What does not kill me, makes me stronger.” Most people do not know the origin, of this very popular quote.…
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Midas Touch: A Greek myth with a wise lesson
A In 8th century BC, Phrygia was an ancient kingdom located in west-central Anatolia, which is modern day Turkey. The…
Snowiest Day in Chicago’s History
Snowiest Day in Chicago’s History As reported, “The previous record for single-day snowfall in November was 8 inches recorded on…
Marie Antoinette: the last pre-revolutionary queen of France
the phrase “let them eat cake”. This extremely effective piece of propaganda was falsely attributed to the Queen. A simple,…
The Rubicon: Both an actual event and also an often used metaphor
Caesar’s route south from Ravenna in 49 BC (drawn by Cristiano64 via Wikimedia) Odds are you have heard the phrase…
History of Opportunity Cost: Be careful what you choose
In the late 19th century the Austrian economist Friedrich von Wieser is credited with conceiving and formalizing the concept of…
Maslow and Dabrowski: Two men famous for their knowledge in self development
In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we learn much about the process of self actualization. In the process, there are more people…
The “Hustle and Bustle”: an old saying associated with the Industrial Revolution
The phrase “hustle and bustle” originated in the 19th century. The Dutch word “hutselen” means “to shake”, while the word…
Alfred Nobel: The Founder of the Peace Prize
Alfred Bernhardt Nobel was an inventor and the person who established the Nobel Peace Prize. He set the criteria as…
When was the World Wide Web Born?
First off, there is a distinction to be made between the internet and the World Wide Web. The internet has been…
