Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

Although American readers may recognize the book as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the British story was originally titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. And when a few of the first editions were printed, there were some mistakes inside. On top of the word "philosopher" being... Sign in to see full entry.

After moving to Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1973 when I was eight, my parents discovered that Oregon was home to many gorgeous forested areas, views of the crown jewel...Mount Shasta, panoramic lakes, ocean views, wildlife, historic destinations, and our favorite camping spot, Crater Lake; the area... Sign in to see full entry.

Images of women have always played an important role in sailors' superstitions. The Phoenicians, Egyptians, Romans, and others carved and painted feminine symbols on their vessels to protect them at sea. The origin of the figurehead goes back to thousands of years, up to the ancient Greeks or beyond... Sign in to see full entry.

Teddy Bears were so named after Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919, refused to shoot a small bear cub one day. It all began when Theodore Roosevelt was on a bear hunting trip near Onward, Mississippi on November 14, 1902. Roosevelt's assistants, led by Holt Collier, a... Sign in to see full entry.

Two friends were playing golf when one pulled out a cigar, but he didn't have a lighter, so he asked his friend if he had one. "I sure do," he replied and reached into his golf bag and pulled out a 12 inch Bic lighter. "Wow!" said his friend, "where did you get that monster." "I got it from my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Our nation's 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt had a pet hyena which comes as no surprise when you consider that he was known for his love of animals and had many pets over his lifetime, ranging from normal to bizarre. His hyena was named Bill, who was a gift from Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia,... Sign in to see full entry.

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