Michelangelo’s Sculptures: The David
Mar 03
While on the subject of the sculptures of Michelangelo and his misconceptions about Jews, it seems a good time to talk about what may be arguably his most famous sculpture, The David. The sculpture of David was originally intended to be part of a dozen statues of Old Testament figures for the buttresses of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore. This started in 1410, about 65 years before...
Amazing Facts About Cats
Feb 02
Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are known for their intelligence, beauty, and playfulness. Whether or not you are a fan of America’s most popular pet, these facts about our furry feline companions with amaze you! The Most Amazing Facts About Cats At some point in everyone’s life, they have interacted with a cat. We all know they have amazingly sharp claws...
My Favorite Football Team – The New York Jets
Jan 05
I admit it, I’m a New York Jets fan. A long, long, LONG suffering New York Jets fan. But what most people don’t know is that the team was originally chartered as the New York Titans. When the American Football League was incorporated in 1959, the New York City franchise was granted to Harry Wismer, a well known sports personality and broadcaster on the then active DuMont Television Network....
Learn About Sharks With These Interesting Facts
Dec 01
It’s summertime and millions of Americans will be making their way down to the shore to spend time in the ocean. As water temperatures rise and many take to the water, there will likely be a sharp increase in the number of shark sightings, spreading fear through vacationers. Learning about sharks and what makes them tick can help to relieve that fear and may also help to prevent unwanted...
Maine Trivia: What Kind of State Doesn’t Have Indigenous Poisonous Animals Anyway?
Oct 05Maine is a beautiful state that is home to some of the best wildlife that you have ever seen. There are some extremely wild animals that call the state their home, including some very dangerous varieties. However, whether you believe it or not, Maine doesn’t have any poisonous animals within its borders. Once upon a time, there were reports that the timber rattlesnake lived within the...