Longhorns are long-horned cattle of Spanish derivation, formerly common in the southwestern U.S. They became known as particularly tough and fierce but also smart and courageous. Their...
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Owls symbolize wisdom. Mr. Owl was sought out to discover that ancient mystery: “how many licks does it take to get to the middle of a Tootsie Pop?!” Owls also symbolize the night, evil...
Koalas are animals who not only live in but are closely associated with Australia. They might look like bears, but they are actually marsupials, like kangaroos. Their babies are called...
The Japanese monkey, or macaque, is also known as the “snow monkey.” A familiar presence in Japanese life, they became the source of many stories. The monkey also is part of the Japanese...
The Symbolism of Fingers – No “Five Finger” Discount Required
The saying “give me a hand” means to offer assistance. The hand will usually have five fingers. This is useful for various things, including drawing turkeys at Thanksgiving. ...
Here’s a heads-up: heads are important! People might say “where is my head today,” meaning that they are absentminded. But, try living without one. You sort of won’t do very...