Edinburgh Castle is found on Castle Rock in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. Castle Rock was shaped after a volcano eruption 340 million years ago and has been a military base and residence for the&hellip
Monthly Archives For June 2015
Facts About the Great Fire of London
On the fateful early morning of September 2, 1666, London was struck with a great fire just after the city had recuperated from the Great Plague. The Great Fire of London caused far greater damage&hellip
Facts About Dionysus
Dionysus is commonly known by his Roman name, Bacchus which appears to have two distinct origins. He is the son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, Semele. He was a late arrival in&hellip
Facts about Nikola Tesla
It is a scientifically known fact that not all people on this earth are born with the same intelligence and potential. Some people are just born smarter than the rest. Most of these blessed people&hellip
Facts about Ribosomes
The human body is made up of millions of cells that are grouped together to form tissues and the organ systems. These cells are further made up of tiny components called the cell organelles. Every&hellip
Facts about Astronauts
Far away, about 100 Km from the earth, exists a zone that most of us have only heard or seen pictures of: Outer space. It is has been stated, that in space the effects of&hellip
Facts about Hydropower
The onset of 21st Century has led to many developments in science and technology and there is also a growing need for the amount of energy generated in today’s world. While scientists around the globe&hellip
Fifteen Facts About Dementia
Imagine a day when you wake up feeling completely lost. The fear that grips your mind when you suddenly realize you’re in an unknown place with people you’ve never seen before, who claim to be&hellip
Facts About Bottled Water
Bottled water is not an alien object in our lives. For even those who do not use it on a daily basis, bottled water becomes an integral part of our outdoor travels, parties, weekend get-togethers,&hellip
Facts About Mountain Lions
Mountain lions are big cats that are native to the North American continent. They are commonly referred to by a variety of names like cougars, pumas, or panthers. These cats are known carnivores or flesh-eating&hellip
12 Things You Didn't knew About Tuberculosis.
1, How Old Is It? Tuberculosis , the world wasn’t familiar with it until on March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB). During this&hellip
10 Enthralling Facts About Type 2 Diabetes
1. Type 2 Diabetes is called “lifestyle disease”. A couch potato, spending 3-4 hours in a day sitting in front of a TV. Fast food lovers. Cigarette smoking. 30-40 % of smokers have the chance&hellip
10 Interesting Facts About “The Blitz”
1. What is The Blitz? “The Blitz” refers to the heavy bombings in London and other cities in Britain during World War II. The term comes from the word “blitzkrieg” which means “lightning war.” The&hellip
Ten Interesting Facts About World War II Evacuation
1. The Blitz “The Blitz” is a term used during World War II that refers to the heavy bombings in London and other major cities in Britain. When people heard that a bombing would be&hellip
Facts About Segregation
1. Seventeen States Practiced Racial Segregation By the time racial segregation was struck down by the Supreme Court of the U.S. in 1954, 17 states (some in the South and those bordering the District of&hellip
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