The heart is a symbol that has been used to represent love for hundreds of years. Its earliest known use is in a manuscript dated to the 1200s, in which a young man can be seen handing a heart to his lady... Read more
The arctic fox is also known as the white fox, snow fox, or polar fox. It lives in the cold northern polar regions of the world. In times past, it has been sought after for the beauty of its... Read more
Popsicles, also called ice pops, freezer pops, or ice lollies, are frozen snacks on a stick for... Read more
For millennia, horses and cattle had been the "power tools" of agriculture. Their strength was used to plow the ground, move heavy objects, and more. When man began to invent metal machines, this was soon to... Read more
Do you like to play with slime? Ooey, gooey slime, in many colors and often containing glitter or small toys, has been a popular play item since 1976. Many children and adults alike make their own... Read more
What is a coffin? A coffin is a box or container in which the body of a deceased person is placed for burial or cremation. Coffins are also used to display the body at many... Read more
In Europe, black cats were once thought to be the companions of witches, and you could be punished for owning one. Other myths held that witches could shape-shift and become... Read more
Fighter aircraft were first used in war during World War I, barely a decade after the invention of the airplane. The jet aircraft was invented in 1939. It soon became a staple among both military and... Read more
Ice hockey is the most popular version of this sport in Canada, the United States, the Czech Republic, Latvia, and Slovakia... Read more
A tombstone - also called a headstone or gravestone, is a type of marker that is placed over a grave... Read more
Lemonade is a favorite summertime beverage. Popular culture - including the iconic Peanuts cartoons - often features children selling lemonade from roadside lemonade... Read more
The United States dollar, with its mostly green coloration, is recognizable the world over. Along with the Euro, the official currency used by much of Europe, it the most-used currency in international... Read more
Ice hockey is typically played by two teams of six players each. The game is played on an ice rink, but it can also be played on other surfaces. Read more
What makes paper money so valuable? At one time, items were used as money because of their actual value. For example, a coin was made of gold, and its worth was dependent on the weight of the... Read more
A sack full of money is a common image in popular culture. Often, it is found in the hands of cartoon characters guilty of robbing banks, or in the cellar of a grumpy rich person, such as... Read more
The igloo is an icon of the far north, especially the Arctic regions of Alaska, Greenland, and Canada. The term is from an Eskimo word meaning "house," and igloos still serve as temporary winter homes for... Read more
Sushi has been described as "seasoned rice that is shaped," or as rice, meat, and vegetables rolled in a sheet of dried seaweed. The presentation of the dish - how it looks - is considered to be very... Read more
The piñata often serves as a symbol of Mexico. These colorful, candy-filled stars, animals, or cartoon characters are regular features at parties, called... Read more
Thor is a "deity common to all the early Germanic peoples, a great warrior represented as a red-bearded, middle-aged man of enormous... Read more
Mittens are a staple of both wintertime and childhood imagery. Mittens are a type of glove that group four of the fingers together in a single pocket, separating only the thumb in an... Read more