Short stories have the same genres as novels, including literary fiction, romance, horror, and science fiction. Short story genres are also defined by form, such as micro-fiction and flash fiction, and by theme, such as horror and psychological. Short stories can take many forms, including monologues and letters. Online platforms have expanded genre-specific publications. The […]
The evolutionary history of insects is unclear, but recent genetic studies suggest they detached from crustaceans about 410 million years ago. The earliest known specimen is the Devonian fossil Rhyniognatha hirsti, which suggests it had already developed flight. The origins of insect flight are still a mystery, but one researcher suggests it evolved from skimming […]
“Inside history” is an idiom used to describe information gained from direct experience. It is commonly used in news headlines and documentaries, and journalists and academics seek primary sources for reliable information. “Inside scoop” and “first hand” are similar phrases, and the saying “straight from the horse’s mouth” may have originated from horse racing. News […]
Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick was inspired by a real albino sperm whale named Mocha Dick, who was known for attacking ships. Sperm whales are aggressive and Leviathan melvillei is named after Melville. The inspiration for Herman Melville’s 1851 novel MoDick was based on a real albino sperm whale named Mocha Dick. During the growth […]
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