Dogs came from wolves many thousands of years ago, and branched off from the wolf population due to human intervention. Subsequently many different breeds were created from the original dog. The evolution of the dog is a perfect example of what you...

The three composers, Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, are considered the triumvirate of composers of music in the classical style. Indeed, these three men gave us what is by far, the greatest music of their time. Schubert is sometimes added to these...

A couple of days ago I decided to listen to Haydn's so-called Oxford Symphony, having not heard it in a few years. I had almost forgotten what a delightful symphony it is. Haydn's symphony no. 92, became known as the Oxford Symphony because he had it...

People sometimes ask me why I am a vegetarian. To be sure, I am not a strict vegetarian, or vegan. I eat fish. I eat eggs and dairy products. Most people who know me know that I am a rather health-conscious individual, so they assume that I quit...

Have you ever wondered why Jesus and Buddha each had 12 disciples? It has been said that the number 12 was chosen by writers because it is symbolic of the zodiac, and each disciple can be thought of as having been born under a different astrological...