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12th October 2009
Plant biochemists have pulled their hair out over the widespread misuse of the term laetrile. (Okay, that's my story for my own male pattern baldness, and I am sticking with it!) The main issue is the mix up between a natural product and what we chemists ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th October 2009
"Pashmina" is taken from a Persian term.The origin of the word Pashima is from Persia.Pashmina is the goat's soft underbelly down which lies under the coarse outer hair.This is the wool clipped from the underbelly of goats native to the high, remote, and ... Read >
Author: jeffapply02nd October 2009
Plant biochemists have pulled their hair out over the widespread misuse of the term laetrile. (Okay, that’s my story for my own male pattern baldness, and I am sticking with it!) The main issue is the mix up between a natural product and what we chemist... Read >
Author: Dr. Dennis Clark, PhD24th September 2009
The long past Egyptian civilization is a great one, and you will be hard pressed to find someone to who will think otherwise. Ancient Egypt in modern terminology is situated in Africa, at the northwest area.
The Nile River, in most cases just called t... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
What is the origin of the word LIMOUSINE? The Lemovices were a Gallic tribe who established themselves in the Massif Central area including Haute-vienne, Creuse, Corrze and Charente territories in France. Their capital was Durotincum ( Villejoubert ).... Read >
Author: Nicolas Gilbertt15th September 2009
When people speak of genealogy they refer to the history of their family. Genealogy is basically the search for the forgotten truth about their ancestors.
According to the origin of the word, the term genealogy is derived from the Greek word genea, wh... Read >
Author: Alvin Mitchell11th September 2009
Perfumes are one of the most popular accessories worn by the people today. There are a wide variety of perfumes starting from inexpensive ones to designer perfumes going into hundreds of dollars.
The history of perfume has to start from the origin of t... Read >
03rd September 2009
Almost like a tradition, but in the spring of each year, people in America to blow the dust of the fixed grid and begin to buy large quantities of all flesh. But what do we really know about grilling?
Barbecue 1) in the Pig Pickin 'is incurred before ... Read >
Author: Ruel25th 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 Buckner20th August 2009
Astringent is a substance, which helps in the contraction of the exposed tissues or for tightening them together. It is widely sold by cosmetic companies for skin care.
The origin of the word can be traced in the Latin word astringere - it means "to ... Read >
Author: jeyanth20th July 2009
An amateur radio is called a Ham radio, and the operator is called as an amateur radio operator. They pursue the ham radio operation as a hobby, and it is a vastly popular hobby at that.
The origin of the word "ham" for an amateur radio operator is rat... Read >
Author: Kermit Browning18th June 2009
If you're in the market for a writing pen today, then you have no shortage of options. You can choose to fountain pens, roller pens, ballpoint pens, fountain pens, gel ink pens, ballpoint pens antler and many other styles of pens. Not only do you have a w... Read >
Author: Manseo13th May 2009
Peridot is a brilliant gemstone that is often used in sterling silver pendants and other silver jewelry. The origin of the word peridot is not without some disagreement. However, most believe that the name is probably derived from the Arabic word "fa... Read >
Author: Geonerd2012th May 2009
Episode 1 – The Merry Gamers
In today’s society the profession of locksmith often goes virtually unnoticed and unrecognized (except when you actually need one, usually in a hurry, but, I digress…). In this series we will explore some of the histor... Read >
Author: dishatech23rd April 2009
“A Sermon is an oration made by a prophet or member of a clergy.” -Wikipedia.
A sermon is always a Moral topic with a belief between both the past events and the present context. It is conveyed in a place for worship like Church. Sermon is not a Na... Read >
Author: Sermon Series02nd April 2009
If you are injured not as the result of a deliberate criminal act – in which case the perpetrator will (hopefully) be dealt with by the criminal justice system – but as a result of someone else's negligence, you need a Colorado personal injury lawyer.... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker05th March 2009
Many of us, if not all, have been rookies at some point in our lives. When we first start a sport or training activity, we were labeled as rookies by the more experienced ones.
But what does it mean to be a rookie? And why is a newcomer called a roo... Read >
Author: Azi A13th February 2009
The term Fashion Jewelry itself is not very old. According to etymology experts, the term has been in use for about a hundred years or so. They trace the origin of the word to the early 20th Century. However, fashion jewelry itself has been around for muc... Read >
Author: Martha Miller28th January 2009
There is some argument about the origin of the word “turquoise”. Some believe that it comes from the French word for Turkey – Turquie. The fact that the stone was first found in ancient Turkey adds some credibility to this theory. Others believe ... Read >
Author: Dale Arnold12th January 2009
Coffee is the worlds most popular and consumed beverage. It is usually served hot prepared from the roasted seed of coffee beans. Its popularity has given birth to many kinds of instant coffee. The word coffee entered the English way back in 1598 from the... Read >
Author: Jennifer Seaton15th December 2008
The origin of the word ‘Diet’ comes from the Greek word ‘Diaita’ meaning ‘a way of life’, where as our interpretation of the word ’diet’ is to eat moderately to reduce weight. Which goes to show that the meaning if the word is completely l... Read >
Author: Alien11th December 2008
Some say the difference is that you never cry when you spill beer on a fiddle. Others say it's a fiddle when you buy it, but a violin when you sell it. Others say that if you can dance to it, then it's a fiddle.
The bottom line is there functionally ... Read >
Author: Joey Robichaux01st December 2008
After a yearlong search for the construction materials and meticulous blue print work, you now feel ready to grapple with construction in West Chicago IL. Meanwhile, have you found a home building company that matches your qualifications?
Just think of... Read >
Author: bravo seo04th November 2008
Why in the world will I want to know the anatomy of a wristwatch? This is a question most people who have bought wristwatches have inadvertently asked themselves. Once a wristwatch is bought or owned, people get the impression that they no longer need t... Read >
Author: Victoria02nd October 2008
Branded Intimate Apparel Industry France Market Overview In the perspective of lingerie's, men are only left to wonder, 'boxers or briefs' whereas; a woman's physique being sculpted and adorned in a unique way of its own, offer a wide assortment of choic... Read >
Author: www.fibre2fashion.com02nd October 2008
In the perspective of lingerie's, men are only left to wonder, 'boxers or briefs' whereas; a woman's physique being sculpted and adorned in a unique way of its own, offer a wide assortment of choices. The market for women's wear lingerie is being manipula... Read >
Author: www.fibre2fashion.com30th September 2008
The name Swizzle has been applied to variously compounded drinks, and while it is said the origin of the word is unknown it appears to be just another way of pronouncing Switchel, a drink made of mo¬lasses and water, sometime with the addition of vinegar... Read >
Author: Sarah Martin26th September 2008
A banker or bank is a financial institution whose primary activity is to act as a payment agent for customers and to borrow and lend money.
The first modern bank was founded in Italy in Genoa in 1406, its name was Banco di San Giorgio .Many other financi... Read >
Author: Boris15th September 2008
At least three great nations fought to possess the beautiful and rich land of Canada. These were France, Great Britain, and America. The present culture of Canada proved to have equal domination from the three great nations. So, what makes Canada have the... Read >
Author: Caroline Telford27th August 2008
Which is the correct spelling whiskey (plural whiskeys) or whisky (plural whiskies) and what is the origin of the word(s). History tells us that the word whiskey – with the ‘e’ – was derived from the Irish Gaelic. The Irish Gaelic word “uisce ... Read >
Author: peterhw22nd August 2008
Capsicum also known as cayenne pepper has been known to the natives of the tropical Americas for thousands of years. It was first introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus as Guinea Pepper and was originally used by Native Americans that were located ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th August 2008
Shimla is one of the few places in the world where an enormous amount of history and heritage has been distilled into such a small place in so short a time. There are quite a few theories regarding the origin of the word Shimla. Locals insist that the nam... Read >
Author: sophia18th July 2008
The origin of the word ‘consume’ comes from the Latin language. The word came into being about 1380 stemming from consumere meaning to use up, eat, or waste according to the Online Entomology Dictionary. It says that the economic sense of the word con... Read >
Author: Don Rainwater09th July 2008
Curious, to know the origin of the word cat, then here is a brief history, which will help people to understand as how the word 'cat' originated. The English word cat was not into usage until 300 AD. It is very remarkable that, in numerous languages aroun... Read >
Author: Martin Marks28th April 2008
Historical records prove that massage is the oldest form of physical medicine known to humans. The origin of the word 'massage', however, is very unclear. It has been suggested that it may have come from the Arabic word mash, which means 'to press softly'... Read >
Author: Alien17th April 2008
A pedicure is a novel procedure to enhance the appearance of the feet, and the look of the nails. Pedicure is a procedure that is similar to manicure. The origin of the word pedicure is the Latin words cura and pes, which mean foot and care respectively.
... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu09th April 2008
A bracelet is a piece of jewellery that can be as simple as a string of leather or as complex as an incrusted metal and gem jewellery. It appears that the origin of the word “bracelet” comes from a Latin word and an old French word that would simply m... Read >
Author: Gerald02nd April 2008
If peace has returned to Belfast so have tourists. And now you can move freely in this beautiful city in your car taken from Car Hire Belfast. A comfortable car of your choice taken from Car Hire City Belfast Airport will take you everywhere in this his... Read >
Author: Lakshmi02nd April 2008
Internet Marketing has been a buzzword for over a decade now, a short time by ordinary measure. And yet in terms of Internet reckoning, this is a very long time. Whatever, we always go back to the origin of the word marketing.
Marketing, as we know it... Read >
Author: Musharf01st April 2008
There are a variety of opinions about the origin of the word 'Chesterfield' as a depiction of the product now known as the Leather Chesterfield. Many people believe 'Chesterfield' to be an expression originating from the turn of the century when Chesterfi... Read >
Author: classic26th February 2008
Whenever we hear the word “Brand” we think of something unique and distinctive. The origin of the word is in early farming parlance where a particular farmer marked their animals in order to identify them. This kind of marking to distinguish something... Read >
Author: William King06th August 2007
There are many theories about the origin of the word Dubai, some say this term was given to the region because it was considered a smaller version of a thriving market which name was "Daba", other theories suggest that this particular word means money. Re... Read >
Author: John Sern01st August 2007
Don't buy Goji berries or Goji products, until you read this!
No doubt, you’ve probably heard the name “Goji” before. The Goji berry has been hailed as a super food by many experts, and it’s quickly becoming the hottest product in the health-fo... Read >
Author: Chaba Gryphon03rd October 2006
The origin of the word "spa" is said to come from the town of Spa located in Belgium which has been known since the times of Julius Caesar for its deep soaking baths and relaxing atmosphere. In fact, the modern spa can be considered a direct descendant of... Read >
Author: Ashwin Kumar24th September 2006
Lesbian love is nothing new; Sappho was an Ancient Greek poetess who was born on the island of Lesbos. Many of her love poems were addressed to other women and the female narrators in many of her works speak of infatuations and love for various women. The... Read >
Author: Sarah Harris04th June 2006
Trichologist FAQs
What Is The Origin Of The Word Trichologist?
The word Trichologist originated in Greece. Trikhos is the Greek word meaning hair.
What Is A Trichologist?
A Trichologist is a hair stylist that is trained to recognize the sympto... Read >
Author: Ian Major20th April 2006
Are you drinking coffee while reading this article? Coffee is the most popular and consumed beverage worldwide. There are new coffee shops popping up all over the place. You can't go far without running into a Starbucks. Its popularity has given birth to ... Read >
Author: nina amalia11th August 2005
Internet Marketing has been a buzzword for over a decade now, a short time by ordinary measure. And yet in terms of Internet reckoning, this is a very long time. Whatever, we always go back to the origin of the word marketing.
Marketing, as we know it,... Read >
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