What is the origin of Amber, you may ask? Amber is a gem that is produced from fossilised tree resin. It is a common misconception that amber is produced from …
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Origin of Rh Negative Blood
Aside from the blood groups A, B, AB and O, there is also a blood antigen of which many people may not be aware. The Rhesus antigen, or Rh for …
What is the Origin of the Constellation Virgo
Virgo is the second-largest constellation in the sky. It is only one of two human representations, instead of an animal, in the Western horoscope. There has been some confusion over …
Origin of PI
Pi can be said as one of the mathematical calculations that are very well-known to human beings. Many civilizations had their own style of calculations for a particular apparent stream …
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 …
Origin of Fireworks: The Accidental Explosives
The origin of fireworks is said to have arrived from China when a Chinese cook unintentionally lit a mixture of charcoal, saltpeter, and sulfur, causing explosions in the kitchen. Interestingly, …
Origin of Species
Charles Darwin believed that every species must be fertile enough in order to reproduce and extend the population of its own kind. However, when asked about the origin of species, …