10 Cool Facts About The Invention of the Computer The computer defines our modern way of life. For most of us work involves sitting behind or interacting with a computer of some sort; even children use them to do research and type up school projects. We give little thought to the amazing computers that fuel… Continue reading 10 Cool Facts About The Invention of the Computer
Month: August 2015
Top 10 Cool Facts About Roman Gladiators
10 Surprising Facts About Roman Gladiators Gladiators are one of the most interesting facets of the history of Ancient Rome. The Romans were so like us in so many ways; they had an organized society that was codified by laws. They had engineers, laid roads and organized their towns very much in the way we… Continue reading Top 10 Cool Facts About Roman Gladiators
Top 10 Ways Social Media Has Ruined Dating
10 Ways Social Media Has Ruined Dating Our tech-driven society has been at the helm of many wonderful things. Internet is now a household commodity; people can work remotely, allowing them to connect with colleagues and business partners from across the globe, and the advent of social media websites like Facebook have allowed people to… Continue reading Top 10 Ways Social Media Has Ruined Dating
10 Shocking Facts About William Shakespeare
10 Shocking Things About William Shakespeare William Shakespeare is one of the ‘greats’ of English Literature. Indeed he is, arguably, the greatest playwright that ever lived. His works have guided, inspired and amused audiences for hundreds of years and not just in his native English. The works of Shakespeare have been translated into almost every… Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts About William Shakespeare
Top 10 Weird Things You Didn’t Know About Being Vegan
10 Weird Things You Didn’t Know About Being Vegan What exactly is Vegan? Some people think of them as ultra-strict vegetarians but that is not quite true. Many vegetarians allow themselves to eat animal products such as dairy and even eggs (which, strictly should be considered as meat as it is an animal cell). Vegans,… Continue reading Top 10 Weird Things You Didn’t Know About Being Vegan
Top 10 Most Bizarre Phobias
10 Bizarre Phobias You Thank Your Lucky Stars Don’t Affect You: Top 10 Most Bizarre Phobias There are several phobias that can be weaved into candid conversation without chagrin. Various people label themselves as “phobic” when it comes to things like heights and flying planes. Others will boast of their arachnophobia, which is characterized as… Continue reading Top 10 Most Bizarre Phobias
10 Ancient Medical Practices That Did More Harm Than Good
10 Amazing Ancient Medical Practices That Did More Harm Than Good It is very tempting, when faced with the hustle and bustle and the fast pace of modern life, to hanker after the rural idyll of years gone by. Surely, it is tempting to think, life was simpler when we lived like Pa and Ma… Continue reading 10 Ancient Medical Practices That Did More Harm Than Good