Letters Archive

Hours and Minutes

Hours and Minutes
This letter highlights how each day of the week is connected to a specific heavenly body, with Monday being associated with the Moon, Tuesday with Mars, and so on, as observed by ancient Babylonians who created the seven-day week.

Months of the year

Months of the year
Discover the fascinating history behind our Gregorian calendar, from its Roman roots to the naming of months and even leap years!

Days of the week

Days of the week
This letter explains the origins and connections between the days of the week, as observed by ancient Babylonians who divided their lunar month into seven parts based on seven celestial bodies in the sky.

Working Week

Working Week

Five Whys

Five Whys
This letter encourages readers to approach complex problems with an open mind and persistence, using the example of the National Park Service solving the mystery of the Lincoln Memorial's dirtiness by asking "why" five times.

Judo's founder and his white belt

Judo's founder and his white belt
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