“The Princess and the Pea” is another tale by Hans Christian Andersen, though he himself said that it was a story he remembered from his childhood. The Brothers Grimm included a similar story in one of their collections in the 1840s, but removed it when they found that Andersen had… Continue reading
Beauty and the Beast” is, along with “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Little Mermaid,” a popular fairy tale that has an author. While it has been suggested that “Cupid and Psyche” must be the original “Beauty and the Beast,” the story that we know was written by Madame Leprince de… Continue reading
Texas is one of the largest states in the Union. Like all of the states, it was first inhabited by indigenous people, in eluding Apache, Comanche, and Caddo. It was part of New Spain, and became part of Mexico when Mexico gained independence from Spain. Texas declared independence from Mexico,… Continue reading
Arizona is the Grand Canyon State — that’s its official motto. No wonder, since the Grand Canyon is an amazing natural wonder. Check out the website of Grand Canyon National Park and check out a Google Earth Tour: Naturally, Arizona is perfect for outdoor adventures. Climbing and hiking , of… Continue reading
More than 11% of American adults read or listen to poetry for pleasure. That’s more than 29 million people. And it doesn’t include people who listen to the lyrics of music or sing the words of songs. Poetry may seem like something extra or inessential, but it brings pleasure and… Continue reading
Utah had a tough time becoming a state. They first applied as the state of Deseret. It would have been twice as big as Texas. It would have included all of modern-day Utah and Nevada, most of Arizona and California (including Los Angeles and San Diego), and parts of Colorado,… Continue reading
