Snooping Around

Hi Snoopers! This new article is the first of a brand new section of the blog called Relics 'n' Cultures . As you can imagine, it will talk about particular objects and symbols from all over the world, with particular meanings and interpretations. Today I'm gonna start with an object very well known in the Irish country, in fact I'm talking about the Claddagh Ring. The hands are there for friendship, the heart is there for love. For loyalty throughout the year, the crown is raised above. The Claddagh ring (Irish pronunciation : fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship.  The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh (Gaelic word meaning the rocky sand typical of that area), located just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 17th century. The first examples of this ring (gold, sil

 The main definition of a sense is  any system that consists of a group of sensory cell types that respond to a specific physical phenomenon and that corresponds to a particular group of areas within the brain, where the signals are received and interpreted . Most of us think we only have five senses, and actually that’s what people told us. But, believe it or not, it turns out  there are at least nine senses and most researchers think there are more like twenty-one or so. Here below a list of the most common senses, according to scientific researches: ·          Sight:  This technically is two senses,  given the two distinct types of receptors, one for color (cones) and one for brightness (rods), as you can see in the picture. ·           Taste:   This is sometimes argued to be five senses by itself due to the differing types of taste receptors (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami), but generally is just referred to as one sense.  For those who don’t know, umami rec

Here we are again, talking about curious things about stuff we all use every day. We've discussed about Coffee , Chocolate and Fruits  (click on links if you've missed these articles) … but now let’s find out some new facts about the compound in common with these three delicious products. I’m surely talking about Sugar… in case you haven’t noticed the title yet  J 1. Sugar is the only taste humans are born craving. In fact it is strongly addictive, releasing an opiate-like substance that activates the brain’s reward system. 2. Sugar was one of the first pharmaceutical ingredients used, as still is today, to mask the bitter taste of medicines. 3. Sugar hides in many everyday "non-sugar" foods.  While many people strive to avoid the "normal" sugary culprits (candy, cookies, cake, etc.), they often are duped when they discover some of their favorite foods also contain lots of sugar. Examples include tomato sauce, French fries, hot-dogs, hamburgers, p

A ladybug landing on us brings always a magical moment. And when leaves us we feel a little bit luckier inside. This little insect is known pretty much all over the world for its luck-bringers skill. Many societies link the sight of a Ladybug with future luck in love (because were often associated with Love Goddesses , good weather, a financial windfall, or the granting of wishes. So, having a Ladybug land on you is supposed to be particularly lucky , and some people believe that when a Ladybug lands on an object, that object will be replaced by a new and improved version.  But have you ever asked yourselves how this common belief begins? Let’s find out together… Legends vary about how the Ladybug came to be named, but the most enduring is this: in Europe, during the Middle Ages, swarms of insects were destroying the crops.  The farmers prayed to the Virgin Mary for help.   Soon thereafter the Ladybugs came, devouring the plant-destroying pests and saving the crops!  The farmers