Usher In The Year Of The Dragon
Asia ushers in the Lunar New Year by embracing the Year of the Dragon – the “Black Water Dragon” to be exact. The Dragon is the only legendary animal among the animals in the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese...
View ArticleIs There A Place For Luddites Today?
When I wake up every morning, the first thing I do is check my mobile phone. At the end of the day, the last thing I usually do is check my phone. This dependence or over dependence on technology has...
View ArticleGreek Fire, A Knowledge Lost
A long time ago, before the creation of modern warfare technology, fire played an important role as it was construed to be a form of weapon. Greek fire was a provocative weapon used in wars during the...
View ArticleOrigins of The Mummy’s Curse
It all started when Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun. Howard Carter was an English archaeologist and Egyptologist who was employed by Lord Carnarvon, also known as George Edward...
View ArticleSir Isaac Newton’s Spiritual Side
We recognize him as the man who discovered gravity. Everyone knows the story of Sir Isaac Newton’s discovery of gravity, defined as the law of universal gravitation. This happened when an apple...
View ArticleVenus Transits
Are you ready to witness a once in a lifetime astronomical event this week? Well what are you waiting for? Head to the nearest astronomical society in your area or if you’re too lazy to even do that,...
View ArticlePanspermia: Did We Originate From Other Planets?
This year, the trend for summer blockbusters seems to depict a similar theme, space and aliens. Think about it: The Avengers depicted the portrayal of an extra-terrestrial villain attempting to control...
View ArticleHoward Carter’s Hidden Talent
If you have heard of King Tutankhamen, you’ve probably heard of Howard Carter, the famous English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the tomb of one of the most famous pharaohs in ancient...
View ArticleNew Reference About Mayan 2012 Prophecy Found
July just arrived and if the world is really going to end in 2012, then we have about six more months before doomsday. It’s a pity we don’t actually know if the world is really going to end and this...
View ArticleThe Legend of The Basilisk
Of all the horrific legends to have ever existed in our world, the one most famous is none other than the legend of the basilisk. Fans of JK Rowling may recognize the terror of the beast through Harry...
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