George R.R. Martin has quite an imagination. His mind has created some epic stories, new languages, and some of the wildest characters we’ve seen in literature. He’s also cooked up some delectable sounding dishes, as well as some less than appetizing ones. How many of these creative foods would you try? Pigeon Pie Image courtesy of Culinary Physics Pigeon pie doesn’t sound so terrible, unless, of course… it is poisoned. Traditional pigeon pies are served at weddings and are made of dark, lean pigeon meat. If the wedding is fancy enough, the pie is huge and filled …
Teachers are some of the most important people we meet. They shape our minds, introduce us to concepts and ideas, and, perhaps most importantly, they teach us how to read! Without them, a world of literature and amazing stories would never be shared with us. It is vital to recognize how significant a role teachers play in our lives, as well as the lives of our children, our friends, our politicians, our parents, etc… So thank you teachers, thank you for being so intelligent and understanding. While fictional teachers don’t have nearly the impact that our real-life teachers have had …
Researchers are constantly finding that reading has amazing benefits. One study of successful adults found they shared a common hobby of reading, plenty of research shows that reading before bed helps you sleep and relieve stress, and numerous studies have found the positive impact reading has on mental and overall health. Some doctors in the UK have started prescribing books to teens with mental health issues to empower them! The benefits of reading are far reaching, and new information on its positive impacts are constantly being found. According to a study conducted by Kingston University in London, reading on a regular …
J.K. Rowling is by far one of the most beloved authors of this generation. She is not only famous for the Harry Potter series (the best-selling book series in history), but also for her inspirational speeches, hilarious tweets, and overall words of wisdom. Safe to say, she is one of the most respectable figures in entertainment. Check out the infographic below for a look at her life from birth to the premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London: Featured image courtesy of Newsweek
Are you a hopeless romantic? So are these two famous men. One is real and one is fictional, but they both say some crazy, unreal stuff. Can you tell the difference between what pop star heartthrob Justin Bieber has said, and what controversial heartthrob Christian Grey has said? Featured image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2qApsyK and https://bit.ly/2p6ULPL.
