If you’ve ever been to a busy event, you’ve seen stanchions in use. Stanchions are posts with ropes or chains attached that create a boundary or queue line. They’re often used in places like airports, hospitals, and banks to control the flow of people. This article will help you learn about the different types of … Read more
You only get one chance to make an excellent first impression. That is why, when going on a date, it is critical to present your best self in order for things to go smoothly. You are almost guaranteed to fuel the fires of attraction and win the opportunity of a couple of dates if you … Read more
Cannabis has accompanied humanity during many ages of its history. While ancient shamans and cultures were using it for some magical purposes, today’s society is slowly adapting to the fact that cannabis is here to stay. At least in a handful of countries, cannabis is entirely legal, and in some, including the US, legal only … Read more
Papua New Guinea We all know the image of screaming, blood-red burned humans being cooked on a cauldron with a huge open fire underneath. Surrounded by local tribesmen with outfits that don’t leave anything to the imagination. The sound of synchronically pounding sticks on the hot earthy ground to call the gods. Meanwhile humming a … Read more
Ginger is an extremely versatile plant that is popular for a variety of reasons throughout the world. The root (or rhizome) of some varieties of ginger is used as a spice or flavoring in all sorts of culinary applications and is sold throughout the world in the fresh, ground, powdered, paste, and other forms, while … Read more
Vitamins are important to consume for many reasons. They not only help to keep your body healthy, but active and energetic as well. While you can buy vitamins at various stores, sometimes the selection isn’t always the best. The products might be limited due to a lack of space or because the store doesn’t specialize … Read more
The world is filled with many beautiful natural wonders which range in their landscapes. Some of the most impressive are the world’s vast supply of lakes. Earth is filled with over 117 million lakes that vary in their scenery and marine life. This is especially so with those that are very deep as they have … Read more
For brandy enthusiasts, Hennessy is a unique company to try out. Created in the 1800s, this brand is known for its strong yet flavorful cognacs that range drastically in their prices. In fact, Hennessy offers many expensive bottles which have been aged for many years and have unique flavors making them a cognac connaisseurs dream. … Read more
Radishes probably aren’t something you spend a great deal of time thinking about. You will most often see them used as garnishes, incorporated in many types of salads to add extra crunch and a bit of extra bite, and sometimes find them used in various kinds of cooking mainly for the same purpose. If asked … Read more
Whether you prefer them baked in a pie, adding color to your favorite cocktail, or as a cool snack on a hot afternoon it is pretty difficult not to like cherries, and it’s been that way for centuries. The first known cultivation of cherries by man probably occurred in what is now Western Turkey in … Read more
One of the most common and yummiest fruits out there, the nectarine is actually a naturally occurring genetic variant of the peach. A member of the Prunus persica species of fruit-bearing plants, the nectarine and peach are so closely genetically related that there have been cases of a single peach tree producing both nectarines and … Read more
Although it is often associated by many people with the beautiful, exotic tropical islands of the South Pacific, the papaya is actually believed to have originated in Southern Mexico and neighboring parts of Central America. Early Spanish traders are believed to have introduced the fruit though established trade routes to the Philippines in the late-16th … Read more
At their most basic, rivers are geographical phenomena which cause fresh water to move through dry land from one place to another, usually as part of a natural drainage system. Every continent on Earth, including Antarctica, has rivers. There are no hard and fast rules regarding what actually constitutes a river. The word ‘river’ is, … Read more
Accidents do happen. However, they happen more frequently in some places than most. If you’re interested in knowing which countries have a relatively high accident rate so you can save yourself the trouble, continue reading. These are the places where accidents occur a bit too often. 10. Thailand Annual fatalities on road accidents: 24,200 If … Read more
It’s never fun to be in jail – much so from one that you can never escape from. Around the world, there are prison cells that are specially made for the most notorious and dangerous criminals of the land. Surely, you wouldn’t want to mingle with these convicts. And you wouldn’t want to experience a … Read more