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The Eiffel Tower, named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel, was built between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the centennial of the French Revolution. It is a global icon of France and one of the...

The Story Behind The little red School House was a common sight in small towns throughout the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s. With few supplies, books or individual chalkboards, all students from the first grade through the eighth were...

The Story Behind The canary is a perching songbird in the finch family. The canary is an expression for great desire in life, shown in the birds singing and flying. However, the spirit dwindles when caged. The lesson learned from the canary is to always...

The Story Behind The red avadavat is commonly known as a strawberry finch. This bird is the size of a sparrow and can be found in the open fields and grasslands of tropical Asia. Males are often caged because of their incredibly colorful plumage during...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of joy and happiness, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas Tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing...

The Story Behind Birds are symbols of happiness and joy, so they are regarded as a necessity on the Christmas tree. Glassblowers often kept wild birds during the winter months since the sound of the gas flame in the workshop prompted the birds to sing...

The Story Behind Sometimes referred to as a sea parrot, the puffin spends six to eight months of the year on the open sea. Under water they use their wings to swim while guiding themselves with their feet. Unlike the penguin, they are able to fly...

Mouth-blown hand painted Christmas ornament.

In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, Two Turtle Doves symbolize the Old and New Testaments. Years ago, the song served as a secret means of teaching English Catholics the basics of their faith, which was outlawed at the time. This carol has lost...

The chicken coop, or hen house is a safety zone for chickens. It provides an indoor protected area for chickens to sleep, lay eggs and nest. Chicken coops can be simple structures or extravagant creations. These feathery friends produce nutritious food...

The Story Behind At first glance, the white crowned sparrow appears to be a plain, unimpressive bird. But, look closely and you'll find that this bird has remarkable markings on its head and bill. Birds adorn the Christmas tree to bring the joy and hope...

The Story Behind The origin of the Spring Chicken phrase is factual; farmers found chickens born in the spring brought better prices than old chickens that survived the winter. Chickens are vital to farm life; they lay eggs, produce fertilizer and...