Tag: Different

At first glance, English may not seem like a Germanic language (like German or Dutch) due to its heavy influence from French, Latin, Greek, and more: in fact, only 26% of English words are Germanic. In the modern age, this definitely makes learning Romance languages much easier, but how did this cha...

Relocating can be complex, but with some preparation and planning, it can be easier than you think! Here are some tips to make your out-of-state move a breeze:  Establish your budget and consider expenses like moving trucks, movers, and unexpected fees. Assess the cost of living in your prosp...

Hawks are a diverse group of birds of prey found throughout the world. They are known for their sharp talons, hooked beaks, and powerful wings, which allow them to hunt a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, and reptiles. There are many different types of hawks, each with their own uniqu...

My earliest memory of Christmas is of my father as Santa Clause (or Father Christmas in the UK) at the hospital he worked in. I don’t remember the circumstances under which the English hospital would invite an Indian gentleman for this honorable post, but I’m glad they did. I remember hi...

One of my best friends died by suicide in 2006 at the age of twenty-nine. Ten years later, my mom died of ovarian cancer at the age of seventy-three. They both battled their respective illnesses — my friend’s an illness of the mind and my mother’s an illness of the body — for...

The Greedy man said Thank you, God, It rained money all night long He analyzed everything but Did not learn to dance along He kept counting the money But forgot to taste the honey He breathed his last while sleeping On a bed piled high with cash To keep him company There was on...