Photo by Luis Morales Torres on Pexels.com You're living in The Matrix and you don't even realize it. All right, that's being dramatic. But it is true that many of the assumptions you make about life, the universe, and everything in between might not be entirely certifiable and are, as it so happens, based on … Continue reading 15 Lies you probably believed were true
150 years from now, none of us reading this post today will be alive. 70 percent to 100 percent of everything we are fighting over right now will be totally forgotten. Underline the word, TOTALLY. If we go back memory lane to 150 years before us, that will be 1872, none of those that carried … Continue reading Go to the ant and learn his way
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com Experts in Turkey say they have uncovered the tomb of St Nicholas, who is the bishop believed to be the inspiration for Santa Claus. St Nicholas was a real person who lived between the years 270 and 343. He was a Christian bishop of Greek origin who was known … Continue reading Santa Claus’s tomb discovered in Turkey
Photo by Julia Filirovska on Pexels.com Did you know that purple is the rarest color used in all flags? There are only two countries in the world that use this color. You may not think that there is much to know about flags, other than they are used to identify countries. But they can be … Continue reading Facts you probably don’t know about national flags
When Europeans arrived in Africa they found it upon themselves to bring us commerce and civilization. However, Africa had its own forms of commerce, science, art and other measures of civilization long before the arrival of the colonizers. When Europeans arrived in Africa, like everyone who comes from elsewhere into new terrain they had something … Continue reading Smile Africa, you’re not as dark and evil as they say
The history facts they teach you in school are interesting, sure, but everyone knows that stuff. It’s the facts not many people know that make history truly interesting! For example, did you know that the longest year in history was over 400 days long?! And did you know that Hitler helped design a vehicle that … Continue reading Amazing history facts they don’t teach at school
Do you know that the Gorkhas are the original inhabitants of Nepal? Here are more interesting facts you know: The largest ocean of the world is the Pacific ocean The largest bell in the world is the Tsar Kolkol at Kremlin, Moscow The biggest stadium in the world is the Strahov Stadium, Prague The world's … Continue reading 25 Important facts you should know
Do you know that the Gorkhas are the original inhabitants of Nepal? Here are more interesting facts you know: The largest ocean of the world is the Pacific ocean The largest bell in the world is the Tsar Kolkol at Kremlin, Moscow The biggest stadium in the world is the Strahov Stadium, Prague The world's … Continue reading 25 Important facts you should know
June ultimately comes from the the Latin Iunius, “of Juno (Iuno),” referring to the Roman goddess. The J sound for the I in Latin’s Iuno emerges in French, and its spelling with the letter J doesn’t settle in English until the late 1600s. The name Iuno itself appears to come from the Latin iuventas, “youth,” which is related to words like juvenile and rejuvenate. In ancient Rome, Iunius was the fourth month of … Continue reading Welcome JUNE, the month of marriage, fertility and childbirth
Do you know that in the weightlessness of space, a frozen pea will explode if it comes in contact with Pepsi? The increased electricity used by modern appliance parts is causing a shift in the Earth's magnetic field. By the year 2327, the North Pole will be located in mid-Kansas, while the South Pole … Continue reading 15 incredible facts you should know
70% of the human brain is water, and over 80% of all illness in the developing world is water related. Up to 50% of water is lost through leaks in cities in the developing world. 40 billion hours are spent collecting water in Africa alone. The longest river in Russia and Europe is Volga River. … Continue reading 20 amazing facts you should know
21. The world's loneliest island is the Tristan da cunha. 22. The word 'Quiz' was coined by Jim Daly Irishman. 23. The original meaning of 'Quiz' was Trick. 24. The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford Street. 25. The residence of the Queen in London is Buckingham Palace. 26. Adolf Hitler was born in … Continue reading Amazing facts you should know
1. The largest museum in the world is the American Museum of Natural History. 2. The lowest mountain range in the world is the Buena Bhaile. 3. The country known as the Land of Cakes is Scotland. 4. The place known as the Garden of England is Kent. 5. The tallest tower in the world … Continue reading Important facts you should know
John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" painting in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda (BILL CLARK/CQ ROLL CALL/GETTY IMAGES) The Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall (JONATHAN NEWTON/THE WASHINGTON POST/GETTY IMAGES) The National Mall (LYDIA CHEBBINE FOR USN&WR) Draining the reflecting pool at the Lower Senate Park (MARK WILSON/GETTY IMAGES) The World War II Memorial (GEORGE ROSE/GETTY IMAGES) The National Museum of … Continue reading Amazing Pictures from Washington, USA (17 – 24 July, 2017)
The Vietnamese police has arrested and detained a large number of citizens who held celebrations to mark an anniversary of the country's war with China. http://cdn.bignewsnetwork.com/rfa1487377038.jpg According to a report from Radio Free Asia, over ten persons were remanded in prison custody earlier on Friday but were released later in the evening. The news outlet quotes … Continue reading Police in Vietnam detain citizens for celebrating 1979 War with China
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