How to Draw an Alarm Clock
Today, wind-up alarm clocks and even digital alarm clocks have largely been replaced by smartphones and other devices. Yet, the spring-driven alarm clock with its iconic... Read more
Today, wind-up alarm clocks and even digital alarm clocks have largely been replaced by smartphones and other devices. Yet, the spring-driven alarm clock with its iconic... Read more
Books are a common symbol of school days. This is due in large part to the invention of the printing press some 600 years ago. Before books could be printed en masse, they had to be... Read more
Spaghetti is a traditional staple of Italian cuisine. Spaghetti noodles are long and thin, typically made of wheat. In fact, the term spaghetti is derived from a term meaning... Read more
Fast food chains such as Del Taco and Taco Bell have popularized the taco, and it is now synonymous with Tex-Mex food. Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made by... Read more
Today, the image of a schoolhouse is iconic of education itself. The concept of schools - formal groupings of students - existed as far back as... Read more
Is it back to school time where you live? Many children celebrate this time of year by "back to school shopping," receiving new clothing and... Read more
A sandwich is any dish that uses one or more pieces of bread as a container or wrapper for food. Sandwiches may be sweet - such as... Read more
Dresses are articles or clothing with a long history. Also called gowns or frocks, dresses are defined by a bodice that covers the torso and a skirt... Read more
Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in the Spanish language. Not surprisingly, then, the holiday is celebrated on May 5 each year... Read more
The term salad describes a wide variety of dishes whose main ingredient is usually raw vegetables. Salads may also be made from... Read more
The pencil is a simple object with a very long history. The earliest pencils were used in ancient Rome, then known as styluses. The stylus was a... Read more
Popcorn is a familiar food, especially at movie theater concession stands. How did it become such? People have grown and eaten corn for... Read more
What is the TARDIS? As every Whovian - that is, a fan of the long running television and movie franchise, Doctor Who knows... Read more
Pancakes, griddle cakes, hot cakes, flapjacks. These flat, slightly sweetened breakfast pastries are known by many names. The concept of fried flatbread... Read more
An unidentified flying object, or UFO, is defined as "any aerial object or optical phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer."... Read more
Ice cream, a frozen confection made from sweetened milk, is popular around the world. Its origins are ancient; snow mixed with... Read more
In this electronic age, emojis are everywhere, from text messages and emails to clothing, jewelry, school supplies, home furnishings... Read more
What is an emoji? Emojis are small cartoon symbols, typically representing emotions, places, or common objects. The emoji originated in 1999... Read more
What does it mean to wink? A wink is defined as "a facial expression made by briefly closing one eye." It is analogous to blinking, though only... Read more
Hot dogs, also called Frankfurters, wurst, franks, or wieners, are a type of seasoned sausage. The food originated in... Read more