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Death Icons – Death and Gravestone Symbolism [Infographic]

Death Icons – Death and Gravestone Symbolism [Infographic]

Death is life’s ending. Because everyone who is born eventually dies, it is the center of many traditions and organizations. Customs relating to death are a feature of every culture around the world. Part of those customs are symbols, which signify or try to make sense of the phenomena.

History’s Hottest Holiday Toys 1903-2010

History’s Hottest Holiday Toys 1903-2010

Every year there is one item that drives us crazy – the “it” gift. Fights will break out over the last one on the shelf, entrepreneurial types will sell it for an exorbitant markup in secondary markets like eBay and Craiglist. But if you’re lucky enough to score one, it will be a star amidst […]

The Digital Promise

The Digital Promise

In September of this year, the White House launched the ‘Digital Promise’ initiative, a national center dedicated to improving the implementation of technology in schools all across the US. Though technology has advanced tremendously in the last 20 years, education has not kept pace with these innovations. The Digital Promise seeks to remedy this discrepancy, […]

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars

Coke vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars

For over a century Coke and Pepsi have been at each other’s throats in a constant struggle for a bigger piece of the billion-dollar soda market. Along the way the companies have picked up a slew of loyalists and fans, adamant that their cola reigns supreme. While there are countless spots online to check out […]

Halloween Trends 2011

Halloween Trends 2011

The average person will spend $72.31 on Halloween candy, costumes and decor, bringing total spending to $6.86 billion – the most in the last nine-years. Here are some of the stats for this year’s festives.