We all know that hundreds of millions of girls and boys worldwide are involved in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and basic freedoms, abusing their rights. More than half of these children are exposed to the worst forms of child labour like slavery, work in hazardous environments, or other forms of forced labour, illicit activities such as drug trafficking and prostitution, and even involvement in armed conflict. The World Day Against …
Portugal is best known for its sunshine, long beaches, culture, history, monuments, cuisine, fine wines, world-class golf courses and, of course, for its gracious and friendly people. That’s what most people know. Let’s look at what you probably don’t know… or even imagined. June 10 is Portugal’s National Day, commemorating the death, in 1580, of national literary icon Luís Vaz de Camões who wrote the Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads), Portugal’s national epic poem celebrating Portugal’s …
1. Donald’s full name is Donald Fauntleroy Duck. 2. The origins of Donald Duck’s name was said to have been inspired by Australian cricket legend Donald Bradman. In 1932 Bradman and the Australian team were touring North America and he made the news after being dismissed for a duck against New York West Indians. Walt Disney was in the process of creating a “friend” for Mickey Mouse when he read about Bradman’s dismissal in the …
Chronic anxiety can make you miserable and unhealthy. Surprisingly, many people don’t even realize they suffer from chronic anxiety simply because they’ve become habituated to their condition. Could this be you? Anxiety is not fear of a real threat – such as a large barking dog running toward you – but rather an expectation of a future threat, always feeling uneasy that a dog may attack you whenever you go for a walk. Anxiety is …
In this article we are going to focus on some interesting, previously unknown facts about the oceans and marine life. Oceans are the driving motor behind life on Earth and mankind. They hold around 97% of the water on our planet and they are very important for our daily lives, since they produce most of the oxygen in the atmosphere. The World Oceans Day, which is celebrated each 8th of June, is the day when …
Are you a cat lover? Then, it would help if you know more about your kitty. Cats are adorable, lovable and cute pets to keep. Simply put the litter box outside and they know where to poop. They don’t need too much attention because cats have their own little world. Not only that, kitty knows how to clean and groom themselves. They are very easy to take care of. Now, let’s get to know your …
Who hasn’t looked up into the sky and wondered what was out there amongst the stars? In the same breath many ask the question; has anything from beyond our known intelligence ever been here? After all when Cortez first landed, what did the Aztec Indians think of them showing up in large ships that carried foreign animals and wearing metal skins? One thing remains true however, just about every culture, ancient or not, has their …
The World Environment Day (WED), celebrated every year on June 5, is the United Nation’s principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment, to protect nature and the planet Earth. It also a day for people do something positive for the environment, galvanizing individual actions into a collective power that generates an exponential positive impact on the planet. The first World Environment Day was celebrated in 1973. Since then it is hosted …
1. Proper oral hygiene not only helps achieve strong teeth and gums, but it also provides an overall healthy lifestyle. It boosts self- confidence and improves your day-to-day social interaction. 2. Enforcing proper dental hygiene everyday helps you avoid embarrassing encounters such as yellow teeth as you display your smile to your crush or that bad breath when you chat with your friends. 3. Milk, cheese and vegetables strengthen your teeth. 4. Missing teeth or …
Sports are an important part of everyday life. They teach us about teamwork, determination, self-growth and personal drive. However, many of these sports introduce an element of danger that keeps our hearts pumping and adrenaline going. These sports are known as extreme sports and entertain and frighten the spectators all across the globe. But, how do we determine what an extreme sport is? Basically, these sports are any that introduce activities that have the ability …