“Pterodactyl” refers to two famous pterosaurs of the Mesozoic Era, Pteranodon and Pterodactylus. Ironically, these two winged reptiles were not all that closely related. Discover ten essential facts about these so-called “pterodactyls” that every prehistoric life enthusiast should know. There’s No Such Thing as a Pterodactyl “Pterodactyl” became the pop-culture term for pterosaurs in general, and for … Read more
A group of laws known as the Granger laws were enacted by Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois in the late 1860s and early 1870s to regulate rapidly rising crop transport and storage fees. The Granger Movement, a group of farmers affiliated with the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, promoted passage of … Read more
Graduating college without substantial debt is a goal for many students. Academic debt can be a heavy burden when starting out in life, weighing down someone for many years. To help ease this burden, Hunter Hobson shares the following tips to help students reduce their college debt: 1. Look For Scholarships One of the best … Read more
How many times have you spent hours working on a research essay or paper and felt confident about your argument and decided that you were now ready to hand the paper in, only to discover that you’re not up to date in how many words you wrote? Perhaps you wrote too much, and you’re trying … Read more
Online nursing schools can provide flexible scheduling and self-paced courses, making them a popular choice. While online learning may present challenges, nurses possess key characteristics such as self-control and organization to succeed. However, if you are new to the field and want to pursue a master’s degree in nursing, you can visit https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/programs/master-of-science-in-nursing-education.aspx to learn … Read more
Similar to Japanese geisha, the gisaeng or kisaeng were highly-trained artist women in ancient Korea who entertained men with music, conversation, and poetry. In addition to serving in the royal court, some gisaeng worked in the homes of the “yangban”-or scholar-officials. Other gisaeng were trained in other fields as well, such as nursing, though lower-ranked … Read more
In the world, arrowheads are among the most easily recognizable artifacts. Many generations of children have found these rocks in parks, farm fields, and creek beds that have been shaped into pointed tools by humans. It’s probably because we were fascinated by them as children that so many myths about them exist, and for this … Read more
Here are some of history’s more famous (and infamous) mothers and women nicknamed Mother in honor of Mother’s Day. Famous Mothers in History: Ancient Through Modern Abigail Adams Aside from being married to a US president, Abigail Adams was also the mother of a US president. While her husband was overseas, she managed the family’s business. … Read more
Small business scholarships offer an incredible opportunity for students. Not only do they provide much-needed financial assistance, but they also give students a chance to learn about the inner workings of a small business. Here are five reasons from Benjy Grinberg why small business scholarships are a jackpot for students. Don’t Worry About Grades Or … Read more
When salt and ice are mixed, some interesting science occurs. It’s common practice to use salt to melt ice on roads and walkways, but if you compare the melting of ice cubes in fresh water and salt water, you’ll find that the saline water actually melts more slowly and the temperature drops. Why is this … Read more