In Ukraine, Christmas trees are decorated with spider ornaments and artificial cobwebs to keep a legend alive. The legend tells of a poor family whose tree was decorated by a spider’s webs, which turned into gold and silver. Ukraine is home to the first gas lamp and the largest aircraft ever built. Nothing says Christmas […]
Savannah, Ohio has the last remaining relic of Johnny Appleseed’s orchards – a 150-year-old apple tree still producing fruit due to its location above an underground water table. Johnny Appleseed walked over 100,000 miles and owned 1,200 acres of land, planting sour apples for cider and regretting campfires due to bugs. Every American schoolboy knows […]
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 […]
Christmas trees were not common in 19th-century American households or the White House unless there were children. When Teddy Roosevelt became president, he did not put up a tree due to family tradition, not concerns about deforestation. His son Archie surprised the family with a small tree in 1902. Nineteenth-century American households rarely had Christmas […]
Attack trees visually represent computer security threats to determine which threats are most likely and how to block them. They detail all potential ways to attack a system and can be applied to other topics. Attack trees help security professionals prioritize improving security and require creativity. Attack trees are a way to visually represent computer […]
Fossils of giant fungi called Prototaxites suggest they covered the Earth before trees. They reached 24m in height, while trees were only 7.3m. The first fossils were found in Canada in 3, but it wasn’t until 0.9 that they were identified as giant mushrooms. There are over 5 million mushroom species in the world, and […]
Artificial Christmas trees were first made in 19th century Germany with dyed feathers. Today, most are made from recycled materials like PVC. Other materials used include aluminum, cardboard, and even fiber-optic cables. Sales of artificial trees have doubled since 2000. The first widely manufactured artificial Christmas trees were made in 19th century Germany and were […]
The idiom “can’t see the forest for the trees” means being too focused on details to understand the bigger picture. It can apply to projects, learning, or life in general. Variations include “can’t see the forest through the trees” or “can’t see the wood for the trees.” “You can’t see the forest for the trees” […]
The expression “can’t see the forest for the trees” means being too focused on details to see the bigger picture. It’s an old idiom that can also be reversed. Taking a step back and seeking outside advice can help solve problems. The saying dates back to the 1500s and can also be reversed to mean […]
