Cinnamon Brooms
What is a Cinnamon Broom?Cinnamon brooms are small brooms made from pine straw.The broom is then adorned with cinnamon or coated with cinnamon oil...
The Origin of Lord Ganesha
Lord GaneshaLord Ganesha is a deity of the Hindu pantheon and the son of Lord Shiva. Ganesha is a prominent figure within modern Hinduism...
Pyrite: 4 Stories About Fool’s Gold
“Fool’s Gold” is chemically known as iron sulfide (FeS2), or 'pyrite'.Pyrite originates from the Greek word 'pyr' and was named so because when struck against...
Origin of the Native American Dreamcatcher
The dreamcatcher is an easily recognized item from Native American culture. Throughout the Southwest in areas where Native American influences have grown, the dreamcatcher...