Understanding Family of...

At the mention of the word “family”, people naturally understand that they are those who share blood or genetic ties with you. Every individual is part of a family. You cannot really choose those whom you’re related to by birth but these days, the word has taken on a broader...

Origin of mother’s da...

Moms are the one of biggest celebratory points in many people’s lives. In fact, people often attribute their success and achievement to moms. Regardless of societal and cultural differences, the sacrifice and love given by dedicated moms is universal. It is only sensible that every mom...

Origin of beck and call...

Today, there are many ways to call or summon a person. Whether through verbal expression (calling out aloud) or gesture (hand signal), we can be sure that the person called will identify with the calling. To respond or otherwise is entirely up to the person. In the early years, the...

Origin of written langu...

Language is often represented in the form of writing as we use signs or symbols to convey message. There are many languages in the world and each language utilizes different set of characters or symbols to form meaningful words. A look into the history of written language shows that...

Ethnic origin of names...

Names are a form of identification for a person or object and they are usually in the form of proper noun. It indicates reputation, identity, and family association. Therefore, some people can go to great lengths to choose the best name for their child. Baby naming system may be loosely...

Origins of medicine...

History has shown that humans are highly fascinated with the study of birth, life, and death. Along the way, people face and fight off diseases. Sometimes, people are cured of their sickness but there are also countless instances where people succumb to illnesses and pass on. It is...