If you buy a computer, one of the aspects which many people bear in mind very seriously as an influencing factor is the operating system installed. The operating system is the collection of software utilities which allows you to use a computer. Common operating systems include Microsoft Windows, Mac OS ... Read more (515 words)

A few years ago, I was the only "gweilo" (Caucasian) in my Chinese friend's wedding party. Even more interestingly, I was the maid of honor. Although the ceremony was quite Christian, there was one interesting Chinese influence. None of the flowers, especially those being carried by the wedding party, could ... Read more (507 words)

I've always found it rather ridiculous when people wear camouflage clothing in non-military settings. Kids sporting trendy "camo" gear don't seem to realize the irony of their apparel. Military camouflage clothing was created to allow soldiers to blend into their surroundings, thereby making them more difficult to see and harder ... Read more (558 words)

In Western culture, there is no flower more steeped in romance than the rose. There are a thousand romantic quotes pertaining to this flower. Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Gertrude Stein-all were moved to put mankind's relationship with the rose into words. I believe my personal favorite is John Boyle O'Reilly's ... Read more (503 words)

Thanks to all the options in entertainment and technology today, I don't think doll houses are quite as popular as they used to be. Still, doll houses are found in the rooms of many little girls. Even if they don't spend as much time playing with them as some of ... Read more (453 words)

Do you have a laptop computer? Where do you use it the most? On your lap, in the car, while traveling, in bed, while watching television - actually anywhere since you can take it and go.I find that I use my laptop computer the most on my lap, in bed ... Read more (774 words)

Video game consoles are slowly becoming a common item in every home in America. Many of them can now be purchased for relatively cheap and, seeing as they are popular not only for children but the entire family, one can find some type of video game console nearly everywhere. The ... Read more (613 words)

It is hard to imagine a world of stuffed animals without teddy bears; they are a staple item of every toy collection. Oddly enough, the teddy bear did not develop simply as a stuffed version of a real bear. In fact, the teddy bear has only been around since the ... Read more (429 words)

When you hear the word "doll," the first thing that comes to mind is "Barbie". The major difference between dolls and action figures is that the former is oriented towards girls, while the latter is oriented towards boys. Dolls usually include matching outfits while action figures generally include clothing and ... Read more (423 words)

The early 1900s were very different from today. Toys, though they have evolved in many ways, were still the delight of children everywhere. Explore the history of toys, as charted by the History website.Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency marks the beginning of the "Teddy Bear." In the year 1902, toy bears were ... Read more (454 words)