November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine

Throughout history, topaz and citrine have often been mistaken for one another. Although they both occur in yellow and look similar, they are, in fact, unrelated mineral species. Learn more about the history, meaning, and symbolism of topaz and citrine: the birthstones for November. Topaz Topaz’s Color Pure topaz is colorless and, for many years,

January Birthstone: The Garnet

The January birthstone, garnet, is surrounded by folklore and was known for its healing properties. This beautiful gem’s name references the bright-red pomegranate fruit, although it actually comes in a diverse range of colors. Learn all about the garnet’s history, meaning and symbolism! Garnet’s Diverse ColorsWhile best known for its deep red hue (given its

Unexpected discovery of mysterious drawings could change the way scientists look at cave art

Massive Native American drawings — which remained unseen in an Alabama cave for more than 1,000 years — have been unveiled by a team of scientists. It’s the largest known cave art ever discovered in North America. The art was practically invisible until researchers investigated the cave and used 3D scans to reveal the works,

Coyote Symbolism & What It Means To See A Coyote

Coyotes, whose binomial name is Canis latrans, belong to the canine family and are close relatives of the wolf. Native to North America, coyotes have a reputation for being tricksters who prey on livestock and pets. But without them, the ecosystem would suffer; rodent and small predator populations would skyrocket. And despite their reputation for

St. Andrew’s Day 2021: Why is the unicorn Scotland’s national animal? Why is it pictured in chains?

Today, the mythical beast may be associated with fairytale stories and children’s sparkly toys, but evidence of the unicorn’s connection to Scotland dates back as far as the 1300s. Also, we’re not alone in revering the mythical animal kingdom – Wales celebrates the dragon, the Czech Republic praises a two-tailed lion and over in Bhutan

Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations

A common term most first-year psychology students learn is “apophenia” — the human tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random things, like objects or ideas. There are plenty of ways we see apophenia play out in the real world. Take mimetoliths. “A mimetolith is a natural rock feature that resembles a living form in nature

9 Chinese New Year Foods You Need This February 12

Lunar New Year is around the corner (YAY!) and even though this year’s celebrations may be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic (sigh), some traditions will stay the same—especially when it comes to food. If you didn’t know, Eastern cultures celebrate the New Year on February 12 as part of an annual 15-day festival, following