How to Draw a Jellyfish
Jellyfish are among the most interesting animals in the ocean. Hundreds of species have been described. Jellyfish have no brain, skeleton... Read more
Jellyfish are among the most interesting animals in the ocean. Hundreds of species have been described. Jellyfish have no brain, skeleton... Read more
The phoenix is a mythical bird described by various cultures of antiquity. It was said to be very long-lived, with a lifespan of no less than 500 years. Read more
Leprechauns are a legendary figure of Irish folklore, and they have been adopted as a symbol of St. Patrick's Day. By definition, they are fairies in the form... Read more
When people speak of love, they often use the euphemism "the birds and the bees," and affectionate human pairs are often referred to as "love birds." But did... Read more
The shamrock, also known as clover, is the national flower of Ireland. In fact, in Irish the word "shamrock" means "little clover" or "young clover." Read more
The pineapple is much more than the home of a fictional sponge in Nickelodeon's long running cartoon sitcom, Spongebob Squarepants. This modern... Read more
Adored by some, feared by many - what reaction does the slithering snake illicit in you? Since ancient times, cultures across the world have used snakes... Read more
The veneration of skulls by humans has a long history. Prehistoric evidence suggests that in some cultures, the skulls of deceased ancestors... Read more
Holding hands is a form of nonverbal communication, a gesture whose meaning varies widely depending on culture. Children from... Read more
Marvel Comics introduced the Ghost Rider persona in the early 1970s. The Rider has undergone a number of incarnations - originally, he was Johnny Blaze... Read more
Today, werewolves are known to be fictitious creatures. They appear in movies as teenage heartthrobs, in children's cartoons such as Scooby Doo... Read more
Aliens are frequent denizens of science fiction, from Star Trek to Star Wars to Disney's Toy Story, and the search for extraterrestrial life is carried out... Read more
Clowns are easily recognizable the world over, adorned with painted faces, big red noses, fanciful hair, and colorful costumes. Clowns have... Read more
Vampires are familiar sights as breakfast cereal mascots, Halloween costumes, horror film stock characters, and teenage film heartthrobs. Read more
Throughout history, humans have sought to explain death - and to allay their fears of unknown things to come. Many ancient cultures, for example, had... Read more
ing the Halloween season, representations of mummies abound. They are featured on decorations, in costumes, in the media - some... Read more
In Japanese, the word for "cherry blossom" is sakura. The sakura is an integral part of Japanese culture. It appears in ancient and modern artwork... Read more
The earth - according to astronomer Carl Sagan, it is "a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam," the only rock in the universe known to support life. The earth... Read more
On Valentine's Day and in classical statues, Cupid is depicted as a chubby baby with wings, shooting arrows that cause people to fall in love. He's been... Read more
Most children can recall hugging a cuddly stuffed animal known as a teddy bear. Do you know how this toy got its name? In 1902, president... Read more