Black Friday is a renowned day for retailers, and it falls on the first Friday after Thanksgiving. The companies use this day to attract customers with “Christmas Sale” and “Thanksgiving Sale” offers to drive more traffic into stores. Though not necessarily important for profits, Black Friday provides retailers an influx of purchases of non-discounted items […]
Changing your name requires updating important documents like your social security card and driver’s license. Women who change their name after marriage need to present their marriage license and birth certificate to obtain a new social security card and driver’s license, while men must legally file a name change application with the courts. For minor […]
Utah is often associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or “Mormons,” due to the high population of members in the state. However, most members of the LDS church actually reside outside the US. The Church’s official headquarters are located in Utah where many members’ descendants settled in the mid-1800s to escape […]
The value of vintage comics is determined by several factors such as condition, scope, characters, and history. Old comics that have survived decades of reading, are in good condition, and have interesting historical events or characters are highly sought after by collectors. Supply and demand also plays a role, with the lower the supply, the […]
The reason why most people have a dominant hand remains unclear, as medical and research communities have yet to agree on an answer. One theory assumes that the brain assigns dominance to one hand to promote efficiency, while others believe it is a matter of perspective or genetics. However, researchers agree that brain signals leading […]
The Gregorian calendar, which we use today, is a reformed version of the Julian calendar that was itself a reformed version of the Roman calendar. The number of days in a month was irregular in the Roman calendar due to the orientation and shape of the new moon that determined the midpoint when the moon […]
Learning styles are the different ways in which people learn new information. There are five main styles, including visual, auditory, verbal, physical, and logical, as well as two social styles, solitary and social. Visual learners learn best through what they can see, while auditory learners benefit from oral instruction. Verbal learners typically excel in language-based […]
The concept of celebrating a “day alive” has become popular among war veterans and others who have had close calls with death. This can include celebrating the anniversary of a serious injury or life-threatening event, and can be done through parties or personal reflections. The Alive Day concept was popularized by a 2007 documentary featuring […]
Community service is when an individual performs an action that benefits their community. While it is often seen as a punishment for petty offenders, community service is also altruistic and a vital part of many small communities. This type of work is done by volunteers who are not paid for their time and can range […]
Vampire lore is not exclusive to Eastern Europe and the areas surrounding it. Various forms of bloodsucking monsters exist in folklore from around the world, such as those that drain their victims of psychic or sexual energy, health, or life essence. Several types of vampires include nosferatu, moroi, strigoi, and mullo, with the Romanian nosferatu […]
The debate over whether running or walking in the rain is the better option has been a subject of scientific scrutiny over the years. While some believe walking is better as the rain falls from above, those who argue in favor of running suggest that the runner would be out of the rain in less […]
Fasting is a common practice in many religions, serving as an act of sacrifice, penance, or faith. Different religions have specific rules and requirements for fasting, including varying lengths of time, restrictions on food and drink, and specific days or periods of fasting. Fasting is observed in major religions such as Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and […]
Police officers have been referred to as constables for some time, but the origin of the nickname is disputed. While some believe it stems from the copper or tin badges they wore, others argue it comes from “Constabulary of Police.” However, the general consensus is that the term “policeman” arises from the officer’s job of […]
Believe it or not, the United States Postal Service (USPS) allows ordinary citizens to ship a coconut with no additional packaging required. It’s just as easy to ship by post as it is to ship a standard package or crate. The USPS views a coconut as a self-contained unit, which cannot be easily tampered with […]
As a general rule, practicing Jews do not write the name God due to the laws imparted by Moses found in Deuteronomy 12:3-12:4. In this passage, Jews are instructed to destroy anything associated with their rivals’ gods, and they are not to let that happen to their own God. Writing “Do” instead of “God” is […]
When handled correctly, it is entirely safe to use the metal in a microwave oven. Traditional wisdom comes from the fact that if handled improperly, metal can warp and cause problems. While it does require some attention, and certainly shouldn’t be tried at random, there’s no reason everyone shouldn’t be able to use metal in […]
The question of whether children should attend summer school is a complicated one. Some students, especially from middle school onward, may have no choice if they fail a class during the regular school year. They have to do enough to make up for a failing grade or their ability to graduate, or high school can […]
School yearbooks for current and present years are often available online. The easiest way to start your search for online school yearbooks is to contact your school directly to find out how to order a yearbook for the current year. Some schools will even offer you the option to make payments online, either through the […]
No two people can have the same fingerprints. As far as forensic science has been able to determine, not even identical twins have exactly matching footprints. This helps to make fingerprint analysis still one of the main means of identifying people involved in a crime. While fingerprints may not be identical, they can actually be […]
Most rabbit foot keychains are not actually made with an actual rabbit foot. Faux rabbit feet are normally covered in faux rabbit fur and can be dyed in a variety of colors. To give the fake foot that feeling of dried bones, the internal structure is often made of latex. Keychains made from real rabbit […]
