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How Did Sugar Glider Get Its Name?
Where does the word come from? The sugar glider is a squirrel-sized arboreal marsupial that inhabits the forests of Australia and New Guinea. That…
Who Is the Chief God in Norse Myth?
Odin, or Wotan, Woden, etc, is the chief god in Germanic and Norse (Scandinavian) myth. Odin is primarily a war god, though he also…
Why Do Athletes Bite Their Medals?
Athletes bite their medals primarily because it has become an iconic shot requested by photographers and the media. The biting of the medals also…
How Did Japanese Car Mazda Get Its Name?
The name “Mazda” was introduced to Japan in October 1931. Mazda started its life as a cork manufacturer back in 1920. The year 1931…
Why Do Rotten Eggs Float in Water?
Some people say that rotten eggs float on the surface of the water because the liquid matter inside the egg changes into the gaseous state.…