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Indian Beliefs on Hawks
According to the Manataka American Indian Council, there are more than 500 American Indian tribes, speaking more than150 languages. Despite these large numbers, there are some universal beliefs that transcend ethnic, cultural and geographic boundaries. One of the universal beliefs of Native American
Role of Ecotourism in India
Ecotourism differs from traditional tourism in that it is nature-based and ecologically sustainable. Ecotorists travel to natural areas to appreciate the natural history and culture of the environment. Ecotourists take care not to disturb the ecosystems they are visiting. Ecotourism creates economic
Religious Cultures of African Americans
African-American religious cultures vary across the country.dalinian religion image by leprechaun from Fotolia.comThe African-American experience is enriched with multiple religious and cultural traditions. Many organizations, such as the Pew Research Center, have studied the religious...
Is an Islamization of Europe a Threat? See Why Not..
EUROISLAM A Threath? The heated discussion in relation to an Islamization of Europe is contaminated, toxic and rests on poor facts. The question, as I see it, should be: Is Islam a threat to Europe? ...
Facts About the Battle of Trenton
On December 26, 1776, American forces under the command of Generals George Washington, John Sullivan and Nathaniel Greene crossed the Delaware river before sunrise and surprised Hessian mercenaries stationed at Trenton, New Jersey. The battle was a major victory for the Continental Army, resulting i
The History of How New Jersey Became a State
New Jersey became a state on Dec. 18, 1787, making it the third state. It was also the first state to sign the Bill of Rights. In 2008, New Jersey had a population of 8.6 million people.
What Santa Claus Teaches Us
The holiday season is here and most schools have winter holidays starting from December 25th to January 1st. Ask any kid and he will say that Christmas is the best festival. Why? You ask your ...
Jewish Camps in Ohio
Hundreds of summer camps in Ohio enroll children from preschool to high school. Some are affiliated with schools, while others run only during the summer months when children are out of school. Numerous religious organizations offer summer camps in Ohio, including several Jewish day...
Who Is Eli Whitney?
Eli Whitney was an American inventor who created several mechanical devices that improved agricultural and manufacturing production. His important inventions included a milling machine and interchangeable gun parts. Many people believe that he invented the cotton gin. Although he was not the first p
Why Do People Have Different Colored Hair?
Hair color consists of two kinds of pigments: eumelanins in dark brown and black hair, and pheomelanins in red and blonde hair. Every shade of hair color is the result of these two pigments in various combinations derived from both parents and recombined in the child. Hair color is genetically ass
Can Cruelty Become Caring?
Two men arrested early Easter Sunday just north of Tulsa, Oklahoma, were charged Monday with a shooting spree that left three black males dead and two wounded. The shooting wasn't a kneejerk reaction to a ...
Difference Between Han & Non-Han Chinese
The Han Chinese are the largest indigenous ethnic group in China and the world, making up roughly 90 percent of the entire Chinese population and 20 percent of the world's. This is rather impressive, considering China has an additional 55 ethnic groups living alongside the Han Chinese. Differences b
Relocating to Mumbai
Mumbai, or the erstwhile Bombay, as the locals still like to call it, is a great city to live in. With the best of food, infrastructure, education and a varied culture to offer, you will ...
Tahitian Palm Weaving Techniques
According to Tahiti Tours, Tahitian people love wearing flowers and palm fronds braided into their hair. Traditionally, if a flower is tucked behind the right ear, it means the person is single. If it is tucked behind the left, he or she is not. Tahitians use palm fronds to weave baskets, which are
A History of Western Morals
The study of Western morals begins with the ancient Greeks; they thought virtue could be found in logic and wisdom. Their theories have been incorporated, modified and rejected by the theories of philosophers and ethicists ever since.
Facts About Chinese Society's Inheritance
The People's Republic of China, originally a strictly communist nation, has shifted economically to embrace a capitalistic market framework that enables it to be competitive in the global marketplace. As China's economy matures, legislation regarding inheritance has become important. As of June 2011
Scorpion Migration
Scorpions are hardy arthropods that are classified as arachnids and not insects. They are closely associated with the spider, mite and tick family. Scorpions have been in existence for millions of years. About 50 different species are found in the continental United States. Most of them are found in
Facts on the Auschwitz Crematorium
During World War II, Nazi Germany established the concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau near Cracow, Poland. By 1942, trains carrying Jewish prisoners from across Europe began arriving at the camp daily. Ninety percent of those put to death at the camp were Jews. Others included
Types of Chinese Fans
Servants in China initially used fans to cool off members of the upper class, but Chinese fans have now become a Chinese status symbol, as well as an international symbol of East Asia in general. Many materials go into the making of Chinese fans, including bamboo, silk and paper. Artists in China de
Black History in Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded in 1788, Cincinnati, Ohio is situated along the Ohio River, at the mouth of Licking River. John Cleves Symmes sold 800 acres of land to Israel Ludlow, Matthias Denman and Robert Patterson and by 1790, Cincinnati had 700 inhabitants. The free state sits across the Ohio River from Kentucky, a