Author: Charles Piscitelli

There’s so much to love about Ancient Egypt. From the art, architecture, and hieroglyphics to their amazing wardrobe, it seems like the ancient Egyptians had an answer for everything. From creating one of the world’s first written languages to perfecting some seriously snazzy headgear, their fashion history is pretty impressive. The ancient Egyptians lead a pretty ritualistic life: they believed that gods controlled natural phenomena like rain and flooding, which made them very dependent on those deities in their day-to-day lives. It was also believed that mummification after death ensured eternal life in the afterlife. As a result, most of…

You see your crush on Instagram posting about how much they hate Valentine’s Day. You see your best friend on Facebook shutting down romance in all its forms. Maybe you even have a cousin who sends you a funny image of an unamused penguin every year with the caption, “You know what sucks?” However you respond to Valentine’s Day, it can be difficult. So many people are so strongly against it that if you like it, it can feel like there’s something wrong with you. Many people would describe the holiday as over-commercialized and no longer relevant in modern society.…

It’s a well-known fact that redheads are an under-represented minority. For example, fewer than 2% of the world’s population has red hair. The same can’t be said about how people react to those with ginger locks. Redheads have been getting a bad rep for centuries – but why? The insults we hear about gingers today aren’t exactly something new – back in the 14th century, they were known as ‘frightened wretches’ and ‘devilish brood’ due to their unusual hair color. Then what changed? Why do people hate ginger-haired individuals so much? A lot of it comes down to envy and…

Oil is a non-mineral natural resource that is often confused with minerals. Both oil and minerals are naturally occurring substances found in the ground. Both have value and can be used as an energy source, but there are many differences between oil and minerals that make them unique from one another. Miners dig up minerals to extract them from the ground because they have distinctive properties. Oil, on the other hand, can be found almost anywhere because it’s dispersed in tiny pores underground and has nothing to do with mineral deposits. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons…

Trains can travel at great speed, but they can’t go everywhere. In many cases, a train must pass another on the same track. To do this safely and without risking collisions, signals are used to alert operators when another train is coming in the opposite direction. To understand how this works and what impact it has on train timing, let’s take a look at how trains passing each other affects your commute. How Long Do Trains Take To Pass? The time it takes for a train to pass depends on the length and speed of the train, as well as…

Coconut water is a sweet liquid found inside young coconuts. It’s not the same as coconut milk, which is a creamy liquid that can be extracted from mature coconuts. Both of these products are packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals, but they also have different pH levels. Because of this, many people wonder if coconut water has an acidic or basic pH level. To answer this question, read on to learn more about the acidity of coconut water. Is Coconut Water Acidic? Yes, coconut water is acidic. A pH level of 4.6 means that it is very acidic. This isn’t…

Breaking a lock with a combination, key, or digital lock is not as easy as it seems. Many people assume that anyone can break a lock, but that’s not the case. Specific tools and skills are required to do this successfully. Even if you know what you’re doing, breaking a lock requires some patience and skills. It isn’t something most people can just figure out in five minutes. That said, breaking locks doesn’t have to be difficult if you have the right tools and knowledge on how to do it correctly. There are many resources online for learning about how…

School is a challenging, fast-paced environment where you not only have to keep up with your classmates but also manage your time and workload. In order to succeed in school, it’s important that you take every opportunity to learn something new and become the smartest version of yourself. These days, most students are so focused on getting straight A’s that they forget about all the other benefits of attending school. You don’t need to be Einstein or Picasso to excel in school; it just takes a little bit of smart thinking and learning how to be smart in school. Read…

‍You’ve been thinking about joining the workforce for a while now. You’ve even managed to get through the initial interview stage for a job at a local manufacturing plant. But there’s still one final hurdle you need to pass before you can start working there: the pre-employment drug test. It won’t be as easy as you think, either. It’s not just about taking a quick cheek swab and that’s it. There are different kinds of drug tests, each with its own set of rules and regulations when it comes to passing. One of these is the urine test, which is…

When you decide to get your ears pierced, it’s likely that you’ll be thinking about where to place the hole so that you can wear different earrings in it at different times. We’re talking about different-sized hoops, studs, and other various forms of earrings. After all, most people aren’t going to want to walk around with a single pair of earrings forever! However, unless you have a great deal of experience with piercings or are working with a skilled professional, there are some things that you need to know regarding changing your earring style. In this blog post, we will…