Ah, summer: sunny days, heavy storms. Sniff sniff.. smell that? That delightful rainy odor? “Oh please, rain is simply water, which has absolutely no odor to speak of”, you say. Indeed you’re right! But it’s not the rain that smells rainy, but rather the soil; more precisely, that beloved characteristic smell is attributed to an [...]
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In our time, it’s common to see someone spontaneously getting a piercing simply for it’s aesthetic appeal. However, piercing has an astoundingly ancient origin and has even been assimilated into rituals within certain tribes. Ear piercing: The story goes that sailors would don a golden earing so that they might sell it to finance their [...]
Why is pink for girls?
Jul 25
It’s fairly common to see pink versions of devices marketed specifically towards women, with all of the other models presumably reserved for the men. In particular, I’m thinking of the pink Smartphones and GPSs. If you’re anything like me, then you can get a bit tired of seeing the pink candy catalogs that are only [...]
Equestrian Statues
Jul 22
It’s always amusing to note how certain things are bursting with information even if you’re completely incognizant of it. That’s the case with equestrian statues. Yes, these statues do much more than display guano stains of various thickness depending on their location; they actually inform you of the cause of death of the mounted figure [...]
How to measure shoe size
Jul 22
Due to the astounding popularity of the article ‘How to determine bra size’, I’ve written this explanation of how to figure out your shoe size. Shoes sizes are hardly globally standardized and there’s quite a bit ambiguity to be confused by. However, I’ll outline the standard procedure for finding shoe sizes in America and the [...]