Glass

The Story Behind Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the alligator pear which describes the fruit s texture and pear shape. This beautiful glass ornament was carefully crafted...

The Story Behind On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, 4 days after Apollo 11 was launched. They spent about 3 hours on the surface, gathered rock and dirt samples, planted an American flag and left a sign that said, We...

The Story Behind This simple plastic and almost indestructible toy has entertained millions of children since 1938. Unlike the more expensive toy soldiers in hobby shops, these soldiers were simplified so that all could afford to create a troop. Relive...

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 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 An ambulance is a vehicle used to transport ill or injured people. It contains life-support equipment and is staffed with well-trained medical personnel, so patients receive specialized care while being transported to the hospital...

The Story Behind Alligators are living fossils that can be traced back - million years. Members of the crocodile family, their name comes from the Spanish word for lizard el largato. Over a million alligators live in the southern United States. They are...

The Story Behind The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare service of the Armed Forces. Established in 1907 as part of the Army, the Air Force was formed as a separate branch in 1947. As the largest and most technologically advanced...

The Story Behind Swedish wooden clogs were worn by farmers and factory workers. Today, they are still popular fashion footwear. These clogs are decorated to reflect the unique windmills of Sweden. Just like traditional wooden clogs, this ornament is...

From Merlin to Harry Potter, wizards and sorcerers have long been favorite characters in many legends and fairy tales. With their long robes, beards and tall hats, wizards magically cast spells and enchantments. Though some are evil, most wizards are...

Wind up teeth are a fun novelty toy. The toy has adorned many toy boxes and even a few desks as gag gifts for years. The mechanical toy is wound in the back and then it chatters. The toy was first designed by a man to mock his mother-in-law and her...

The Story Behind Cheers! It is commonly thought that the term "vodka" comes from the Slavic word for "little water". Vodka is deeply associated with the cultural roots of Slavic countries. This alcoholic beverage is typically drunk pure or used to make a...