Did you know?… Flamingoes aren’t born pink
Young flamingos have grey or white feathers and only grow pink after consuming blue-green algae and brine shrimp, which could potentially kill other animals. Flamingos tend to live in hostile,…
The story behind the most haunting painting from Russia
Ivan the Terrible and his Son by Ilya Repin 1883-1885 One of Ilya Repin’s most psychologically haunting pieces, “Ivan the Terrible and his Son” (oil on canvas), is a despairing…
A Well-Earned Reward ✰ (October 27, 2025)
Late-Night Review and a Worthwhile Result On this day, I decided to take another break from working on my website to focus on studying and reviewing for our upcoming exam.…
Did you know?… There is a bird that can fly backwards
Most animals, including numerous flightless birds like ostriches, are able to move both forward and backward, although most birds have no ability to fly backward. Over 99% of bird species…
The painting that blurred the line between reality and imagination
The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí 1931 Similar to Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon (1907) and Van Gogh’s Starry Night (1889), The Persistence of Memory attracts tourists from all over…
Back on Track ✰ (October 23, 2025)
Finishing My App and Returning to My Website This day marked a major milestone, as I finally finished creating my mobile application. It took me almost a week to complete,…
Did you know?… Some pets can be allergic to humans
People frequently have allergies, and interaction with animals can frequently induce symptoms like sneezing and itching eyes.However, do allergies function in the other way? Can cats and dogs be allergic…
The woman behind The Weeping Woman
The Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso 1937 “For me she’s the weeping woman. For years I’ve painted her in tortured forms, not through sadism, and not with pleasure, either; just…
Shifting Focus ✰ (October 17, 2025)
Balancing App Development and Awareness On this day, I decided to take a short break from working on my website project to focus on our midterm laboratory exam in our…
Did you know?… Polar bears are not actually white
Because of how it reacts with light, polar bear fur looks white even though it is colourless. Because each hair shaft is transparent and hollow, it can reflect and scatter…
The painting that marked the birth to pointillism
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat 1884-1886 “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat is a truly innovative piece of art…
Continuing the Journey ✰ (October 14, 2025)
A Rainy Day of New Lessons On this day, we were given more detailed instructions on how to create our WordPress website. Our instructor discussed additional steps we needed to…
Did you know?… There is a worm that regenerates after being cut in two
Planaria, flatworms belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes, are known as “immortal under the edge of a knife” due to their remarkable ability for regeneration. The freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats…
The surprising history behind America’s most recognizable painting
American Gothic by Grant Wood 1930 The most famous American painting may be American Gothic. After all, an immense number of t-shirts, jokes, and souvenirs display multiple versions. My favourite,…
Exploring the Environs ✰ (October 10, 2025)
A Day of Design Exploration On this day, I began exploring the different themes available for my website in WordPress. I took time to browse through various designs, layouts, and…