Mysteries of vernacular: Quarantine, a state, period, or place of strict isolation meant to prevent the spread of disease. In the 14th century, the Bubonic Plague, later called "The Black...
Feathers are some of the most remarkable things ever made by an animal. They are gorgeous in their complexity, delicate in their construction, and yet strong enough to hold a bird thousands of feet in...
Mysteries of vernacular: Gorgeous, beautiful or very attractive. The source of the word gorgeous can be found in the Latin word, gurges, used by the Romans to describe a whirling, swirling whirlpool....
Parasites have a nasty reputation - but is really fair to fear these little guys? Well, yes - and if you don't think so, here's why these terrifying creatures are worth avoiding at all...