Once considered the largest library in the world (and perhaps in history), the Great Library of Alexandra was home to various works by all of the greatest writers and minds of antiquity, such as Socrates, Homer, Aristotle, and Plato. First founded by the Ptolemy dynasty in 290 BC, the Great Library was located in the…
Every now and then in the tabloids, you’ll find a news story about a wayward foreign ambassador claiming diplomatic immunity after being caught in an illegal act by officers in the host country. With the help of these front cover headlines, many people mistakenly believe that diplomatic immunity is similar to the “get out of…
While some people think malt liquor and beer are pretty much the same thing, if you were to say this to a beer enthusiast, he or she would probably start a very long rant. For the people who have tasted both, one sip is enough to confirm the fact that malt liquor and beer have considerably…
Whenever Election Day comes around the corner, millions of Americans head to the polls to cast their vote in the yearly political battle between Democrats and Republics, or donkey versus elephant. Although both of these party’s platforms have changed considerably throughout American history, their iconic representations have remained the same for more than a century….
Whether the classic song Kumbaya brings to mind happy memories of sitting around a campfire or nightmares of having to go to summer camp, most people are familiar with this classic spiritual song. Kumbaya started to become really popular during the folk revival of the 1960s. Ever since then, it stuck in popular culture and in the…
When saddling up to the bar, millions of people worldwide choose to throw down a few shots of the ultimate Mexican party spirit known as tequila. With a long legacy dating back 2,000 years, tequila was first commercialized in 1656 by Jose Cuervo. By the late nineteenth century, the potent alcoholic drink was imported into…
Chai, a spicy, invigorating drink which tastes and smells delicious, is a favorite of many tea fanatics around the world. Why is chai so trendy? It doesn’t owe its popularity only to its rich flavor, but also to its numerous health benefits. Chai is a complex brew which includes a number of different herbs and…
As the early morning sun rises from the horizon, for more than a century, families nationwide have depended on the deliciousness of Aunt Jemima pancake mix and the drizzling sweetness of syrup to start their day off right. Although Aunt Jemima is often thought of as a mythological corporate model in American folklore, it turns…
As one of the most well-known songs of the rock era, and the 49th greatest song of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine, chances are you’ve heard the famous song “Hotel California” by the Eagles from 1977 – unless you’ve been living under a rock. The first thing we need to do is to…
Pistachios are some of the most recognizable (and popular) nuts around; the slight hint of their greenish interiors peeking out from their light beige skins stand out in the grocery store, and they’ve become a staple snack for millions of people around the world. But did you know that the bright colors of the pistachio…