The four major golf tournaments in men’s golf are the Masters, US Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship. Women’s golf has four majors, and senior men’s golf has five. The tournaments considered majors can change based on popularity. Each major has its own qualification requirements and rules for playoffs. The Masters is played at Augusta […]
The original Stanley Cup was much smaller than the current one, measuring only 7.5 by 11.5 inches. It was donated by Lord Stanley in 1893 and is engraved with the names of the winning team’s players, coaches, and staff. The Cup is given to the winning team to keep for a year. The Stanley Cup […]
“Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was written by Jack Norworth in 1908 after seeing a billboard for a baseball game. The song was popularized by vaudeville singers and wasn’t played during baseball games until 1934. Norworth attended his first baseball game in 1940 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970. […]
In flop-style poker, the small blind and big blind are forced bets placed before any cards are dealt, ensuring a minimum betting pot. The player to the left of the big blind starts the betting round, and players in the blind positions have the same options as any other player. The dealer role changes after […]
Department stores are large chain stores that some criticize for driving out small businesses, lack of unionization, and questionable environmental practices. They offer low prices due to their size and contracts with suppliers. They are often located along highways and have unremarkable architecture. They can be divided into general stores, category killers, and warehouse clubs. […]
Big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs) are radical, ambitious, and forward-thinking long-term aspirations that challenge companies to effect big changes over time. BHAGs were introduced by Stanford University business professors James Collins and Jerry Porras in a 1996 article, encouraging entrepreneurs and established CEOs to set far-reaching goals for corporate achievement. BHAGs can also be applied […]
In Denmark, unmarried individuals are covered in cinnamon on their 25th birthday as a tradition dating back to spice merchants who never had time to marry. Being unmarried has no stigma and the average age to marry is in the 30s. Denmark has the longest-standing monarchy, more bicycles than cars, and was the first country […]
Cape Town is facing its worst drought in over a century, with dam levels perilously low. The population has grown significantly, but residents haven’t heeded warnings to use water sparingly. “Day zero”, when taps will run out, is estimated to be April 16, 2018. The water crisis in Cape Town is nearing breaking point. For […]
Big Ben will be silent until 2021 due to restoration work on the Elizabeth Tower. The clock will be disassembled and cleaned, and an electric motor will temporarily keep time. The bell will still ring for important events. Big Ben alerts Londoners of the time of day on the hour, when an E note strikes. […]
Big Ben is the bell of the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. It is an iconic landmark and tourist destination. The clock is accurate and reliable, surviving the Second World War, but has had accidents, including stopping due to starlings and weather. It has chimed continuously since 1859 and is adjusted […]
Big Ben is the nickname for the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower in London. The tower was previously called the Clock Tower and Big Ben cracked in 1859 but was repositioned in 1863. It can be heard from 9 miles away. The nickname Big Ben refers to the large bell inside the clock of the […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a charity that provides mentoring relationships with adults to help children develop. Participants are less likely to drop out of school, use drugs, or commit crimes. The organization carefully selects mentors and strives to make the best match between child and mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America […]
Big Oil refers to major oil companies such as BP, Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron, which control 16% of the world’s oil. National governments of oil-producing nations make up Really Big Oil, which controls 84% of available global oil supplies. OPEC coordinates oil production and sets global prices per barrel. Big Oil buys oil from OPEC […]
Big Bend National Park in South Texas is known for its unique flora and fauna, cultural and historical exploration opportunities, and the Rio Grande River. It is home to rare species such as mountain lions and edible cacti, and Native American artifacts dating back 9,000 years. Visitors can explore the park through hiking, nature tours, […]
Cahokia was a large pre-Columbian settlement in North America, with up to 20,000 people living in and around it. It covered six square miles and included at least 120 earthen mounds. Archaeological finds include evidence of a game called Chunkey and human sacrifice. The city began to decline after a flood in 1200 AD and […]
Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a large forest park in California famous for its giant sequoia trees. It offers various outdoor activities, camping areas, and is home to many animal species. The park has several walking and biking trails and fishing spots. Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a large forest park famous for […]
The saying “your eyes are bigger than your stomach” warns against taking more food than can be comfortably eaten, and is present in many languages to discourage food waste. It can happen when someone is very hungry or faced with a tempting buffet. To address this, one can take small servings and rest before taking […]
Giant ball mushrooms, also known as Calvatia gigantea, are edible and have a meaty texture that absorbs flavors quickly. They can be found in meadows, forests, and fields worldwide, and can weigh up to 40 pounds. It’s important to correctly identify them before eating, as some toadstools look similar. The giant ball mushroom or Calvatia […]
New Orleans’ nickname “The Big Easy” has several possible origins, including its supportive music scene, relaxed attitude towards alcohol consumption, and affordable cost of living. The nickname gained popularity after the release of a film of the same name in 1987. Most everyone has heard the city of New Orleans, located in Louisiana along the […]
New York City’s nickname “The Big Apple” has several theories behind it, including a 1909 criticism of the city’s disproportionate amount of national money, a sportswriter’s column in the 1920s, and a theory related to jazz music. The city officially adopted the nickname in 1971, and a campaign to promote it included handing out real […]
