The oldest known image of hair braiding was traced back to a burial site during the first dynasty of Pharaoh Menes. It was a means of communication so that you could distinguish a wealth of information about another, whether they were married, mourning, o
The LG enV (pronounced "envy"), also known as the VX9900, is a Bluetooth-enabled and V CAST-ready mobile phone that includes a full "qwerty" keyboard and a 2.0 megapixel camera. It comes in three color variations: silver, orange, and green.
The origins of the 15, 30, and 40 scores in tennis are believed to be medieval French. It is possible that a clock face was used on court, with a quarter move of the hand to indicate a score of 15, 30, and 45. When the hand moved to 60, the game was over.
New studies have shown that the rate of serious injury associated with cheerleading accidents is considerably higher than any other sport in which there is female participation.
The restraining device is apparently called a ‘scavenger’s daughter’ and was invented in the court of King Henry VIII. Rarely used historically, there is one genuine one known to exist that is still in the Tower of London. (xpost from /r/Bondage)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration claims that there are no such things as aphrodisiacs since no conclusive scientific studies prove the effects of certain foods on sexual desire, performance or enjoyment. [dailyuw.com, 2008]
The upper class in the late 19th century wore certain types of chokers. However, at that same time, a plain thin red or black ribbon choker had ties to prostitution, as seen in Manet's Olympia (1861). A plain black woven choker or ribbon could signify sec
