The Origins of Friday the 13t...
The thirteenth day of a month that happens to fall on Friday is considered to be very unlucky. Even some of the most hardened and cynical business men succumb to superstition when it rolls around. Paraskevidekatriaphobia is the term for a fear of this date, but just what are the origins...
Origin of the Universe...
In the beginning, there was nothing. Suddenly, there was something where nothing has been before. And now here we are, ensconced comfortably in our tiny versions of the universe and living our lives as we see fit. Still, how did all this come about? There are usually two beliefs when you...
Origin of Judaism...
Jewish tradition states that Abraham was a central figure in the founding of Judaism almost 4000 years ago. The religion is one of the oldest surviving religions in the world, and is also one of the oldest to worship a single deity. A lot of the texts and traditions of this religions...
Origin of Valentine’...
It is largely accepted that the 14th of February is a day to express your affection. The origin of Valentine’’s Day has been traced back to the ancient Roman Empire. It may surprise you to know that Valentine’’s Day began in the Roman Empire as a celebration held...
Origin of Blog...
The common definition of a blog is that it is a short form of the term “weblog”. This is a personal website that features regular updates on an individual”’’s life, his thoughts or commentary on current events and includes the use of other elements such as...