A speech is an oral communication by the speaker to send a message to the audience in order to convince them of the validity of the speaker’s argument, as in a persuasive speech. It is&hellip
Monthly Archives For August 2012
What is kombucha good for?
Kombucha is a type of food that originated in China several centuries ago. It is traditionally made through a fermentation process that involves sugar, yeast, and bacteria. With this kind of mixture, kombucha tea is&hellip
Facts about Puerto Rico
Fact 1: The island of Puerto Rico was claimed by the Spanish Crown in the year 1493 after the second voyage by Christopher Columbus. Fact 2: Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island that exists between&hellip
Facts About Alcohol
Fact 1: The most common and extensively used drug in the world is alcohol. The number of deaths per year in the United States related to alcohol is above 100,000. Fact 2: The drinkable form&hellip
Famous Sikhs in America
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion which was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in the Indian province of Punjab. Next to Muslims and Christians, Sikhs are the third largest religious minority in India. In America, Sikhs&hellip
Facts About Mars
Fact 1: Mars is called the Red Planet and is characterized by its dusty red landscape. The atmosphere on Mars is very thin and is comprised of 95 percent of carbon dioxide, 1.6 percent argon,&hellip
Famous Trials That Changed History
Although ancient Egyptian law prevailed in 3000 BC, King Hammurabi’s Codex Hammurabi seems to be the first law code in recorded history. This Babylonian law was developed by King Hammurabi in 1760 BC and carved&hellip
What is pyrite used for?
Pyrite is a mineral that is often mistaken by many miners as gold. It is usually found with a yellowish hue and has a metallic shine to it which is why some people think of&hellip
Facts About Fast food
Fact 1: Fast food is an easy and quick meal to eat rapidly. Other than sugar-sweetened beverages, fast food is the unhealthy food product that is marketed for children mostly. Fact 2: For advertising fast&hellip
Facts About Horses
Fact 1: The first horse is named Hyracotherium which lived about 50 million years ago. The first horse was tall and had toes. Fact 2: The horse breed from Russia is called Akhal-Teke. This horse&hellip
Famous Slogans by Indian Freedom Fighters
Unlike a defensive call for help, a slogan by freedom fighters is an offensive cry for war. The word ‘slogan’ literally means a ‘war cry,’ as it has been derived from the Scottish roots ‘Slaugh-Army,&hellip
Facts About Whitney Houston
Fact 1: Whitney Houston was born August 9th, 1963. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Houston is the most awarded all time female recording artist. Fact 2: The awards of Houston include: 22&hellip
Facts About Football
Fact 1: The football field is divided into 5-yard segments with the help of 19 yard lines. The hash marks are tiny sets of lines which run all along the length of the field at&hellip
What is a BSEE degree?
‘BSEE’ refers to an undergraduate degree called Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. As the term suggests, electrical engineering is a field of engineering that deals with electronics and electricity. All other areas and disciplines&hellip
Famous Major Movie Events That Were Happy Accidents
Art and life coexist in famous movies. People want to see realistic fiction, and that is made possible very often by the unintended outcome of ‘takes.’ ‘Serendipity’ is an appropriate but a word that is&hellip