Since 2000, May 23 – World Turtle Day, is sponsored yearly by the nonprofit corporation American Tortoise Rescue. The idea is to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive. This day is celebrated worldwide in a variety ways, dressing up as turtles or wearing green summer dresses, saving turtles caught on highways, or research activities. So why not know …
The UEFA Champions, also known as the Champions League, is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1992. 1. European Cup Before 1992, the competition was officially called the “European Champion Clubs’ Cup”, but was usually referred to simply as the “European Cup”. 2. Winning clubs A total of 22 clubs have won the Champions League/European Cup. 3. Most successful club Real Madrid is the most …
Have you ever thought about how the world will end? It seems people, in general, are obsessed with the idea of dying, and thus, with the extinction of their species and of the entire world. Almost all cultures have this apocalyptic prophecy or the other, just like they have creation myths. It seems men like to weave stories with a beginning and an end, and they feel the need to say they know for sure …
It’s ironic that one of the world’s most expensive privately owned paintings is, in most cases, worth more than its owner’s mansion. Now, that’s something to think about. This is the collection of the highest known prices ever paid for paintings sold through auctions and private sales. Obviously these prices don’t compare with the world’s most famous paintings, especially the older works done before 1800, which are generally owned by museums, rarely sold and, as …
Who doesn’t love a good mystery let alone a juicy and scandalous conspiracy theory? History is full of crazy to down right disturbing conspiracies, some have a been debunked and some remain unverified. Then there are the ones that turned out to be true. From power hungry politicians to brave activists uncovering corporate negligence, here is a list of the top 10 conspiracy theories that come true! 10. Operation Mockingbird In the 1950’s the CIA …
1. Origins The origins of the Internet date back to research commissioned by the United States government in the 1960s to build robust, fault-tolerant communication via computer networks. 2. ARPANET The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was one of the world’s first operational packet switching networks, the first network to implement TCP/IP, and the progenitor of what was to become the global Internet. 3. First Nodes The first two nodes of what would become …
Have you ever glared at weird clouds for hours on end, and imagined all kinds of interesting shapes? Clouds are fantastic to look at, a great moment to let your imagination run wild. Let’s go and have fun learning some interesting facts that you’ve ever wanted to know about clouds! 1. A cloud is a visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals. The droplets are so small and light that they can float …
Butterflies are the most familiar of insects to humans, due to their vivid colors and visits to flowers. There are about 18,000 species of butterflies in the world. Some species of butterflies are agents of pollination of some plants, caterpillars of a few butterflies eat harmful insects, however there are species that are pests due to their ability to damage domestic crops or trees in their larval stages. There are butterflies that have symbiotic and …
If you care about the environment and your garden, why not start composting. It’s fun and makes a lot of sense. There are many good reasons to compost: save money, save resources, improve your soil and reduce your impact on the environment. More than a satisfying hobby, composting is a win/win scenario – it’s good for you and good for the environment. Adding compost to your garden will fertilize and actually feeds your soil with …
The International Nurses Day is celebrated since 1965. In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. 1. According to American Nurses Association, nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in …