• measurement

Why Are There 5,280 Feet in a Mile? Making Sense of Measurements

• 23-01-2017

Discover the origins of the mile and nautical mile, as well as other units of measure we use every day. Learn how the furlong influenced the length of the mile, and how the nautical mile is based on …

• time

The Meaning of a Calendar

• 30-12-2016

The concept of time and calendars are man-made and only have meaning to those who adhere to them. Our lives are better measured by significant events and milestones rather than an arbitrary number on…