Ever wonder who invented chocolate or where it comes from? Chocolate was originally from Mexico, and its history began in Ancient Mesoamerica back, 4,000 years ago. There is where the first cacao plants...
In 1925, the Brooklyn-born inventor Clarence Birdseye engineered a machine capable of freezing packaged fish that would eventually reinvent the storage and preparation of food. Fast forward 20 years later,...
Sushi's past is shrouded in stories and folklore, as is the case with many old dishes. According to an old Japanese wives tale, an elderly woman began hiding her pots of rice in osprey nests, worried that...
Rick Astley’s 21st-century revival of the forgotten 80s hit, “Never Gonna Give You Up,” manifested itself into one of the most popular internet memes. The infamous beginning drum beats and 80s synths...
The world of history is a truly interesting place. A place filled with stories that range from dark tales to uplifting recaps. For many people, required learning about history can be incredibly boring...
The guitar is one of the most popular, widely used instruments in the world. Known by many, this stringed instrument is commonly equipped by multiple composers in their songs. Since this stringed instrument...
Fairy tales are all very well-known children’s stories. Tales such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty are some of the first stories that children hear, filled with magic, wicked stepmothers,...
Over thousands of years, tea has spread across multiple cultures. One of the earliest tea drinking traditions can be traced back to China's Shang dynasty, during which tea was consumed as a medicinal beverage....
Bodie State Historic Park is a gold-mining ghost town in California. Visitors get to stroll through the lonely streets of a town that once swelled with almost 10,000 residents. Waterman S. Body (William...
Genghis Khan, born in 1162 as Temujin, was a powerful Mongolian ruler and conqueror. After his father’s death, Temujin and his family were exiled from their tribe. He was even captured as a slave in...
In the words of Winston Churchill, “rugby is a hooligans game played by gentlemen.” Rugby Football is a collective name for the rugby union and rugby league family. In the United States, Rugby Union...
Kraemer Middle School’s mission is to put students first with an emphasis on creativity and inclusion. By doing so, students all over campus feel comfortable and at ease. The school was founded in 1960,...
