Redwood trees can have other trees (even up to 40 feet tall!) growing in their canopies. 2. Couvade syndrome is… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
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Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
It’s that time of year again — time to make hot cereal for breakfast. To be honest, we eat oatmeal… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
Tolkien’s Influences: Solomon and Saturn
Two years ago I wrote about the kennings found in Bilbo’s speech to Smaug in The Hobbit. Kennings are a… Read more Tolkien’s Influences: Solomon and Saturn
9 Things I Learned in May
I’ve been remembering to jot down things I learned lately instead of waiting till the end of the month, so… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
6 Unexpected ABC Books
I’ve shared my favourite alphabet picture books, as well as some fun animal-themed ones. Today’s list is an assortment of… Read more 6 Unexpected ABC Books
6 Entertaining Animal ABC Books
If you’re looking for a serious animal picture book you’ve come to the wrong place! These six children’s books range… Read more 6 Entertaining Animal ABC Books
8 Things I Learned in January
I learned a lot of assorted things in January… Did you already know all this? TLDR is an acronym for… Read more 8 Things I Learned in January
5 Things I Learned in July
July had its ups and downs (see point 5 below), but I think I came out somewhat the wiser. Here’s… Read more 5 Things I Learned in July
Kennings in The Hobbit
Ever since I published a post on Old English kennings three and a half years ago, I planned to write… Read more Kennings in The Hobbit
6 Things I Learned in March
Gretchen Rubin talks about how an atmosphere of growth is a key component of happiness, which certainly rings true for… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Historical Highlights 133
Happy Friday, everyone. I have some interesting historical highlights to share — touching on linguistics, women’s suffrage, teaching history, Frankenstein, and… Read more Historical Highlights 133
Did You Know? Mozart’s Name
Did you know that Mozart’s middle name — Amadeus — may have originated as a joke? Turns out there’s a… Read more Did You Know? Mozart’s Name
Historical Highlights 086
Here are this week’s historical highlights — interesting museum, archives, and library links, including some great videos. Last week I… Read more Historical Highlights 086