General Knowledge

National Tampon Day is observed on May 12 annually, but little else is known about its origins. A tampon, as defined by Wikipedia, is "a menstrual product designed to absorb blood and vaginal secretions by insertion into the vagina during menstruation."

Historically a strictly mechanical device, variants of the odometer have appeared throughout time. Ancient Romans had their own versions of odometers and ancient Greeks had specialists trained to measure footfall.

Child care has long been an integral element of our society. For centuries, women were responsible for the daily care of their offspring. Children have been entrusted to child-care providers due to the fact that working parents are occupying a larger portion of the community.

Anthony is primarily a masculine given name. This name, which is heavily associated with Christianity, is used in nearly every region of the globe. Anthony is the 49th most prevalent name in the United States, with an estimated population of 973,782.

The origin of the poem's title is somewhat debatable, but the majority of people believe it derives from the Irish city of Limerick. Limericks are short, humorous compositions with just fine lines, the first two lines rhyming with the fifth line,

Our health and the health of the planet are contingent on the health of our vegetation. Plants provide 98% of the oxygen we breathe and account for 80% of the sustenance we consume.