When many people first read about the state of Hawaii, they conclude the most unusual fact about it is that it consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. Or they recall the Japanese invasion at Pearl Harbor. However, there are many other interesting facts ...
On the outside walls of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Stowe, Vermont, murals depict the work of Brother Joseph Dutton who spent half his life helping the lepers of the Kalawao Colony on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Twelve murals adorn the two long sides of the church. They seem crude, almost childlike, but you’ll ...
Hawai’i is a popular tourist destination that attracted over 7 million people in 2005. That is about six times the state population. The ideal climate all through the year, magnificent landscape, history, culture, and the peoples’ ALOHA are understandably attractive internationally. Tourism is a large part of Hawaii’s economy, and hence there are many things ...
In the movie “The Sweetest Thing”, the character Courtney challenges her friend to explore how she really feels about her current love interest by saying, “Half of what people say when they’re joking is the truth.” Though this may not be a proven statistic, it highlights an important aspect of humor: its truth telling ability. ...
This is the book which started it all – the controversial book which led to the making of “The Exorcist” (1973), one of the best horror movies of all time. Partly based on the true story of a child’s demonic possession in 1949. Regan MacNeil, twelve year old daughter of famous actress, Chris MacNeil, starts ...