Historically, the term squad referred to the smallest military unit, usually of about 12 soldiers. "The colloquial use of the word 'squad' arose from East Coast hip hop culture and describes 'a self-chosen group of people that you want to identify with'."... Read more
Our perception of the American West has largely been shaped by literature and Western films. Stereotypical symbols of the West include vast cactus-clad deserts, cowboys riding a horse into the sunset, and wanted posters on saloon walls... Read more
Humorous cartoons and drawings first rose to fame during the 1840s, and animation abounded from the early 1900s onward. As with literature, the jester archetype found its place in comics, animated films, and cartoon series... Read more
Pharmacists, also known as chemists or druggists, are healthcare professionals responsible for preparing or dispensing medications. Like doctors, pharmacists must go to school for many years to learn about medicines, how they affect the body, and how they may interact with each other... Read more
Have you ever played in a puddle? Most puddles are left behind by rain. They can also form near underground springs, on beaches when the tide goes out, from snow melt, or from man-made sources such as a fire hydrant or backyard watering hose. They may attract small animals that desire to drink the water, or creatures such as frogs and mosquitoes that lay their eggs there.... Read more
Aurora is the title character of the 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty. Aurora was cursed as an infant; it was said she would die by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel before her sixteenth birthday... Read more
Game shows first aired on radio and television in 1938. They were called Spelling Bee and Information Please, respectively. In the United States, The Price Is Right, Family Feud, and Jeopardy have been among the most enduring... Read more
Catwoman is the supervillain alias of the fictional character Selina Kyle, and occasionally of other female characters. She first appeared as "the Cat" in DC Comics Batman #1 in 1940. She is a burglar in Gotham city, and her preferred weapon is a bullwhip. She wears a tight black suit and is often outfitted with spy gear... Read more
A firefighter, fireman, or firewoman is a person employed in firefighting - putting out dangerous fires and keeping them from spreading. This may involve rescuing people from a burning building... Read more
The beard is the facial hair grown on a man's chin and cheeks. The Encyclopaedia Britannica calls the beard a "badge of manhood," as it appears only when a young male becomes physically mature... Read more
Kakashi is a teacher to Team 7, of which the show's titular character is a member. He is a skilled ninja, easygoing, and an emphatic rule follower. He had a difficult childhood, as his father died in disgrace. He had become an accomplished ninja by age five. He lost his eye in battle, and it was replaced by a Sharingan... Read more
A nurse is a medical professional who cares for the sick or injured. Though they have had many titles throughout history, skilled and educated caretakers have been documented since antiquity. Many lived in religious orders as nuns or monks... Read more
A suit is a matching set of clothes, consisting primarily of a jacket and trousers... Read more
"I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together... This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning: 'My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty... Read more
Doctors are also known as physicians and medical practitioners. Doctors care for the sick and injured, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe treatments. Doctors may specialize in a certain type of medicine, for example, cancer or brain surgery... Read more
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown. He is the "spirit" of Halloween, as are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to their respective holidays... Read more
A ponytail is a hairstyle in which all or some of the hair is secured at the back of the head. It is so named because it resembles the shape of the tail of a pony or horse. Today, ponytails are most often worn by women and girls, but they are sported by some men as well... Read more
Supergirl - just like her cousin, the Man of Steel, Kara Zor-el was sent to earth from the dying planet Krypton. The difference? She arrived as a teenager. The ultimate "new kid," Supergirl must navigate adolescence while also learning to control her super strength, ability to fly, and other superpowers... Read more
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He was given many nicknames, including Honest Abe, the Great Emancipator, and the Rail-Splitter. He is best known for working to end slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution... Read more
In the Dragon Ball universe, Goku or Kakarot is a member of the extraterrestrial Saiyan race. He was raised on Earth and became a legendary martial artist, even the greatest fighter in the world. He has saved both the Earth and the universe several times over... Read more