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 do people travel?
Posted by Iwind in Travel and Culture on 09. Mar, 2010 | 0 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 do cats knead?
Posted by JohnM in Nature on 08. Mar, 2010 | 0 Comments
Many people have wondered why do cats knead and there exist several theories. The most popular theory however, is that it comes from the cats childhood. When a kitten suckles it will actually knead the stomach of it’s mother to make the milk flow more easily. As the kitten grows up the habit of kneading [...]