The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian (/ˈzɪldʒən, -dʒiən/), is a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in cymbals and other percussion instruments. Founded by the ethnic Armenian Zildjian family in the 17th-century Ottoman Empire, the…

lemon-flavored beverage

Japanese religious tradition blending elements of Shinto and Buddhism (Shingon, Tendai) originating in the 7th century, said to be founded by En no Gyōja

Pizza in the United States

Food and water consumption is essential to human life. So how long can you go without food before the effects of starvation kick in?

Libel and slander differ from country to country, so becoming familiar with defamation laws in Japan is a smart way to protect yourself.

American law

Here is what Adam Smith wrote in 1776 (in The Wealth of Nations) about the odds that the British government would voluntarily give up control over the 13 colonies. Notice his clear distinction between what he thought the British government should do and what…

Gerard Gierlinski’s find in Trachilos, Crete, casts a light on the nature of discovery - and the sometimes fierce conflict among the humans in the scientific community.

Brassica oleracea is a plant species that includes many common cultivars, such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, kohlrabi, and gai lan.

accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or animals on wetted surfaces

daughter of Roman Emperor Claudius and wife of Emperor Nero

Can an Alligator Live 2 years Without Food? How often do alligators Actually Eat & Need to eat

Four fingers has become the standard design.

#InverteButtWeek is here! Meet the scientists and illustrators who are spreading joy and knowledge about the backends of the backbone-less.