1. The Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza, located in Egypt, stands a towering 480 feet tall and was the resting place of the ancient Pharaoh Khufu. There are three main rooms in the pyramid; the Kings Chamber, the Queens Chamber, and the Grand Gallery. In 1993 however, the great pyramid was closed off to the public, and rumors started to fly about the finding of evidence of a new civilization. The …
Bats are incredible mammals that make up a quarter of all mammal species on Earth. Let’s meet some interesting facts about bats! 1. Bats have extremely elongated fingers and a wing membrane stretched between, and they are the only mammals truly capable of actual flight. 2. Over 1,000 species of bats can be found all over the planet and vary in color and size. 3. Bats mainly consume insects and serve as a natural pest …
“To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage and victory.” You talk about your break-up with your boyfriend or the betrayal of your best friend, but being a refugee is the toughest challenge in life. Nothing is as hard as being forced to leave from your homes because of war and violence. Each one of them has their stories of loss, heartache and survival. They …
Worldwide, thousands of marine animals are caught in the fishing nets. Almost one thousand whales, dolphins, and porpoises die every day in nets and fishing gear. This is one of the greatest global threat to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). It is estimated that more than 300,00 cetaceans are killed by fishing gear every year. It is very common to hear stories of sea turtles, whales, dolphins, manta ray and other marine animals entangled in …
On June 18, each year, is celebrated the Autistic Pride Day, an Aspies for Freedom initiative. This day is a celebration of the neurodiversity of people on the autism spectrum to express pride in autism and understand it not as a “disease” but as a “difference”. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Generally appears before the …
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated today, June 17. This day was proclaimed on January 30, 1995 by the United Nations General Assembly. Its purpose is to highlight ways to prevent desertification and recover from drought. Each annual celebration has a different theme, and this year theme is “Land Belongs to the Future – Let’s Climate Proof It”. Here are some facts about desertification and drought that you should know. 1. …
“I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness, and a better sense of humor.” ~ Brian Eno Singing may help you live longer and better if you have a melodious voice and know how to sing. For those who don’t, here are 20 more attainable methods for a longer life. 1. Get married Many studies have proven that …
The Global Wind Day is celebrated worldwide, annually on 15 June. This event is coordinated by EWEA (European Wind Energy Association) and GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council) through a network of partners, and the purpose of this day is to discover wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to change our world. This year it will focus on energy independence around the world and how wind energy can help. Currently, countries all over the …
According to Mahatma Gandhi, “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Doesn’t it feel great to share your gift of life and help someone to live? Absolutely, it makes you a whole person! Donating your blood not only saves someone’s life, it is also a healthy practice that is worth-keeping. It reduces the risk of heart failures and diseases. When you give blood, you withdraw …
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction. So Don’t Text and Drive! 1. Only Stwpd Cowz Txt N Drive (Cow) – Trailer 2. Only Stwpd Cowz Txt N Drive (Cow) – Full 3. The Last Word …