The 1964 World’s Fair was held in New York’s Flushing Meadow Park (next to the now defunct Shea Stadium, which opened right before the World’s Fair and was home of the New York Mets until 2008). The fair was a very forward-looking and optimistic view of technology, the space age, and consumer capitalism. Exhibits […]
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Steampunk has been around for a while but it’s still mysterious to many people. What exactly is it? Where did it originate? And how do members of this subculture (or anyone who may be curious to learn more) get involved? Origins of Steampunk The word “steampunk” refers to steam-powered technology combined with a modern
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When exploring interesting subcultures, it’s hard to overlook fandom, which seems to be getting more popular all the time. Fandom and cosplay conventions may be dedicated to old or new books, comics, movies, and TV shows such as Star Trek, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Supernatural, and many others. Some conventions are more general
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Many ancient practices and superstitions have an ancient origin. It can be difficult to trace back the roots of practices that have been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. One example is “knocking on wood” or “touch wood.” You have learned this from your parents or grandparents. When Do You “Knock on Wood?”
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The iPhone 15 is Apple’s latest flagship smartphone, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements over its predecessor. Preorders for the new models began on September 15. But is it worth the upgrade? To help you decide, here’s a summary of the main pros and cons of the iPhone 15. Pros:
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Recent trends show that people are leaving certain regions and moving to others in large numbers. Let’s look at where they’re fleeing and where they’re going! Regional Moves Thezebra.com reports that people in the United States are leaving California and the Northeast and heading South. Top States People are Leaving Forbes reports that the
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You may have heard that, in late 2023, Mercury is retrograde from August 23 to September 15. It occurs again from December 13 to January 1, 2024. So we’ll be starting the New Year off with Mercury moving forward! But what does this really mean? In astronomical terms, planets always move in the same
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Tiny homes have gotten very popular in the United States and elsewhere. Considering the rising costs of real estate, the tiny homes trend is likely to keep growing for the foreseeable future. If you have any interest in this lifestyle, you should consider the pros and cons. Pros: There are quite a few advantages
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Tulip mania was a period of economic speculation in the Netherlands in the 17th century, during which contract prices for tulip bulbs reached extraordinarily high levels. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble. The most famous expose of tulip mania was written by Scottish author Charles MacKay, in Extraordinary Popular Delusions and
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Hikikomori is a Japanese term for the phenomenon of reclusive adolescents or adults who withdraw from social life, often completely. Hikikomori literally means “pulling inward, being confined”. Affected individuals may refuse to leave their parents’ house, not work or go to school and isolate themselves from society and family in a single room for a
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