Homework did not exist in ancient Greece or Rome as we know it today. Most ancient learning was done through oral teaching and memorization rather than take home assignments. Homework became more common during the Industrial Revolution. In the 1800s, homework was often used as punishment rather than as practice or reinforcement. Some early homework…
Things I Like: Vocavor (Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom)
Vocavor is one of the major bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on the Nintendo Switch. It was my third boss battle in the game, although most players seem to tackle this one second. You encounter this demon-like fish thing early on while starting the dungeon it serves as the main menace…
Fun Facts and Trivia About Tea
Tea may have been discovered by accident when leaves blew into a pot of boiling water in ancient China. The story is traditionally attributed to Emperor Shen Nong around 2737 BC. The earliest written book on tea culture is The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing), which describes tea cultivation and preparation. The words “tea” and…
Things I Like: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (TV Series) Season 2
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series is one that my wife and I have enjoyed, though not without its faults. One issue is how it follows the trend of many modern TV shows with huge budgets by releasing seasons every 2 years instead of annually. That is a big mistake, especially since Percy…
Fun Facts and Trivia About The Chemical Element Zirconium
Zirconium is a metallic element with atomic number 40 and the symbol Zr. It belongs to the transition metals. The element takes its name from zircon, a gemstone known since ancient times. German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth identified zirconium while analyzing zircon gemstones. Jöns Jakob Berzelius successfully isolated zirconium metal decades after its discovery. Zirconium…