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Dante’s ‘Inferno’ ends with the words, ‘Thence we came forth to behold the stars’ as it signifies his journey to the next book of the series ‘Purgatorio’ and then ‘Paradiso’.Dante’s ‘Inferno’ is about Dante’s journey in hell where he was guided by another poet, Virgil. Dante has called him ‘master’, ’leader’ throughout the poem.The message the poet has tried to convey through ‘Inferno’ is that no human being can be without temptation....

If you enjoy going out in the month of spring, then you surely love April!As per the Gregorian calendar, April is the fourth month of the year. It was originally named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess.Many poets and authors have talked endlessly about the lushness of the month of April in their publications, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Neruda, T.S. Eliot, and Mark Twain. It’s such a pleasant month that most poets can’t help its influence seeping into their work....

When the American astronomer, Carl Sagan, was five years old, his mom sent him to a local library and he became fond of astronomical literature.Soon afterward, Carl Sagan was able to travel with his parents to the New York Fair and he became immensely fascinated by the popular ’50s science-fiction stories that occupied popular magazines at the time. Does this seem quite relatable to you?Here is a list of 51 fascinating cosmic quotes that you must read to satisfy the inner cosmos scientist in you....

Cooked split peas can be one of the most delicious foods, however, people often shy away from trying them out.Contrary to popular belief, cooking split peas is a rather easy process. At the end of around 30 minutes, not only will you have a low-fat soup, but also a steaming bowl of sheer happiness!High in carbohydrates and protein, split peas have made it to the global limelight through their sheer brilliance in terms of taste and nutritional profile....

In order to live life in the right way, it is important to do the right thing.Doing the right thing might not always seem like the best option in the short run. But in the long run, it will give you satisfaction and happiness.This article has the 55 best do the right thing quotes to boost everyone’s self-esteem and motivate people to do the correct thing. At every place or point, it is important to do what feels and seems right....

Bill Belichick coaches the New England Patriots from the National Football League (NFL).Bill Belichick is known for his outstanding tenure as a coach which is the longest tenure so far. He is also the first all-timer coach to gain 31 victories in the play-offs.These Bill Belichick quotes include Bill Belichick leadership quotes, Bill Belichick quotes on teamwork, and Bill Belichick quotes ‘just do your job’. The following Bill Belichick quotes also include quotes on coaching, toughness quotes, and team sayings....

Stuck for inspiration for your bouncing baby boy?We’ve collated a list of 75 boy baby names all ending in ie along with their origin and meanings. From classic baby names to names you may not have heard of before, we have plenty here for you to consider for your new arrival.‍Classic Baby Boy Names That End In IeIf you’re looking for classic baby names, perfect for a baby boy, take a look at these names ending in ie....

Kali Uchis’ real name is Karly-Marina Loaiza.Born on July 17, 1994, Karly-Marina adopted the name Kali Uchis before becoming an American singer. She became famous with her 2012 debut mixtape ‘Drunken Babble’.In 2015 she released her debut EP, ‘Por Vida’, and followed it up with her debut studio album ‘Isolation’ in 2018. The album gained widespread praise. Uchis continued creating music and released her next studio album in Spanish, titled ‘Sin Miedo’, and it came out in 2020....

Human emotion is defined as a feeling of complexity that results in physical and psychological changes that influence our thought and behavior.Emotion is a feeling that you experience, but you can also communicate it, in speech or writing. Sentiments are the emotions that are communicated.The human experience is often characterized by changes in our emotions and the way we express these emotions through our actions and words. It facilitates adaptive responses to the changes in our environment and helps us communicate what’s important to us, such as love, values, and ethics....

In Norse mythology, the Valkyries were a group of warrior maidens who had served the God Odin and were sent to the battlefields to choose to pass judgments upon the slain.Similar to the Biblical Angels, they were powerful female figures and the foreboders of war who rode into the battlefield on horseback in battle armor. They were even known to have flown through the air and sea and to have supernatural powers....

Birds are beautiful and there are many species of birds around the world; most of them can fly, but there is a great variety of birds that stay on the ground, including peacocks.Flying is a very important aspect of being a bird; however, not not all birds fly use their wings to fly. There are a lot of birds whose ability to fly has changed as a result of evolution.These kinds of birds live in large groups and can often be found in very specific locations....

Maple syrup is created by extracting the sap of the xylem from black maple, sugar maple, and red maple trees.In cold and freezing climates, the trunks and roots are used by these trees to store their starch. Maple sap is extracted from the trees using the simple means of drilling holes in the trees.The origin of maple syrup is traced back to the indigenous people who used the syrup in day-to-day proposes....

The terms crayfish and crawfish pertain to the same group of crustaceans belonging to the Astacoidea and Parastacoidea superfamilies.Another common name for these crustaceans is crawdad. The two names were given at different dates and by two separate scientists.Crayfish have long been used as bait to catch fish. Crawfish, crayfish, crawdad, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, rock lobster, mudbug, and yabby, are all names for them in various places. Although there are significant overlaps in the eastern United States, the term crayfish is more prevalent in the north....

Stars are a wonderful concept.Star death is an even better concept, where the upper layers or the outer layers of stars get collected and form a planetary nebula. Stars and planets are connected to each other in one way or another.Stars are born from cloud matter. The clouds and specks of dust that are scattered all throughout the galaxies give birth to the stars. One example of a famous star is the Orion nebula....

We’ve all heard horror stories about different types of pets that appear cute but stink!For example, a common issue faced by potential pet owners is whether hedgehogs smell. The quick answer is no; a hedgehog doesn’t smell.However, if not correctly cared for, a hedgehog’s feces can become nasty. Hedgehogs are generally low-maintenance animals that may offer a lot of happiness to your life. Still, you may be hesitant to have one as a pet for a variety of reasons....

If you thought that tiny squishy frogs don’t have bones, then you’re wrong.Frogs and toads have many bones in their bodies. Frogs in total have 24 main bone structures made up of a total of 50 bones.The head of a frog has evolved quite a lot. Their mouth houses their long tongues that help them catch food with ease. They also have very small-sized teeth on their upper jaw. Frogs, in general, don’t have any teeth on their lower jaw....

Octopuses are eight-limbed mollusks with a soft body.Squids, cuttlefish, and nautiloids are all members of the Cephalopoda class, which includes over 300 species. An octopus is bilaterally symmetric, having two eyes and a beaked mouth at the center point of the eight limbs, similar to other cephalopods.Octopuses can change their form dramatically, allowing them to fit through tiny spaces. These head-footed aquatic animals swim with their eight appendages trailing behind them....

Giant sequoias grow naturally between 5,000-7,000 ft (1,524-2,134 m) above sea level inland in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California.The dry air offered by the high topography and the snowfall from the Sierra Nevada provide enough water to allow the trees to grow. Giant sequoias are magnificent trees and may reach a height of 164-279 ft (50- 85 m) and a diameter of 20-26 ft (6-8 m).The ‘General Sherman’ is the largest known example of the giant sequoia....

Finding inspiration for baby boy names can be overwhelming - where do you begin the search?This list of two syllable boy names is a very good place to start! It includes traditional names originating from the Bible as well as more unusual, contemporary baby boy names with 2 syllables.We’ve added some celebrity names to show you which two syllable boy names are in style, and you will also find some two syllable boy names with a geographic origin and meaning....

The common raccoon, more simply known as a raccoon is a native animal of North America.Raccoons love areas that have a lot of trees. They can be found in every region and city of the United States.Raccoons are medium-sized mammals and the largest within the family procyonid. They are also called northern raccoons and North American raccoons. The term raccoon is of Powhatan origin and translates to ‘animal that scratches with its hand,’ and in Latin, it means ‘before-dog washer....