Polymath (n): A person who has extensive knowledge in many different areas
Traveling around Washington State, you sometimes see big, imposing signs along the highway reading “ENTERING APPLE MAGGOT QUARANTINE AREA – DO NOT TRANSPORT HOMEGROWN TREE FRUIT BEYOND THIS POINT”. These signs demarcate the boundaries of the Apple Maggot Quarantine Area. This quarantine area was set up by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to help Read More …
The Mongol hordes, ferocious warriors and conquerors of most of Asia and parts of Europe were stymied when they attempted to attack Japan. Although the island nation was greatly outnumbered, they managed to hold off two assaults thanks in part to the kamikaze, or “divine wind”. During both invasions, the Mongolian attacks were ruined when Read More …
Around the world, there is no restaurant more common than McDonald’s. They operate over 36,000 restaurants worldwide, spread across 118 countries (It would be 119, but they closed their restaurants in Russia earlier this year). In fact, in the US alone, there is one McDonald’s per 25,000 people. Honestly, I eat at McDonald’s too frequently, Read More …
Last spring, I had the incredible opportunity of traveling to Japan. It was a wonderful trip, and I can’t wait to return. I have traveled out of the country twice before, both times to Paris, France. I treasure these trips, not just because they were great experiences, but also because they gave me perspective on Read More …
For me, taking a trip is a time when I am forced to stop what I am doing and experience things at an entirely different pace for a little while. For the duration of my trip, I am removed from my normal routine, and have different set of thoughts on my mind. In my earliest Read More …
Current mood: Embers by Owl City. Current weather: Rainy and cloudy, but the sun’s showing in the West. This weekend, I went on a trip back to my alma mater, Washington State University (Go Cougs!). It was the last chance I’d have to go before a lot of my friends graduated and left. All in Read More …