Bonifacio Day
Bonifacio Day is a national holiday in the Philippines commemorating the life of Filipino revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio. Andrés Bonifacio is widely considered a national hero in the Philippines and known as the “Father of the…
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Which Turkey Came First: The Bird Or The Country?
The republic of Turkey (look north of Egypt, east of Greece) isn’t exactly a breeding ground for the bird that Americans associate with Thanksgiving. In fact, the turkey is native to North America … so, why do they share the same name? Meleagris gallopavo domestico or the domestic turkey is an odd-looking bird that’s known for its bare head, wattle, and iridescent plumage. It’s descended from a …
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♐️ Sagittarius emoji
The Sagittarius emoji ♐ depicts the sign of Sagittarius, a constellation and one of the 12 zodiac signs in astrology. It is commonly used to represent Sagittarius, people whose zodiac sign is Sagittarius, and astrology… -
10 New Dating Slang Words To Know In 2022
By Ashley Austrew If you’re dating in 2022, the first step is learning how to speak the language. Thanks to the proliferation of dating apps and social media messaging services, dating now has a solid online component. And just like all the other aspects of our online life (text speak, memes, and emojis), it has its own set of rules and vocabulary. When you’re looking …
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14 Delicious Bread Terms Everyone “Kneads” To Know
Just about every culture in the world has a preferred regional bread style. And while the flavors, shapes, and exact ingredient lists may vary, there’s no denying that bread is near universally loved—especially when it’s homemade and fresh out of the oven. Home bakers may get a rise out of knowing that homemade loaves even have their own unofficial holiday: Homemade Bread Day on November …
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International Men’s Day
Yes, there is an International Men’s Day (sometimes abbreviated IMD). Its organizers promote it as a day dedicated to raising awareness of and highlighting resources for issues that particularly impact men, especially those that are… -
International Transgender Day of Remembrance
International Transgender Day of Remembrance (abbreviated TDOR) is an annual observance devoted to remembering and honoring transgender persons killed in acts of anti-transgender violence. It is often observed with vigils and other events intended to… -
Wrap Your Head Around These 26 Hard Words to Pronounce
The pronunciation of words in English is not always straightforward. Unlike some languages, such as French or Spanish, there is not always a direct relationship between the spelling of words and how they are said aloud. In technical terms, there is not always a consistent relationship between graphemes (basically, writing units) and their phonemes (sounds) in English. There are a couple of reasons for this. The English …
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“Inductive” vs. “Deductive”: How To Reason Out Their Differences
Inductive and deductive are commonly used in the context of logic, reasoning, and science. Scientists use both inductive and deductive reasoning as part of the scientific method. Fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes are famously associated with methods of deduction (though that’s often not what Holmes actually uses—more on that later). Some writing courses involve inductive and deductive essays. But what’s the difference between inductive and …
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bury the lede
Bury the lede is an expression that means to fail to mention the most important or interesting part of a story or anecdote right at the beginning, and instead insert it at some other point… -
CMA Awards
The CMA Awards are an award ceremony honoring excellence in the country music and recording industry. CMA stands for Country Music Association, an organization devoted to promoting and country music and its artists, including musicians,…
