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24th September 2009
What country invented ‘golf?’ Many countries did. If there were sticks and objects that could be hurtled along, then there was ‘golf.’ No one knows for certain who started golf. But everybody knows who plays it now — everyone does.
The origin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
Teddy bears date back to the early twentieth century, but the origin of the name is uncertain. The most popular story is that then-US President Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt refused to kill an injured bear on a bear-hunting trip, choosing to spare its li... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Movie is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of Movie as an art form, and the motion picture industry. Movies are produced by recording images from the world with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or speci... Read >
11th September 2009
To a lot of people, Halloween is synonymous with two things- ´pumpkins head´ and ´death costume´. The grim reaper costume or the death costume as it is more commonly known is a very simple design and yet it draws a great deal of attention. The grim re... Read >
Author: Kenneth Elliott06th September 2009
Muffin Fan when I heard Muffin it reminded me of Raspberry muffin with a dollop of cream cheese on top with a fresh raspberry onto the cream cheese. Beautiful!! Hmm sounds delicious but guess what, I am a Muffin Fan, but here is the lampoon about the Muff... Read >
Author: gurgsumit25th August 2009
What's In a Name?Are guinea pigs from New Guinea? Do they belong to the pig family? Well, the answer to both questions is NO. Guinea pigs neither originate from New Guinea, nor are they close relatives of the domesticated pig. So, if that's the case, then... Read >
Author: Carey Buckner17th July 2009
The origin of the name ‘golf’ is believed to be the Dutch word of 'colf,' which means 'club.' In the medieval ages, golf was also known as “spel metten colve,’ which literally meant 'game with clubs.'
Nearly every area around the world has some... Read >
Author: John Leow03rd June 2009
Chennai commonly know as Madras. The name Chennai derived and shortens from Chennapattinam; the name of the town that grew around Fort St. George, as usual which was built by the British. Chennapattinam was named after the Chenna Kesava Perumal Temple. We... Read >
Author: NattyNitin03rd June 2009
If you are looking for a relaxing and soothing spa experience in the middle of a paradisiacal setting, the Raffles Canouan in the Grenadines is the right place to be. The RafflesAmrita Spa has been described as one of the best in the world and will leave ... Read >
Author: eMarketingEye02nd June 2009
Watch the faces of children jumping on trampolines and you will see the thrill and excitement they experience. But did you know that what seems such a simple idea – bouncing up and down on a springy surface – is claimed to have far more wide-reachin... Read >
Author: Mark18th May 2009
Sometime last year I visited the Ming exhibition at the Asian Arts museum in San Francisco. My interest was piqued by a hand scroll in colored ink on silk, exquisitely beautiful, which featured in part the "beauty and pleasantry" of the Court ladies' liv... Read >
Author: Roseanna Leaton05th May 2009
Dallas is heralded as one of Texas's most pristine cities. There are numerous cultural amenities to enjoy, as well as plenty of history. If you are considering renting an apartment in this city, it's a good reason to learn a little bit about Dallas histor... Read >
Author: michael russell 04th March 2009
As of today, the NSY or New Scotland Yard is the head office of the Metropolitan Police service, the law-enforcing body in Greater London, except for the City district, which is being manned by the City of London Police.
The term Scotland Yard has bec... Read >
Author: hadenmathu24th February 2009
Motorcycles have huge numbers of fans worldwide, and many riders not only use their bikes for everyday tasks, their entire lifestyle revolves around living the bikers dream. Many long to share in this culture, and maybe this is because motorcycles are sy... Read >
Author: freedgabriel20th January 2009
Peeping Toms…have you ever thought about them? Oh yes, they do exist! They have been in the news quite a bit. Where did the name “Peeping Tom” come from anyway? Was “Tom” the first man recorded in history to have been accused of illegal voyeuris... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques03rd December 2008
You may have your own whims while choosing baby names. We do agree that it is your baby after all and you want to name him or her in the way you like. However, one should also bear in mind that some names that may be popular with one culture may evoke sar... Read >
Author: zander smith01st December 2008
Having born a child is one of the sweetest moments for both mom and dad. Not only the parents but everyone around is eager to see the baby and wish him or her brightest future ahead. The journey ahead however starts with naming ceremony. Many parents beli... Read >
Author: zander smith16th November 2008
It is always come to know to our knowledge general people only remember few names of gemstones. For instance Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and pearl. But recent time shows that customers are becoming more aware of gemstone names and they now remember ... Read >
Author: Sunita Sharma06th September 2008
Ultimate Safelist Survival: What is a safelist anyway?
What is a Safelist
Basically a safelist is a gathering of like minded individuals who have
agreed to exchanges ads. You agree to receive ads from all the others
members in exchange for the... Read >
Author: Hassan Mendoza05th September 2008
Portsmouth's new season has just kicked off, and Portsmouth fans couldn't be happier, despite a 4-0 defeat by Chelsea in the first game. It appears the Blue Army is geared up for another exciting season. Pompey fans are a die-hard bunch, loving their team... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th July 2008
Name translations refer to the practice of choosing a name in your own language and then having it translated into another language. This is something that can be done through the use of a professional who has training in translating different languages i... Read >
Author: Ling Tong25th July 2008
Parents are constantly looking for names for their children that are different and uncommon. Sometimes a name is passed down from generation to generation and it is just expected that the name will used as a given name. Some parents begin looking at names... Read >
Author: Ling Tong21st July 2008
Havana Brown is a pretty feline breed that was brought over to Europe from the East in nineteenth century and gained much popularity for its self-brown color and bright emerald eyes. However, in the early twentieth century formal breeding of all but blue-... Read >
Author: Ailurophile15th May 2008
Rock hiking is an exciting and thrilling sport. It is a highly challenging sport and requires a lot of experience and stamina. Always climbers work in pairs, one climbing and the other belaying. In lead climbing, the belay climber feeds rope to the lead c... Read >
Author: Onputtha06th May 2008
Personalized gifts are rare gifts and the gifts that have an exceptional quality. Some online websites are specialized in providing personalized gifts for the concerned occasions and they have to choosed with great care according to the suitability. Some ... Read >
Author: custombobble28th April 2008
The Boxer dog is actually a descendant of two breeds, the English Bulldog and the now extinct Bullenbeisser. Having these two breeds as ancestors, the crossing resulted to an intelligent and strong Boxer dog that works best as guard dog, service dog, guid... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons17th April 2008
Rock hiking is an exciting and thrilling sport. It is a highly challenging sport and requires a lot of experience and stamina. Always climbers work in pairs, one climbing and the other belaying. In lead climbing, the belay climber feeds rope to the lead c... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu10th January 2008
If you're looking for a night out on the town the famous entertainment hub of Tokyo known as Roppongi is a must see. Though the origin of the name is unknown, the word Roppongi literally means “six trees”, and legend has it the term derives from six w... Read >
Author: Jim Sherard10th October 2007
Zanzibar is a Island sub-state which is found in Tanzania, there are two main Islands and several small ones which make up Zanzibar Archepelegio. The biggest islands are Unguja Island which is popularly referred to as Zanzibar and another Island is Pemba.... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th September 2007
Gifts bring in a lot of joy. Both receiving as well as giving gifts is a matter of immense pleasure. And you can make your gifts more special and therefore memorable by personalising them. You can present beautiful Personalized baby gifts as well as simil... Read >
Author: Andrew24th May 2007
The kind of music that refers to a style of electronics dance music is known as house music. The earliest form of house music was played in the early to mid 1980’s. House music was developed by club DJs in the city of Chicago in United States. The influ... Read >
Author: kati Makat28th March 2007
Cardiff or Caerdydd in Welsh is the capital city of Wales. The city is situated in the county of Glamorgan and used to be a small traditional town until the 19th century when it started to rapidly grow due to the sudden influx of industry in the area
Car... Read >
Author: Susan Ashby25th January 2007
The Seaport city Barcelona is city in northeast Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Located in the comarca of Barcelonès, along the Mediterranean coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, Barcelona is the largest port, the second largest c... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson26th September 2006
The origin of the name of the city of Cardiff is subject to much ambiguity. Cardiff is the Anglicised version of the Welsh name "Caerdydd". "Caerdydd" is split into two words; "Caer"meaning 'fort, and "Dydd" or "Diff", which is thought by some to refer to... Read >
Author: A.Belth23rd June 2006
Teddy bears date back to the early twentieth century, but the origin of the name is uncertain. The most popular story is that then-US President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt refused to kill an injured bear on a bear-hunting trip, choosing to spare its life i... Read >
Author: John Gibb15th May 2006
What country invented 'golf?' Many countries did. If there were sticks and objects that could be hurtled along, then there was 'golf.' No one knows for certain who started golf. But everybody knows who plays it now everyone does.
The origin of the na... Read >
Author: Alison White30th April 2006
Choosing a name for your baby is the most crucial decision you have to consider. It is very exciting and quite difficult at the same time. During the pregnancy, you will spend many hours trying to decide on the baby's name. You have to choose and select f... Read >
Author: Mouloud Siaci16th April 2006
"Jet lag" can happen for a number of reasons. Basically, the body's system gets out of whack. This can be due to air travel, hence the origin of the name, when a traveler passes into another time zone. The term has also come to be used for similar situati... Read >
Author: ted belfour
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