“Remember, Remember the 5th of November”: The History and Anarchy Behind It 

Each year as November approaches, a certain phrase pops up in our subconscious: “Remember, remember, the 5th of November.” You might recognize it from the famous movie V for Vendetta, but you might not know its origin story, the origins of this line go way back, tied to a real historical event and the idea … Read more

The Wonder of Glass: How a Simple Material Shaped Our World 

man looking outside glass window

As someone who’s just starting out on this writing journey, I’m constantly drawn to everyday things we usually used to take for granted. Just recently, I found myself looking through my window, curious about this thing called glass. Think about it—glass is everywhere! From the screens we use to the buildings we live in, from art … Read more

I often wonder, what purpose do mosquitoes serve?

I find myself stuck on one of the smallest creatures—mosquitoes. They’re everywhere, causing us grief, spreading diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika, and others that have caused so much loss in human history. Every time one bites, I wonder why they even exist. What good do they do?  That’s where the writer in me gets curious. … Read more