Is it a Mystery Land or a Secret Military Base? Did an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) actually crash in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947? Or it was another secret military activity? There are many such&hellip
Monthly Archives For July 2015
The Unfurling of Flag Day
1. The origins of Flag Day On June 14th, 1777, the United States, by a resolution of the second Continental Congress, replaced the British Grand Union flag with a flag representing its thirteen colonies. Its&hellip
Sizzling Facts About Hot Air Balloon
Have you ever thought of what makes a Hot Air Balloon fly? The principle is very basic ‘hot air rises up while the cold air falls’. The heated air inside the balloon makes it buoyant because of&hellip
Facts About Rubies – The King of Gems
The ruby is the most valuable variety of the corundum mineral species that includes the sapphire. The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber meaning red. The redness of rubies has been celebrated throughout&hellip
Facts about Influenza
H1N1 is a swine flu that has caused a worldwide panic in year 2009. Before that in, 1918, Spanish flu took away lives of millions. Most of us consider influenza as a respiratory disease commonly&hellip
Fascinating Facts About Prostitution
An engagement in sexual relations in exchange for payment or some other benefit is sometimes described as ‘Commercial Sex’. Prostitution might be the “world’s oldest profession”. Prostitution could be categorized as direct or indirect forms.&hellip
Ten Important Facts That Make Introverts Interesting People
There are several cases in which introverts are judged about their personalities because of their attitudes toward others and the actual manner of connecting with individuals surrounding them. More often than not, some are even&hellip
Interesting Facts About William McKinley
25th President William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States of America during the Spanish-American war, was born in Niles, Ohio on January 29, 1843. Long before he had the position as president,&hellip
Some Interesting Facts About the Roman Soldiers
Units of the Roman Army The basic unit of the Roman Army was called “century”. A century had 80 soldiers, grouped into 10 sections with 8 soldiers in each, who shared either a barrack&hellip
Some Interesting Facts About Moses
The King of Egypt When Moses was born, there was a new king in Egypt also known as the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh realized that the Israelites had become too numerous for them to control,&hellip
Facts About Ocelot: The Leopard Cats
The ocelot is the best known of the South American cats. It is a sleek animal with a gorgeous dappled coat. Ocelots range in colour from light yellow to reddish grey with dark spots and&hellip
Fact About National Burger Day
America has one hundred and seventy five unofficial National Food Holidays that are listed ‘just for fun’. They celebrate the extensive and delicious array of unique American foods. The hamburger is one of America’s favourite&hellip
Facts About Megalodon: The Apex Predator of Prehistoric Oceans
The Megalodon is an ancient species of shark, now extinct. The term is of Greek origin and means ‘big tooth’. The Megalodon was an aquatic animal and took in oxygen through its gills. It lived&hellip
Facts About Buffalo
Buffalo are closely related to domestic cattle and sheep. They are cloven hoofed and both males and females have a single set of hollow, curved horns. The male buffalo is immense, weighing up to 1000&hellip
Facts About Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China. It is the political, economic cultural educational hub of the Republic. It is also the centre of international trade and commerce. Beijing is close to&hellip
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