an instrument which allows a person to see great distances, even into outer space. The word "telescope" actually means "far-seeing."... Read more
Hats have been around since the dawn of humanity. Hats have served many different purposes, from functional to stylish, and have been constructed from various materials... Read more
Sunglasses, shades, sun cheaters, sun specs, spekkies, or sunnies are a type of eyeglasses worn to protect the eyes from the rays of the sun. They come in many styles, including aviators, "John Lennon glasses," wayfarers, and shutter shades... Read more