JKenny may have joined HubPages a mere two months ago, but don’t let his newcomer status fool you! This inquisitive Hubber, whose real name is James, has already published 45 Hubs on a wide range of fascinating subjects- and shows no sign of slowing down! In an attempt to discover more about the man behind…
Read MoreWhy do we give gifts?
Right now, Christmas is all the rage on HubPages.com. Hubbers are sharing entertaining and decorating advice, complaining about rampant consumerism, delving into religious holidays that crop up around the end of the year, and writing lots and lots of gift guides. But why? Why do we give gifts on holidays? For how long have we been exchanging presents,…
Read MoreThe Meaning Behind Tibetan Prayer Flags
Chances are you have seen Tibetan prayer flags before, but do you know where they came from and what they symbolize? These beautiful pieces of cloth are more than just decorations, and in a Hub titled History & Symbolism of Tibetan Prayer Flags, melbel explains more about their background and meaning. Melbel’s Hub is so…
Read MoreMarshmallows – The Stuff Behind the Fluff
Marshmallows have grown to become a huge part of people’s childhoods, thanks to their prevalence in all-American snacks such as s’mores, Rice Krispie Treats, and Peeps, but there is more to these fluffy sweets than meets the eye! In a fascinating Hub titled Marshmallows – Sweet Treats, Recipes and Herbal Origins, AliciaC shared a lot of the…
Read MoreThe Origins of Halloween
With Halloween approaching, we are morally obligated to do a seasonal podcast. When poking around the fabulous October-related Hubs on HubPages, we found an excellent Hub titled Where Did Halloween Originate? Halloween’s Pagan Origins by kittythedreamer. Did you know that many of the roots of modern day Halloween lie in Samhain, a Celtic harvest festival?…
Read MoreDaring Female Pirates
ARRR you a fan of pirates? Â ARRR you a bonnie lass or in favor of rambunctious women? If ye answer’d AYE to these questions, ye’ll love this podcast. For this week’s Weekly Advice from Everyday Experts podcast (Daring Female Pirates), we discuss four of history’s most famous female pirates: Mary Read, Anne Bonne, Ching Shih,…
Read MoreAll Things Ninja!
If you’re a fan of ninja, you’ll find this podcast fascinating. In this episode of Weekly Advice from Everyday Experts (Ninja Training, Origins, and Gear), Marina and I delve in to a collection of articles written by Haunty which detail the origins of ninja, their homes, their training, their clothing, and of course their weapons! You…
Read MoreThe History of the Ouija Board
The Ouija Board has been used for ages to communicate with the great beyond. Â But for how long has this mysterious implement been in use? Where did it come from? Listen in to this week’s podcast (The History of the Oija Board) to find out! The Ouija Board – A History, the Hub by kentuckyslone…
Read MoreFlip Flops
It’s summer, and you know what that means- footwear gets flippant! Â Or at least flippy. And floppy. Â And flip floppy. In this episode of Weekly Advice from Everyday Experts (Flip Flops), Robin Edmondson and Simone Smith discuss the history, culture, practices, and marketing genius surrounding the world of flip flops, as inspired by a flip…
Read MoreWhere Did Polka Dots Come From?
Where did polka dots come from? And what do they have to do with gypsies, virility, disease, dancing, and moons? Tess45 could tell you- she has proven herself to be the polka dot expert! Â Tune into this episode of Weekly Advice from Everyday Experts (Where did polka dots come from?) to learn all about polka…
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