• The word antibiotic translates from the Greek meaning “opposing life.” Antibiotics kill or stop the growth of the micro-organisms that cause infection. The term was first used in 1942 to describe those substances that are antagonistic to the growth of harmful micro-organisms. Share, like and love!
World Soil Day is commemorated every December 5th, so this week, Tidbits has all the dirt on…what else? Dirt! Dive in and get your hands dirty with these remarkable facts about dirt. Share, like and love!
More than 80% of Louvre visitors are there specifically to see the Mona Lisa. This week, Tidbits focuses on the portrait of a woman with the mysterious smile captured in the most famous painting in the world. Share, like and love!
Posts will be from articles that have appeard in the Tidbits Paper MONTANA MONTANA FACTS • Montana is the 4th largest state, following Alaska, California, and Texas. However, with only 1,104,000 people, it ranks 43rd in population, and 48th in population density. • About 48% of Montana residents live in rural areas, compared […]
Every continent on Earth is home to a desert. This week, Tidbits travels to these arid ecosystems to bring the facts to our readers. • Although the word “desert” might bring to mind vast expanses of sand, only about 20% of deserts are covered by sand. • Deserts cover one-fifth of the Earth’s land area, […]
PERIDOT: THE GEM • Here’s the recipe for the green gemstone called peridot: Melt a load of silicon until it’s runny. Beat in oxygen at the ratio of four parts oxygen to one part silicon. Fold in a generous serving of iron, and add a touch of magnesium to taste. Let cool. • Eight main […]
George Owen Squier (pronounced “square”) dropped out of school at 14. He went on to revolutionize information technology through a thing called Muzak. GEORGE OWEN SQUIER • Born in 1865 in Michigan, Squier graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1887, earned a Ph.D., then joined the military, rising to become a Major General in […]
