While the majority of horses today are domesticated, others remain wild. Feral horses are the offspring of once-tame animals that have roamed the countryside for generations. Groups of these horses can be found all over the world. But do you know there is only one true wild horse? Mongolia’s only truly wild horse is the […]
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While we know that a calendar is used to keep track of the days. The concept behind its creation is quite remarkable. In order to keep track of the day, time periods, usually days, weeks, months, and years are given names. A date is the designation of a single, specific day in such a system.
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Cluedo, also known as Clue in North America, is a murder mystery game for three to six players. It was created by British board game designer Anthony E. Pratt in 1943. Waddingtons introduced the game in the United Kingdom in 1949. It has been relaunched and updated several times since then, and it is now
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Algeria has battled lawlessly over the years the economic struggles of their country like suppression of the state, lack of jobs for the people, and tension on borders. Having strict marshals that supervise the country, young men found a scapegoat through sheep fighting. What was it? And how was this done? Sheep fighting is not
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Sri Lanka which was formerly called Ceylon is well-known for its unique biodiversity, extensive cinnamon and tea exportation, and breathtaking natural wonders. But did you know that it only became an island in the 1480s? Sri Lanka and India were originally connected by a land bridge called “Adam’s Bridge”. But because of a cyclone, the
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A roller coaster is a type of ride in an amusement part that employs several forms of movement consisting of long drops, sharp curves, and even gravity-defying twists. The elevated tracks were designed well to keep the cars safely on the rails. While it may seem like fun, the history behind the development of the
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The Indiana Jones film franchise began in 1981 with the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film is based on the adventures of Dr. Henry Walton Indiana Jones, Jr. played by Harrison Ford. The series was created by George Lucas and was a complete hit. But did you know that there was a real-life Indiana
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St. George’s Place is located a short distance west of George Square and near the Glasgow city center. It is a busy square where a shopping center and a church may be found. But why did the government change the square’s name? The city of Glasgow renamed the name of St. George’s place in 1986
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The Merrie Monarch King Kalākaua was known for his flamboyant and fun-loving ways. He was the last king of Hawaii before it became part of the US. But did you know he was a pioneer for something quite unexpected? King Kalākaua was the last king of the Hawaiian kingdom and the first reigning monarch to
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The Great War, also known as World War I, began in 1914 and lasted until 1918. Millions of families were recorded to have sent their family members to fight in the war, and many of them failed to return, except those from Thankful Villages. What were Thankful Villages? Thankful Villages, also called Blessed Villages, refer
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