For every item we take for granted, there was an ancestor, long, long ago. These unique pieces of our history as a species show us the remarkable journey we’ve made, over thousands, and tens of thousands of years, to reach this point in our technology and our abilities. We may …
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The language barrier can make communication abroad really tough, but sometimes, things can get far worse than simply not understanding the foreign language and you can find yourself in a really embarrassing or outrageous situation. Who is to blame? Certainly, it’s not you nor the other person’s fault, you simply …
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From Atlantis to Pompeii and Machu Picchu, many great cities have risen in the history of humankind, and many have fallen, leaving nothing but ruins in their wake and maybe an odd poem written in their memory. But that is not the fate of all ancient cities, and some human …
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Described in ancient texts as ‘The Word of the Gods’, these symbols are frequently used in religious and magical rituals in Egypt. Each symbol has a distinct meaning, specific to the belief culture of the Egyptians, enriching the national cultural identity of this rich country. Ankh – Symbol of eternal …
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Lets have a look at the 10 largest factories in the world. Most of them belong to famous global automobile corporations. 1. Car factory of Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany This is considered the largest automobile factory in the world with a floor area of up to 6.5 million m2. It …
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English is a bizarre language that doesn’t seem closely related to any other language, despite being one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world thanks to globalization and the internet. But while it’s true that English isn’t mutually-intelligible with any other language, it isn’t true that English has …
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Love is not always rainbows and butterflies. In fact, it is a complex human emotion that can leave you feeling quite confused. That’s where books come in – they help you realise you’re not alone. The stories and advice you find in books, give you lessons in love while also …
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Every now and then, when I’m out on the town, I’ll pick up my glass and sincerely wonder who was this Jack Daniel’s guy and how did he create this magic? The story may surprise you. In fact, there are quite a few of our favorite or at least familiar …
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Rice is a staple, readily available food eaten the world over. In fact, there probably aren’t many kitchen cupboards that don’t house a couple of bags of this extremely useful basic food. Rice isn’t just useful for cooking however, it has a number of fantastic properties that make it a …
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While none of us want to think about being the victim of a crime, not addressing the situation won’t solve anything. So what is the solution? Safeguarding our well-being comes down to three things: education, awareness and protection. Protecting ourselves from a potential attack does not mean that we need …
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