The Mother of All Languages
In 1783, William Jones, a bright young British Judge, stationed in Calcutta, India, decided to master the ancient Sanskrit language so that he could acquaint […]
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Interesting Topics
Interesting Topics
Unusual border
An unusual border between Netherlands and Belgium. The interesting thing about this border is that it cuts through houses, shops, restaurants, pavements and roads. Hence
Unknowable Celebrity
Julian Assange is one of the most unknowable celebrities of the modern era. I say unknowable because despite his successes with Wikileaks the public know
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
From the start of my thinking years, the movie Shawshank Redemption has been my steady companion, often shedding a beam of light over many a
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Grow your own fresh air
Sounds stupid but true. Researcher Kamal Meattle of Paharpuri Business Centre (New Delhi) reveals that all you need is 3 common indoor plants to provide
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Origins of Superstitions
Superstitions often come out of long held beliefs based on events or stories from times long gone. Although there are often common superstitions that many
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Canada’s Spotted Lake
A seemingly typical body of water in winter and spring in the southern part of British Columbia, Canada, Kliluk Lake reveals its incredible nature once
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Oldest New Year traditions
The New Year brings with it much hope and a sense of renewal. We often mark it with a number of rituals that serve to
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