Why is water important?
Posted by Iwind in History on 12. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
We live in a planet that is composed of water. Almost 71% of the planet is covered with water. Water is important. It is known as the elixir of life. True to its words, water is very important for life to thrive on this planet. The earliest known forms of life – the micro organisms [...]
Why do we have nightmares?
Posted by Iwind in People on 11. Mar, 2010 | 9 Comments
Everyone dreams. A person may or may not remember dreaming, but everyone does it. Occasionally, the dream may be a bad one, something that is called a nightmare. The term “nightmare” actually comes from the Middle Ages and refers to the bad dreams sent to us by goblins. The “mare” portion of the word is [...]
Why do we blush?
Posted by Iwind in Health, People on 11. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
Blushing — that act of blood rushing to our faces and the reddening our skin — is actually an autonomic admission of our guilt over something and a way of apologizing. It is about being embarrassed over something we have done, or even think we might have done, that we are feeling shameful for, and [...]
Why should I vote?
Posted by Iwind in People on 11. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
To answer this question, let’s first look at what purpose government serves. Most of the time, the term “government” refers to a local, national or international body of organization through which the people control the actions of its members, administers policy and exercises its own authority. The key phrase in that statement is that, “the [...]
Why did Martha Stewart go to jail?
Posted by Iwind in News, People on 11. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
Martha Stewart went to jail for lying to the court in 2001 about having prior knowledge that the price of a stock she owned was going to fall. This knowledge is called insider trading. She spent 5 months in jail and was released on 2 years probation. After release, she was required to spend 5 [...]
Why is geography important?
Posted by Iwind in Travel and Culture on 10. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
As a subject taught in school, geography is often interpreted as being difficult or demanding and its value is often underestimated. However, if we further delve into the application of geography, it becomes clear that geography is a stepping stone towards understanding many important aspects that govern our lives. Some of the crucial aspects of [...]
Why is culture important?
Posted by Iwind in Travel and Culture on 09. Mar, 2010 | 1 Comment
Culture can be defined as the amalgamation of various constituents of human existence. Culture has a broad definition, including the mannerisms that people exhibit (behavior patterns), their religious or spiritual beliefs and the principles that define their actions. Culture isn’t a single entity but applies to various forms of human expression, including arts, traditions and [...]
Why do people travel?
Posted by Iwind in Travel and Culture on 09. Mar, 2010 | 4 Comments
People travel a lot these days, and there are just so many reasons why people do travel. The main reason why people travel more these days than before is better economy and easier means of transportation, but many of the reasons why people travel have always been the same. The number one reason is probably [...]
Why were castles built?
Posted by Iwind in History on 08. Mar, 2010 | 36 Comments
The many castles of the world have fascinated people for hundreds of years, and you may wonder why were castles built? There are actually several reason, but the most important one is for protection and defense. It is pretty obvious that it is easier to defend yourself from on top of castle walls than on the ground. [...]
