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...

Origin of Cosmetology...

Personal grooming is a general must for most people today. It is within human nature to want to look good because scientifically, looking good helps to boost your self-esteem and increase your attractiveness to people in general. Whether for personal or job-related reasons, we see more...

Origin of nursery rhyme...

Everyone remembers a line or two from their favorite children song or rhyme. They evoke childhood memories and have been recited to countless children even up till today. Though the tune and lyrics of nursery rhymes are catchy, the origin of nursery rhymes is somewhat a mystery. Nobody...

Origin of giving the mi...

The usage of showing the middle finger was started in the western culture (otherwise known as obscene hand gesture) which means “fuck you/ off”. This is to insult others by just lifting up of the middle finger and all other fingers closed up with the palms. In the ancient roman...

Origin of Peter Peter P...

Peter, peter pumpkin eater is one of the English nursery rhymes and it consists of round folk song index numbers-13497. This rhyme was first published in Britain and it has not been existed till the late 18th century or during the early 19th century. Then, during the year 1825, the rhyme...