Globes are a model of a spheroid, with many types available. They are a great alternative to flat maps, with no distortion issues. They can be made of paper, metal, or other materials, and can show political boundaries, topography, or celestial bodies. Virtual globes offer advantages such as integrating a lot of information. A globe […]
The Golden Globe Awards recognize excellence in film and television and are presented at a Hollywood dinner. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association founded the awards in 1944 to promote the arts and the US abroad. The awards also fund entertainment-related charities and scholarships. The Association hopes to encourage high-quality content and promote a positive image […]
Water globes, also known as snow globes, are decorative spheres made of glass or plastic. They originated from glass paperweights and the first one was made in the late 1880s to commemorate the Paris Exposition. They are popular as souvenirs and gifts, and collectors can have hundreds in their collections. Today’s water globes often come […]
