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Old Expressions - Sayings - Traditions

Have you ever wondered where some of those weird expressions and traditions come from? Check out these historical "facts" and judge for yourself if this is really where these started.

Medusa :: World Mythology

Medusa was a beautiful lady with hair to die for. She was caught messing around with a guy, in the temple of all places, so her hair was turned into snakes. One look turned people to stone.

Seven Wonders of the World - The Statue of Zeus

When the Olympic Games first started in Greece, they built a huge temple. As time passed, they wanted something more impressive so they built a statue so huge you couldn't even see the top.

Seven Wonders of the World - Lighthouse of Alexandria

It's no wonder the Lighthouse of Alexandria is considered one of the seven wonders. It used to be one of the tallest structures in the world. Oh, and it also had a mirror with magical power.

Salt Lake City

The 2002 Winter Olympic games are coming up soon and are going to be in Salt Lake City. Do you know what this city is most famous for? Or how many hotel rooms were added for the Olympics?

Seven Wonders of the World - Hanging Garden of Babylon

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were magnificent. They were massive in size and a complex watering system kept them alive. But there's a mystery to these gardens. They might not have existed.

Lapland: Home of Santa?

Are you one of those people who thinks Santa lives in the North Pole? That's just plain silly. Santa actually lives in a mountain in Finland. Find out why Santa can't live in the North Pole.

History - Roman Colosseum

It started being built in 72 Ad and wasn't finished until 80 AD. And when the Roman Colosseum finally opened with 100 days of games, hundreds of gladiators and animals were killed.

Travel - The Islands of Hawaii

If snakes freak you out, seagulls annoy you and billboards annoy you, then the place to be is Hawaii. There's also no rabies or daylight savings time so sit back and soak up some rays.

Velociraptor (Vu-LA-si-rap-tur)

These speed demons were the flesh eating dinos terrorizing everyone in the movie Jurrasic Park. Velocirators weren

History of Afghanistan

You've probably heard enough about Afghanistan - on TV, the radio, the internet and even at your hairdressers. In case you're not sure what to believe about this country, here are the simple facts.

American Indians - Southwest Bands

The Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest spanned from Alaska to Washington state. Find out all about them!

American Indians - Woodland Tribes & California Indians

How well do you know your history? Do you know what wigwams, ugly masks and loincloths have in common? Or what the California Indians could make as small as a thimble or as large as a desk?

American Indians - Woodland Tribes & California Indians (pg. 2)

Map Terms - P to Z

Map Terms - C to P

Scary Places 6 :: Capuchin's Catacombs

Imagine stumbling into a room full of dead bodies � about 8000 of 'em. It's not the set of a horror movie. It's the real deal and people can view dead bodies at Capuchin's Catacombs in Italy.

Ancient Torture Devices

Thousands of years ago it was common to make nagging wives wear a metal mask. In the Middle Ages some women wore chastity belts so they couldn't cheat. Check out these torture devices.

Scary Places :: The Bermuda Triangle

The Bermuda Triangle is also known as the Devil's Triangle. It's in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is the cause of several mysterious disappearances including planes, boats and people.

Scary Places 3 :: The Queen Mary Luxury Liner

The Queen Mary is not only one of California's most famous residents, she's also the spookiest. Find out why!