Central Park in New York City has 23 statues of historical figures, all of whom are men. The only women depicted are fictional characters. However, a statue honoring Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, two women who fought for women’s rights, has been approved but is awaiting funding. Central Park is also home to […]
Ventriloquist figures, or vent figures, are replicas of humans or animals with exaggerated physical characteristics used for entertainment. They have openings in the back for the ventriloquist to move the head, eyes, and jaw. Vent figures are still used today and can be customized. Ventriloquist figures, popularly known as vent figures, are manufactured replicas of […]
Many historical leaders, including Hitler and Napoleon, were afraid of cats due to their brutal personalities. The cause of ailurophobia is unknown, but phobias are generally caused by bad experiences. Animal phobias may develop between ages 5-9, and ophidiophobia may be an evolutionary survival tactic. Historical figures who were afraid of cats, a condition known […]
