Have you ever been caught outside during a thunderstorm with lightning flashing all around you? There are many myths about things you should do to stay safe in such circumstances. Do you know what these myths are?
aint Patrick’s Day will be here soon. Saint Patrick can be learned about in “Saint Patrick’s Day: Myths, Facts, & Writing Prompts .” The world of leprechauns is explored in “Leprechaun Facts” as well as in “Leprechaunophobia – the Fear of Leprechauns.” The eleven Irish blessings in this article are for use on March 17 or any other day of the year.
Abandoned amusement parks can be found all over the world. These deserted parks are creepy, especially if they’ve not been in use for many years. Everything is dirty; the years of neglect through sun, rain, snow, and storms has caused the paint on everything to fade, chip, and crack. Rusted and broken rides abound.
What is a unicorn? According to dictionary.com, a unicorn is a mythical creature resembling a horse, with a single horn in the center of its forehead, often symbolic of chastity or purity. This animal, mentioned in the Bible in Deuteronomy 33:17, is now believed by some to be a description of a wild ox or rhinoceros.
The old queen doesn’t believe the soaking wet ragamuffin who has appeared at her door is a princess, but she knows how to find out.
When a person receives their “just deserts”—or is it “just desserts”—they get what they deserve. But which one of those is correct?
Don’t you love the convenience of using the cleaning wipes by Clorox or Lysol? I’m not sure which is better: having a cloth ready to clean and just be able to toss it in the trash when I’m done with it or the lovely smell the wipes leave behind.
How do you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Traditions around the world vary. They range from a little weird to a creepy to potentially dangerous. Each country has many traditions at this time of the year. Below are the ones that caught my interest. Belgium – In Belgium, the farmers wish their cows a happy new year and…
Do other people consider your Christmas traditions to be unusual? Weird? Strange?
The winter wonderland created by snow is beautiful when it first falls and everything is covered in its cold whiteness. But then it is walked through and played in. When the sun comes out or when it rains, the snow begins to melt and the winter wonderland is transformed in mud and slush. Animals such…
