In every standard deck of playing cards, there are four jacks. The jacks are part of the deck that is called court cards and are one of three kinds of court cards. The other court cards are kings and queens, and each deck contains for of each of these as well. There are four jacks … Read more
The ocean is a massive ecosystem that is full of interesting creatures and unsolved mysteries. Currently, only 5% of the ocean’s depths have been explored, but one thing many scientists have studied is whales. Whales are members of the cetacean family, which encompasses roughly 90 species. When looking at these massive and ancient creatures, many … Read more
Getting a Fulbright Scholarship is an honor that many high achievers dream of. This United States Government-sponsored program for International Learning opens doors to mutual understanding between the countries of the world and the US. But how much is the stipend for Fulbright? Fulbright grants offer a $1,000-per-month allowance as a minimum and an ongoing … Read more
There are at least ten calendars in widespread and serious use around the world today, so asking whether March is the third month of the year is a bit presumptuous. A know-it-all (like me) might ask you, “In which calendar?” So, is March the third month of the year? The answer is, it depends. Yes, … Read more
The Industrial Revolution took place over several generations, eventually spreading across the globe. Western Europe was the first part of the globe to develop, followed by North America, East Europe, and Asia. Industrialization started in the late 18th century in Great Britain before expanding throughout Europe. England, Belgium, France, as well as the German states … Read more
The answer as to whether or not India is a developed country depends on a person’s definition of “developed”. This is a country that has a population nearing 1.3 billion people, making it the largest democracy in the world. Like any other country, it does suffer from economic blows on occasion, but its poverty rate … Read more
Human death customs vary greatly across the planet, but the preservation of bodies is in many cultures. Seeing as the bodies of animals can undergo the taxidermy process and be preserved indefinitely, it’s only reasonable to wonder if the same can be done with human bodies. Yes, you can taxidermy a human. But that’s speaking … Read more