BB-8, also called Beebee-Ate, is a BB-series astromech droid. Astromech droids accompany pilots in their starfighters, often acting as navigators and mechanics. BB-8 belongs to Resistance pilot Poe Dameron. BB-8 is intelligent and able to move quickly by rolling his round body... Read more
The dinosaurlike Yoshi debuted in the video game Super Mario World in 1990. He is a sidekick of Mario and Luigi... Read more
In Egyptian mythology, the Sphinx was a creature that had a human head and the body of a lion. In one legend, a winged Sphinx asked the riddle, “What is it that has one voice year becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?” The Sphinx would eat anyone that could not give the proper answer... Read more
The yin yang is a symbol, as well as a school of thought, in eastern philosophy. It is defined as "the two complementary forces that make up all aspects and phenomena of life."... Read more
Celtic knots are decorative designs or geometric patterns that arose from Medieval Europe, especially in the island regions of Ireland and Britain. In Irish, they are called snaidhm Cheilteach, and cwlwm Celtaidd in Welsh... Read more
What is a Celtic cross? It is a form of the cross used in some Christian religions that features a nimbus or halo around the middle. The Celtic cross became widespread in Ireland and Britain beginning in the ninth century... Read more
According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the cross is "the principal symbol of the Christian religion." Many Christian churches hold that the cross was the instrument used to bring about the death of Jesus, and therefore venerate it. Other scholars hold that the instrument of the Messiah's death was, instead, an upright stake... Read more
Fortnite is one of the world's most popular multi-player video games. It has three modes. One is an all-out brawl known as Battle Royale. You can also play the shooter-survival game Save the World, or explore in Fortnite Creative... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Fortnite is an online video game released in 2017. Fortnite has several modes of play, including a battle royale, a cooperative shooter-survival mode, and a creative "sandbox" mode... Read more
Since the 1800s, the World's Fair has been held every few years in countries around the world. Each of these fairs lasts for about six months and exhibits the latest industrial, cultural, and scientific... Read more
Space shuttles are rocket-powered vehicles that are able to be used over and over again... Read more
Do you dream of traveling to the stars one day? If so, perhaps a rocket ship is just what you need. Rocket ships are fast and ready to travel into space. Read more
Handcuffs of various types have been used to restrain prisoners since ancient times. The earliest was the "figure eight" handcuff, which was often made of twisted ropes tied around the wrists... Read more
A sled or sleigh is one of the oldest vehicles known to man. Traditionally used in snowy conditions, sleighs were often pulled by dogs or horses... Read more
Christmas lights are often used to decorate Christmas trees as well as the exteriors of houses, shrubbery, and outdoor trees. Where did the tradition of illuminating homes and trees with... Read more