Cynthia Griffith
Expertise
Ocean Oddities, Prehistoric Creatures, Strange Weather Phenomenon
- Cynthia signed a development deal with Geffen records in 2001 and has worked with several platinum-selling musical artists.
- She was a featured poet at the Soul Cafe and the Black Lilly.
- Her work has been posted by major news publications like US News & World Report, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and Invisible People.
Experience
Cynthia Griffith has been exploring the oddities of Earth and space through literature for seven years. A self described adventure nerd, she possesses a passion for wacky space facts and a near-encyclopedic knowledge of pre-historic Earth creatures. Cynthia's work has been featured in Ranker, The Richest, US News & World Report, Invisible People, Mapquest Travel, CareerAddict, ModernChic Magazine, The Independent Publishing Magazine, Young Upstarts, Poise & Purpose, and many more. Cynthia is an award-winning poet always seeking to expand her horizons.
Education
Cynthia studied Latin American Studies at Temple University and was an exchange student in Merida, Mexico. The experience opened the floodgates of global and cultural exploration for her.
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Stories By Cynthia Griffith
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Volcanoes are wonders of nature. So many forces at work -- geology, physics. A volcanic eruption is a serious matter -- destructive; potentially fatal.
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The excavation of Karahan Tepe stands in staunch opposition to current narratives about the way ancient human beings started civilizations.
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"Titanic" is the third-highest grossing movie of all time. The film captured the attention and eventually the hearts of moviegoers everywhere.
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A lot of laws on the books are still there from decades and even centuries ago, and some are just plain odd. Here are the weirdest laws in North Carolina.
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As you might have guessed, the state of Maryland has instated some pretty weird laws over the years, and many of them are still on the books.
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The "Indiana Jones" movie franchise is as iconic as they come. Here is the truth about the real life explorer who inspired the films.
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From catching fish in your mouth to walking backward with a bowl of peanuts, some Pennsylvania laws come across as dated, peculiar, and just plain weird.
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Louisiana's legal system is unlike any other legal system throughout the United States. Here is a look at some of the state's weirdest laws.
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Not only does Delaware have some wacky places to see and people to meet, it has also passed plenty of weird laws that could leave you shaking your head.
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White Sox is most certainly a fitting name for a Major League Baseball team. However, the popular Chicago baseball team actually wears black socks.
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The Florida Marlins (now the Miami Marlins) are one of baseball's newest teams, and their name is rooted in the owner's hobby. Here's how the team got its name.
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If you're looking to get lost in North America's untamed wilderness without leaving your living room, you'll want to watch History Channel's "Mountain Men."
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Ford Motors is currently the fifth most successful family run corporation in the world. Roots run deep for Henry Ford, an American farm boy turned businessman.
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Many people found it hard to believe -- still do. The thought that the president of the United States was behind a two-bit burglary. We know it as Watergate.
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We've heard of alpha dogs, and pecking orders, and other natural hierarchies. But what about insects? Specifically, what about the unbelievably numerous ants?
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The carnivorous harp sponge is a relatively newly discovered sea sponge, and it's just as fascinating as it sounds.
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You might have heard the expression "knock 'em dead" related to fashion. Often, the meaning of this phrase is anything but literal, but there is one exception.
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Right at the point where Chile meets Argentina on General Carrera Lake, there sits a natural wonder like no other. A series of caves that resemble blue marble.
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Here is what you need to know about New Zealand's glowworm caves. Lit up by bioluminescent creatures, they seem magical.
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The study of mythic creatures -- cryptozoology -- has its adherents and its scoffers. One legend persists, even today: Call it Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.
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If you're a fan of timepieces, then the vintage Patek Philippe pocket watch featured on Antiques Roadshow in 2004 is one item you might want a second look at.
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The story of Robin Hood and his merry men is set in the Sherwood Forest, but does that place actually exist?
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Stories of a legendary city of gold prompted explorers to seek out the rumored South American city, but did El Dorado really exist?
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On a recent episode of "Pawn Stars," a customer came in seeking compensation for a somewhat rare find. The coin in question was a Quebec Taken Medal.
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Antiquing takes on a whole new meaning in the acclaimed reality TV series "American Pickers," which features Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby, and Frank Fritz.
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Along the Mures River in Aiud, Romania, some 47 years ago, a crew of workers found an object so strange, some claim it is literally out of this world.
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The phrase "hands down" is often associated with excellence or effortless victory. It suggests something so amazing that it knocks out all the competition.