Hobbies and Interests » Arts and Crafts
Custom jigsaw puzzles are easy to have made -- and make a great gift.Custom jigsaw puzzles make a fun and novel gift. Learn more about custom jigsaw puzzles, and how to have them made.
Aerial photography can make fascinating combined use of backgrounds in art and aviation.
Hobbies and Interests » Historical Interests
Read about the man who invented machine guns -- and changed history.
Hobbies and Interests » Animals and Nature
Learn about the animals that have delivered mail.
Discover the process of papier-mâché.
Learn the basic technique and materials that go into marbling.
Read about the scientists/inventors have claimed the radio as their invention.
Some products are made from horsehair -- find out what they are.
The man who was known as the Cannon King started out in steel.
The man who invented the Bowie knife lived an interesting life.
Read about when the first patent covering an animal was issued.
![A custom jigsaw puzzles lets you decided the design. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/350x200/3561_custom_jigsaw_puzzles.jpg)
![Aerial photography can offer great bird's-eye views. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/4664_aerial_photography.jpg)
![The first successful machine gun was invented by Richard J. Gatling in 1862. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2638_who_invented_the_machine_gun.jpg)
![Cats are perhaps too independent to take orders. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/802_what_animals_other_than_horses_have_been_used_to_deliver_the_mail.jpg)
![Papier-mache masks remain a popular craft. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/695_how_is_papier_mache_made.jpg)
![Marbleized stationary adds a touch of class to papers and note cards. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/744_how_are_marbleized_end_papers_note_cards_and_fabrics_created.jpg)
![The development of radios like this depended on several individuals. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/4954_who_invented_the_radio.jpg)
![Paintbrush bristles are among many products made from horsehair. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2818_which_products_are_made_from_horsehair.jpg)
![Because he supplied large weapons to many countries, Alfred Krupp became known as the Cannon King. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2634_who_was_known_as_the_cannon_king.jpg)
![The namesake for the Bowie knife was Jim Bowie who fought at the Alamo. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2632_who_invented_the_bowie_knife.jpg)
![Genetically-engineered mice were the first animals covered by a patent. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2598_when_was_the_first_patent_covering_an_animal_issued.jpg)