The invention of paper marked the beginning of a new age. I mean just think about it, before the paper was invented, we had to keep records on huge stone tablets. Arguably, the Egyptians were the first to come up with the concept of paper as we know it. The used papyrus a kind of plant to make paper. And thus, the very word “paper” originates from papyrus, an ancient Greek word for the Cyperus papyrus plant. Today, the paper production industry has become a multibillion dollar giant. Aside from books, there are just so many applications of paper that…
Author: Abby Ahmed
Banana is an amazing fruit. Not only is it a much cheaper source for a lot of vitamins and other nutrients, it also tastes great. Naturally, we are pretty much fond of bananas. In some parts of the world, people even eat the trunk of the banana tree, let alone the fruit. Of course they cook it into a delicious meal. Let’s get back to the topic at hand. Banana does look unassuming compared to other fancy fruits, but statistics say that it is the world’s fourth food crops in monetary value. And I did not say fruit, but food…
We live in a world full of synthetic materials. However, that does not mean the authentic stuff is losing value. I am talking about leather of course. Leather has been used to craft footwear, bags, jackets and all sorts of stuff for a very long time. But convenience and technological advancements have allowed us to produce leather like synthetic materials. These things have pretty much taken over the market. But there still exists a niche, where leather is the absolute necessity. I will not go into the niche for exotic leather goods, such as handbags, and shoes made out of…
Thailand is an amazing country. It has a rich history, and awesome cultural practices that date back centuries. When it comes to natural beauty, Thailand has it all. Beaches, lush forests, you name it. It would be a wise decision to retire in Thailand if you can. Well, firstly because of the exchange rate a US citizen can really make a big living in Thailand. And if you think about it, compared to the lifestyle in the United States, Thailand is still kind of laid back. Yes, it does have busy and bustling cities and all that. But, if you…
Are you a surgeon looking for a great career opportunity? Or are you a person who is looking for a good and reliable hospital to get some sort of surgical procedure done? Well, in either case you are going to benefit from reading this article. As the name suggests, today we are going to talk about the best surgical hospitals in the world. And we do not mean it lightly, our researchers have done extensive research work in order to determine the best surgical hospitals of the entire world. You can probably imagine the amount of data we had to…
Today we will be talking about top colleges for finance. Well, to speak the truth Ivy League colleges are in a league of their own. When we say top colleges, we just cannot do a ranking about all the top colleges for finance, we must first do a proper ranking of the Ivy League colleges. And in this article we will try to do just that. As you know there are a total of 8 colleges in the Ivy League. But not every college has the same facilities as the others. Well, when it comes to quality of education in…
If you have a smartphone, or a laptop or a digital camera or all of these, you probably are familiar with the word lithium. Well, if you do not possess any of the aforementioned gadgets, then you are likely a time traveler from the distant past of way ahead in the future, and this article is not for you. Ok, jokes apart, let’s get to our today’s topic. Yes, lithium is a very important metal for this time and age. It is in extremely high demand right now, and the lithium producing industry is a booming one. The primary use…
Did you why the nickel (I am talking about the coin, the 5 cent one) is called the nickel? Well, it is because the coin contains a large amount of nickel in it. But of course, nickel is not only used for making coins, which is a prominent use of this amazing metal mind you. But nickel is also used for various other things. The most defining property of nickel is that it is highly corrosion resistant, even at very high temperatures. Therefore, nickel is heavily used to shield other metals that are exposed to extreme temperatures. You will find…
If you have been following us for the past few weeks, then you are surely aware that we are doing a series of articles that explore the best potential retirement spots for US citizens. Today, we will be focusing on Ireland. The amazing thing about Ireland is that, even though it is in Europe and most of the Europe do not speak English, but Irish people do. So, language will not going to be a big problem for you. And it’s Europe, the birthplace of modern philosophy, literature, science, and all that good stuff. You can rest assured that you…
There was once a time, it is really necessary for a person to do well in business to have great knowledge and understanding of the business. However, times are rapidly changing and you no longer need to be specialized in business to make investments nor to reap the rewards. The social trading sites are something you ought to look into, if you are planning on investing in shares. Of course, you are not limited to, social trading sites, but if you are just beginning your career as an investor and would like to follow more seasoned investors and their techniques,…
This article is our shout out to all those cheese lovers out there. Cheese is an amazing dairy product, and we sure do know how to make the most of it. Even though in the past, cheese was just the means of preserving excess milk, but today cheese is made just for the sake of having cheese. Technology now has given us enough tools to keep perishable produce fresh for however long we desire. But the appeal of cheese did not wane one bit. Some might consider cheese to be an acquired taste, but cheese has a great following. Like…
Forex or foreign exchanging trading is a pretty interesting subject. The article I am about to mention here shortly will allow any beginner forex trader to start off with good pace. It is quite normal for people to get extra hyped about forex trading, and dreaming about very high and unrealistic returns on their investments in forex trading. But, windfall gains aside, what a Joe average investor can expect from forex trading is really something you want to learn about when investing or think about investing in forex trading. Foreign currency prices can fluctuate and do fluctuate on a regular…