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…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About Yogurt
While yogurt has been independently invented in different cultures throughout history, the first people to do so were probably in Mesopotamia around 5,000 BCE. The key step in making yogurt from milk is the fermentation of sugars, which creates lactic acid—the essential component that makes yogurt possible. Although yogurt is most commonly made from cow’s…
Fun Fact: Darius the Great’s Infamous Son
Darius the Great of the Achaemenid Empire was succeeded by his son Xerxes I. Who would later invade Greece and face a famous rebellion by the Spartan King Leonidas I.
Fun Fact: Ancient Gymnastics
Gymnastics can trace its origins back to ancient Greece where it was popular in Athens and Sparta. Soldiers were often trained in gymnastics.
Fun Fact: The Most Loyal Wife in Greek Mythology
Alcestis was famous in Greek mythology by dying for her husband when even his elderly parents would not take his place. She was later rescued by Heracles (Hercules) in the underworld.