Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, […]
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige stated that plans to introduce Muslim superhero Ms. Marvel are “in the works.” Feige said Ms. Marvel could be introduced after Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson, makes her debut. In the comics, Ms. Marvel is a teenage Pakistani American named Kamala Khan. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently dropped […]
Warning: Do not read if you have not yet seen “Avengers: Infinity War.” The “Avengers: Infinity War” after-credits sequence teases Captain Marvel, who will be played by Brie Larson in a solo movie in March before appearing in the “Infinity War” sequel next May. After being exposed to alien technology, the character, whose real name […]
International Workers’ Day or May Day on May 1 is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and usually a public holiday; it is also a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the celebrations that the day includes. In the late 19th Century, May Day was chosen as […]
Teach your child about the science of snow and get some fresh air, with these winter activities. Snowflakes and kids are made for each other. You can use your children’s natural curiosity about snow as a gateway into scientific exploration. Here’s a primer. Where Does Snow Come From? As a child, my grandmother used to […]
A precipitous drop in the happiness, self-esteem and life satisfaction of American teens came as their ownership of smartphones rocketed from zero to 73% and they devoted an increasing share of their time online. Coincidence? New research suggests it is not. In a study published Monday in the journal Emotion, psychologists from San Diego State […]
The lemon, Citrus limon Osbeck, is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia. The tree’s ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind are also used in […]
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Friday December 15th, 2017 marks a sad day for fans of AOL’s Instant Messenger: the service has been discontinued. Users who visit aim.com are redirected to a support with details on its demise. The news marks the end of an era for anyone who came of age with the internet in the late 90s and […]
the [stressed th ee; unstressed before a consonant th uh; unstressed before a vowel th ee] – /stressed ði; unstressed before a consonant ðə; unstressed before a vowel ði/ Definite Article: 1. (used, especially before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article […]
