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Yellow Headed Parrot

A Female Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot Escaped from Captivity in Germany in 1984. A Year Later, a Male Parrot Followed, and Those Two Have Established a Population of 60 Birds, Making Them the Biggest Wild Population of Parrots in Europe.

There are about 398 species of parrots known to man. While they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas, many of them are raised in captivity in colder regions. But did you know that the biggest group of parrots in Europe can be found in Stuttgart, Germany? A single yellow-headed Amazone escaped from captivity […]

A Female Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot Escaped from Captivity in Germany in 1984. A Year Later, a Male Parrot Followed, and Those Two Have Established a Population of 60 Birds, Making Them the Biggest Wild Population of Parrots in Europe. Read More »

Tarzan

Why Was Tarzan Removed from Disney Parks?

Walt Disney came up with the concept of a Disney-themed amusement park after visiting several similar places back in the 30s and 40s with his daughters. Initially, he thought of creating an attraction just next to the studio in Burbank to entertain visitors.  The Tarzan character was temporarily removed from the Disney Parks because visitors

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During the reign of Tsar Peter the Great, it was customary for foreign dignitaries to drink from the “Cup of the White Eagle”, a chalice containing 1.5 litres of vodka – so many nations’ ambassadors travelled in pairs, with one official drinking the vodka, and the other discussing state issues

20 Facts About Your Favorite Liquors Jack Sparrow has his rum, Ron Burgundy has his scotch, and you probably have your own favorite liquor, too. But how much do you know about your beverage of choice from that magical shelf behind the bar? Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or just a gin enthusiast, it’s always

During the reign of Tsar Peter the Great, it was customary for foreign dignitaries to drink from the “Cup of the White Eagle”, a chalice containing 1.5 litres of vodka – so many nations’ ambassadors travelled in pairs, with one official drinking the vodka, and the other discussing state issues Read More »