Whirlybird
Whirlybird / noun / whirly·bird We use the noun “whirlybird” as another word for a helicopter. In 1951, we started using “whirlybird” instead of helicopter. A “whirlybird” is an aircraft…
Bowfin
The Bowfin (Amia calva) is a bony fish native to North America. It is sometimes referred to as a “living fossil” or “primitive fish” since it has changed relatively little…
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull was originally a settlement called Wyke and, often referred to as Hull for short, is the fourth largest city in the Yorkshire and Humber region. It was…
What’d I Say (Part 1) – Ray Charles
What’d I Say, Pt. 1 “What’d I Say (Part 1)” by Ray Charles is an example of the ethereal soul and gospel music that would come to define black American…
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was a successful American inventor, thinker, and businessman. We have him to thank for over 1000 inventions. Read on to learn more about the man behind today’s quote.…
moiety
Moiety / noun / moy-uh-tee A moiety is a part, piece, or portion of a whole. In one definition of the word, a moiety is an exact or almost exact…
Water Buffalo
The water buffalo is a bovine found in Southeast Asia and India. It is used for dairy production and as a beast of burden. The water buffalo has been domesticated…
ABC – Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 – ABC On February 4, 1970, the song “ABC” was released by the Jackson 5 through Motown’s record label. The song first hit the Billboard Hot 100 in…
Osnabrück
Known as the “City of Peace,” Osnabrück is a city in Northwestern Germany situated on the Hase River canals between the Wiehen Mountains and the Teutoburg Forest. Its population as of…
Henry Ford – Mastermind behind the Model A
Today’s quote comes from one of the greatest American inventors of all time. He was fascinated by science and throughout his entire life he was creating, building and inventing. Can…