How Well Do You Know America?
I’m interested in many topics, typically revolving around the United States. With this blog, we will explore peculiar history from sea to shining sea, discover interesting facts about the states, and even refine our understanding about the English language along the way. Oh, and if you find yourself famished during this adventure, be sure to consult my food posts for some delectable, yet All-American, sustenance! Onward, American!
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Gendered Nouns in English?
When I started learning Latin, I was surprised to discovered that I needed to memorize the gender to which each noun belonged. I had no idea that some languages categorized nouns by gender, which determined the article or possessive pronoun used to refer to the noun. Some of these genders were intuitive, for example, in…
Elemental Exploration No. 47
Thousands of years ago, possibly while mining lead or copper, a lustrous, whitish-gray metal was found to be present in many lead deposits. This metal has since been used in jewelry due to its rarity and beauty. The metal was given the Latin name argentum, but the Anglo-Saxons later gave it the name siolfur. Eventually,…
How Far from Alaska to Alaska?
When looking at the map recently, I started to notice just how far someone could be from another person in the same state, especially in the case of Alaska. Often times I consider how long it would take to get from one state to another, but some states are so large that it might take…
Why Is Metal Shiny?
Most materials have a rough, matte surface texture, which is what makes the luster of metals so unique and special. Not only do metals have a luster, but they can also be polished to have a mirror finish, in fact, mirrors reflect light by utilizing the reflectiveness of a smooth metal surface. But why are…
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Onward American 