The sardine that choked the harbor and other delightful sayings
Here are three delightful sayings I loved at first sight, as well as their equally enthralling backstories.
Category: history
Things I Learned in 2019
It has been a year of action for me but despite or maybe because of that, I have learned a lot.
Living Publicly as a Teenager Online
Growing up online is different than it was 20 years ago. Or is it?
Wearing the Pants
Some of our pants-related expressions are obvious. Others can take a while to explain, so you might want to sit down.
What your children can teach you about the environment
It is natural for you to want the best for your children, and there are few things more important than teaching them about the environment. But what if a child’s view on ecology is exactly what we need?
In defense of American food
From the so-called “pink slime” formed into chicken nuggets to spray-on cheese and microwaveable everything, American food gets a bad rep abroad. But there is a lot to love about eating here in the US.