The Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex for short, is among the most well known of the dinosaurs. The name Tyrannosaurus rex means "king of the tyrant lizards." T. rex is thought to have been either a predator or a... Read more
Harry Potter is a fictional character created by British author J. K. Rowling. The character debuted in a 1997 novel, to be followed by a number of sequels and... Read more
The Elf on the Shelf began as a children's book published in 2005, entitled The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. The story recounts the tale of a "scout elf," sent by Santa Claus to watch children from... Read more
Christmas ornaments are decorations that are usually used to adorn a Christmas tree. They may be made from a variety of materials, including glass, wood, clay, and metal. Families often pass ornaments from... Read more
Basketball may be the only sport to be invented completely in America. It arose at a YMCA in 1891 as an indoor sport to be played on a rainy... Read more
Sadness has been described as "emotional pain associated with...feelings of disadvantage, loss, despair, grief, helplessness, disappointment and sorrow." These are emotions that everyone experiences from... Read more
Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, is a dual-type fighting and steel Pokémon of Generation IV. Lucario evolves from Riolu and can mega evolve when exposed... Read more
Rayquaza is a Legendary dual-type flying dragon Pokémon of Generation III. Rayquaza has not been observed to evolve into... Read more
Mewtwo is a legendary psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. He is part of the so-called "Mew duo" along with Mew. Both Pokémon were introduced in... Read more
The moose is the largest species of deer in the world. It is native to the northern reaches of North America, Europe, and Asia. Moose are unique in that they may... Read more
Baseball may be America's favorite pastime, but it was first played in England. Immigrants brought the game with them when they traveled to America, and its popularity... Read more
Mothers and daughters are known to share a special bond. Even common words for "mother"... Read more
Football players must wear special gear to protect themselves from injury. Most important is the helmet, which protects the head and brain. It has a hard outer... Read more
The teacher may represent the world's oldest profession. Parents and other adults often assume the role of teacher to small children, helping them attain the skills needed for... Read more
The samurai were warriors in Japan, from the twelfth to nineteenth centuries. Samurai were trained in strategy and martial arts... Read more
The Incredible Hulk entered the world of Marvel Comics in 1962. From that time onward, Hulk lived not only in comic books but in television cartoons, live... Read more
Who is Link? Link is the hero of the Nintendo video game series, The Legend of Zelda. In each game, Link begins as an ordinary boy. Throughout... Read more
The character we know today as the Cheshire Cat first appeared in 1865, in the children's novel Alice in Wonderland. In 1951, Disney released... Read more
The above words can be found on a plaque at the Statue of Liberty. This statue stands on Liberty Island near New York City. It depicts a... Read more
Anime is a popular style of cartoon animation. It can be hand drawn or computer generated. Anime can be recognized by the large... Read more