431. Never-Ending Cycle

White dots cover my porch

Little by little

Spot by spot

The weather goes from sunny to cold

From wearing sunglasses to wearing scarves

When will it be sunny again, I wonder

Oblivious to the snowmen and sleds

But once summer comes

And the snow melts away,

Mosquitoes come to haunt me once again

430. Portal to Another World (Poem)

 As I  open a portal to another world,

The places in front of me fade away

My eyes focus on the very first word

And there their story begins.

Through their mistakes, I learn what not to do.

And through their successes, I succeed.

The pages are turning faster now, the words running wild.

Soon the sun sets, the moon rises, and their journey is coming to an end.

I turn the last page, read the last word, their journey is given to others.

I take out a pencil, paper too, and begin my journey.

- Harini

429. My Quarantine Experience...In 6 words

From face to face to FaceTime.

- Harini S.

428. Girl Drawing

427. Elsa from Frozen Drawing

426. Anna from Frozen Drawing

425.Seahorse Drawing

424. "Fingers-Crossed" Drawing

423. Narwhal drawing

422. Picture for the Word "Impede"

421. My STEM SKYSCRAPER PROJECT! (w/t Alexis Z.)

420. My Poetic License!! (FAKE! ELA POETIC LICENSE!)

419. About My Owl! (Harry Potter)

418. Gemini Constellation (Harry Potter)

The Gemini Constellation is my preferred one of all since it is my moonshine zodiac sign. I like it since it's best observed during winter or spring and my birthday is in Winter! (January second) Also, the star Pollux is the brightest star situated in the constellation. It is also 10 times greater than the sun! The Gemini constellation is connected with the Greek Mythology that the two brilliant stars at the highest point of the heavenly body relate to Pollux and Castor, who are stepbrothers in Greek Mythology.

417. Medieval Witch Burnings (Harry Potter)

The period of witch-hunts in Europe and colonial North America spanned roughly the 14th century to the 18th century. Those targeted by these hunts may or may not have actually been magical. Those found guilty of witchcraft were typically sentenced to death, often by being burnt alive at the stake. However, the effectiveness of burnings involving actual witches and wizards was questionable, as many, such as Wendelin the Weird, were able to escape death by using the Flame-Freezing Charm.

As the witch-hunts grew ever fiercer, British wizarding families began to live double lives, using charms of concealment to protect themselves and their families. By the seventeenth century, any witch or wizard who chose to fraternize with Muggles became suspect, even an outcast in his or her own community. Upon the signature of the International Statute of Secrecy in 1689, wizards went into hiding for good. It was natural, perhaps, that they formed their own small communities within a community. Many small villages and hamlets attracted several magical families, who banded together for mutual support and protection. The Salem Witch Trials, which occurred in colonial Massachusetts in 1692 and 1693, were a major traumatic event in the history of the wizarding world.

   Witch-hunts apparently continued into at least the 20th century in some regions. In 1926, Newt Scamander encountered a young girl in Sudan whose magical powers were discovered by Muggles, leading to her imprisonment.

416. Felix Felicis (Harry Potter)

    Felix Felicis, also called "Liquid Luck" is a magical potion that makes the drinker lucky for a period of time, during which everything they attempt will be successful. However, it causes giddiness, recklessness, and dangerous overconfidence if taken in excess. It is also highly toxic in large quantities and is also a banned substance in all organized competitions, such as Quidditch. It is very difficult to make and disastrous if it is made wrong. Along with that, it requires six months to stew before it is ready to be consumed.

    This potion was invented by Zygmunt Budge in the 16th century and proclaimed it as his greatest accomplishment ever. In the book, Professor Slughorn claimed that he used the potion twice in his life: once when he was twenty-four years old, and again when he was fifty-seven, both of which were two perfect days. The potion is said to look like molten gold and while exposed to air large drops will leap like goldfish above the surface without spilling.

    Felix Felicis possibly works by providing the drinker with the best possible scenario. This usually registers in the drinker's mind in the form of an unusual urge to take a certain action, or as a voice telling him to do so. The effectiveness of the potion thus depends on the cooperation of the drinker with the voice, for the drinker may for some reason be unable to follow their Felix-induced urges, or can simply choose not to.

    This is easily remedied, however, as the potion does not single out only one scenario, but changes paths as the situation unfolds. Then again, the chances of the drinker refusing to follow the urge are very unlikely, as it grows as a "sensation of infinite opportunity" where the person feels supremely confident enough to be infallible for the duration of the Potion's effect.

    Felix Felicis also seems to complete the magical power of the one who took it.

    Felix is the Latin word meaning happy or lucky. 'Felicis' is from the same root, but is translated as 'of luck.' Accordingly, Felix Felicis means “Luck of Luck.”

415. Mandrakes (Harry Potter)

    Mandrake or Mandragora is a powerful restorative item. It is a vital ingredient in remedial potions which are used to revive those who have been transfigured or cursed. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the Mandrakes are used to turn people back to their original state after they have been petrified by the Basilisk in the Chamber of Secrets. The cry of the uprooted Mandrake will kill, however infant mandrakes will only cause a person to lose consciousness. For example, when Hogwarts students studied Mandrakes in Herbology class, Professor Sprout had the students wear earmuffs to protect their ears from Mandrake's cries. 

    Surprisingly, Mandrakes have similar behaviors to humans. For instance, at one point in time, the Mandrake became “moody” and “secretive.” This indicated that they were reaching their teen years. Later on, they threw a loud and rowdy party, which is comparable to humans when they are teenagers. 

Hagrid also mentioned that the Mandrakes had acne. Furthermore, Mandrakes are fully matured when they start moving into each other's pots. When matured, Mandrakes can be cut up to serve as a prime ingredient for the Mandrake Restorative Draught. A Mandrake's scream is very similar to a banshee's scream, which is also fatal. The Dugbog's and Flesh-Eating Slugs are known to like Mandrakes, which leads to Mandrake-growers finding out that their Mandrakes have been eaten by the Dugbog's.

414. Why Do Muggles Need Electricity? (Harry Potter)

Electricity is a form of energy and Muggles need it for just about everything! Almost all of their modern conveniences are electrically powered. Electricity is what lights up their classrooms, heats their homes and lets them listen to their favorite music. Electrical energy is utilized to provide power to homes across the world.

Electricity is the presence and flow of electric charge. Using electricity we can transfer energy in ways that allow us to accomplish common chores. Its best-known form is the flow of electrons through conductors such as copper wires. ... When electrical charges are not moving, electricity is called static electricity.

This is an indicator of how much electricity is important in our lives. Being a universal energy resource, electricity is obtained from methods such as solar power, hydropower, wind power, natural gas, and the like. All devices which facilitate our life and impact a big portion of our life require electricity.

People can plug appliances into outlets to make them operate, and connect electrical wiring within the structure of the home to provide energy for indoor and outdoor lighting. Electricity is the most versatile and easily controlled form of energy. At the point of use it is practically loss-free and essentially non-polluting. 

Electricity is weightless, easier to transport and distribute, and it represents the most efficient way of consuming energy. Electricity helps them in many different ways like for medical purposes, their entertainment, the temperature, climate, education, operate machines, and much more! 

413. How to Read Tea Leaves (Harry Potter)

First, loose leaf tea is poured into teacups and drank until only the dregs remain. Next, the cup is swirled three times with the left hand and turned over to drain. Then the shapes of the leaves left in the cup are interpreted by the diviner. The best shape of the cup to be is one with a wide opening at the top and a bottom not too small. Cups with almost perpendicular sides are very difficult to read, as the symbols cannot be seen properly, and the same may be said of small cups. 

The ritual to be observed is very simple. The tea-drinker should drink the contents of his or her cup so as to leave only about half a teaspoonful of the beverage remaining. He/she should next take the cup by the handle in his/her left hand, rim upwards, and turn it three times from left to right in one fairly rapid swinging movement. He/she should then very slowly and carefully invert it over the saucer and leave it there for a minute, to get rid of all moisture draining away. 

Careful notice should be taken of all the shapes and figures formed inside the cup. These should be viewed in front of different positions so that their meaning becomes clear. It is not very easy at first to see what the shapes really are, but after looking at them carefully they become plainer.

The different shapes and figures in the cup must be taken together in a general reading. Bad indications will be balanced by good ones; some good ones will be strengthened by others, and so on.

412. Spanish 101: Measurements (La Dimension)

411. Spanish 101: Months of the Year (Los Meses Del Ano)

410. Spanish 101: Seasons (Las Estaciones)

409. Spanish 101: Colors (Los Colores)

408. Spanish 101: Days of the week (Los Dia de la Semana)

407. How to use an iPhone 101

406. Water

405. Cheering up video!

404. Area 51

403. Global Warming

402. Mediatation

401. Technology

400. Harry Potter Book - Facts!

399. Math Tips

398. Alone

Anxiousness started to fill
Loneliness starts to immerse
Ominous clouds fill in
No one there for company
Everything fading out

397. Pink Petals - Haiku

It floats slowly down
landing softly on the ground
Pink petals on the river

396. Acrostic Poem

Blue ocean
Light
Universe
Everything

395. Acrostic Song - Happy New Year!

Holidays are coming
Around the corner they come
People dancing
People singing
Year round wait, here it comes!

New resolutions are here
Everyone is happy
Waiting for the day to cheer

Young kids are a playing
Eating their wonderful food
Are you not excited, too?
Ready for the day to come!

394. Acrostic Poem

Floating above

Lowering down

Over the hills and valleys

Winds they sweep

Everywhere you look

Rainbows form

Sunshine shines behind

(An acrostic poem...not about flowers! Guess what it is!)

393. Gary and the Gold Gills - Tongue Twister

Gary the goldfish got gold gills that glides through the glowy water of Gill-shore Gate.

(Try to say this 3 times fast!)

392. Cindy and the Soup - Tongue Twister

Cindy the snail sneaked steamy soup behind six scary sabers

(Try to say this 3 times fast!)

391. Zack and the Zoo - Tongue Twister

Zack zig zagged through the ziggy zag zag of the zaggy zoo

(Try to say this 3 times fast!)

390. The Ocean

Ocean beaches

Clear lagoons

Exotic species

Atlantic humpbacks

Numerous reefs

389. The Hut

Forever going
On and on
Rivers flowing
East, west
South, North
To the hut, the hut of all

388. The End is the Beginning

The End is the Beginning,

that's the circle of life

Never ends, never stops

only continues on

Left behind, if too slow

But too fast, and life too slow

Perfect life for those perfect

But alas, does such a life exist?

387. The Stranger at Camden

One day at a shop,
I met a man selling dresses,
For money he wanted to swap,
But I really wanted some vessels.

"Got any vessels?" asked I.
"For that's how I'll spend my money."
"No vessels here!" said the guy.
He seemed to find it quite funny.

"We've got some lovely tights,
I'll give you a very fine price."
"I'd rather have some floodlights."
The man blinked rapidly thrice.

The man seemed exceptionally calm,
And his manner was strangely amused.
He wasn't what I would call aplomb,
Great disdain he noticeably oozed.

Like others, he thought I was odd,
Some say I'm a bit intelligent.
Still he gave me a courteous nod,
As if he thought I was plenty unintelligent.

So in search of my goal I departed,
But before the dress shop could I leave,
The man came running full-hearted,
"I can help you, I believe."

"Dresses, vessels, you shall find.
Tights, floodlights, you can get.
You must now open your mind,
And get down to Camden Market.

So to Camden Market I decided to go,
In search of the vessels I craved.
The winds it did eerily blow.
But I felt that the day could be saved.

There were stalls selling chips,
Pasties in many shades.
There were even stalls selling zips
People were scattered from many trades

I was greeted by a peculiar lady,
She seemed to be rather intelligent
I couldn't help thinking she might be quite shady.
I wondered if she was at all unintelligent.

Before I could open my mouth,
She shouted, "For you, I have some vessels!"
I headed towards her, to the south,
Past some tights and dresses.

"But how did you know?" I asked,
"Do you want them or not?" she did say.
Silently, the vessels she passed.
Then vanished before I could pay.

As I walked away I hard a crackle
Or was it, perhaps, a hushed cackle?

386. Spanish 101: Basic Statements