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Many people think the Starbucks logo is a mermaid, but the truth reveals a deeper mythological story. Let’s explore the real siren behind the iconic green cup. Who Is the Mermaid in the Starbucks Logo? The Story Behind the Siren and Seiren In July 1999, the first Starbucks store in Korea opened near Ewha Womans University. Now it's a coffee shop you can find almost everywhere. People even say, if a Starbucks opens somewhere, the location is already proven. Starbucks logo @Wikimedia Starbucks is known for its green color and the siren symbol. The green, called “forest green,” represents nature, freshness, and growth. Maybe it means they want to grow steadily by using fresh coffee beans. The siren in the Starbucks logo is a mermaid. These days, the image looks like a woman with long hair holding a fish in each hand—but actually, those are her tails. Usually, when we think of a mermaid, it's the kind with one tail like in fairy tales. But the Starbucks mermaid has two tails. ...

Many visitors to Piccadilly Circus in London believe they’re seeing a statue of Eros, the Greek god of love. But the truth is more surprising. This article reveals the real identity of the statue and why the confusion persists. The Origin of Piccadilly Circus and the Statue of Eros It was Saturday evening. I picked up the second volume of Hermes Lives in New York . I happened to open the part that mentions "If you go to Piccadilly Circus in London." As I read, a few thoughts came to mind, so I decided to jot them down. cc by SA 4.0 @ Wikimedia A circus square with acrobats? Even as a child, I knew Piccadilly Circus was a square. But because of the word "circus," I thought it must be a plaza where circus troupes often came to perform. That assumption stuck with me for a long time. As time passed, I learned that "circus" doesn’t mean performers but something round. Still, I misunderstood again—thinking it came from the English word “circle.” Maybe, in ...

The Evolution of the Typewriter: From Manual Machines to Word Processors Summary: A poster of a bright red Olivetti Valentine typewriter sparked a journey into the history of typing. From the early Remington models to Korean manual typewriters, and eventually to electronic machines and word processors—this post explores how writing tools evolved alongside our culture and technology. The Valentine Olivetti Poster The Valentine Olivetti Poster The top of the poster reads: “A symbol of pop art, an anti-machine machine.” A typewriter as a pop art icon? A machine designed to resist the machine? That’s quite a concept. Below, it says, “The original laptop. A portable work of pop art.” It’s clearly a machine, but it seems to go beyond that—it transcends its mechanical function to become something closer to art. A beautiful, colorful object that’s not just functional, but expressive. Remington typewriter advertisement from the 1900s @ Wikimedia A Brief History of the Typewriter When...

From rolling thunderclouds to delicate feather-like cirrus, the summer sky is full of meaning. This post introduces four types of clouds you can easily spot and what they reveal about the weather. 4 Types of Summer Clouds You Can Spot in the Sky – From Roll Clouds to Cirrus   A typical summer sky filled with fluffy cumulus clouds. I snapped this while driving past the city — the kind of view that always makes me look up and smile. 4 Types of Summer Clouds You Can Spot in the Sky – From Roll Clouds to Cirrus Have you ever seen a cloud so big and dramatic it looked like a tsunami? That’s exactly what happened recently off the coast of Portugal, where a massive cloud formation swept across the sky like a giant rolling wave. At first glance, it was hard to believe it was a cloud at all. 1. Roll Cloud (Stratocumulus) That incredible cloud from Portugal is called a roll cloud , a type of stratocumulus cloud . It forms when hot air rises from the land during the day and is late...