General Knowledge
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Crack open your favorite book, visit a bookshop or library to find your next great read, and enjoy the relaxation and joy of being a reader and book lover. From the scent of a rare first edition book found in an old time book collection, to a crisp, fresh book at the local supermarket, the […]
The role of indigenous women in the preservation and transmission of traditional knowledge Indigenous women are the backbone of indigenous peoples’ communities and play a crucial role in the preservation and transmission of traditional ancestral knowledge. They have an integral collective and community role as carers of natural resources and keepers of scientific knowledge. Many […]
August 8 is International Cat Day — a day to celebrate one of man’s most common and ancient pets. They have even been worshipped as gods during Egyptian times. Well, it is not surprising, Cats are one of the coolest beings on the planet: they are independent, inquisitive, adventurous, have an amazing physiognomy, and have […]
Did you ever dream of a future where people had bionic parts and multifunctional furniture? Remember when humans being enhanced with robotic parts was simply a part of Hollywood fiction? Dream no more! Innovation and technology have advanced greatly over the years, producing several pieces of equipment that keep workplaces efficient and promote a higher […]
There is not a problem in the world that cannot be solved with good comfort food. A bad day, a frustrated mood or a fight with a loved one – all can be fixed by a talk over a delicious, hot meal. People all over the world are connected through the fact that food makes […]
The results are out and Japan has bagged the top spot of having the world’s most powerful passport that provides hassle free access to around 193 countries. The results are based on the report of the latest Henley Passport Index from Henley & Partners. Just one country short, South Korea and Singapore have tied in second place. […]
Celebrated to acknowledge the selfless induction of wisdom and knowledge by teachers, today, July 13, marks the 2022 edition of Guru Purnima. The word ‘Guru’ has its roots in the Sanskrit language, where ‘Gu’ means darkness and ‘Ru’ stands for the removal of darkness. Hence, it becomes only understandable for an entire day to be […]
WORLD POPULATION DAY 2022: World Population Day is observed every year on July 11 to raise awareness about global population issues. Overpopulation is a critical concern as the world’s resources are being used up at an unsustainable rate. Besides, the need to guarantee that women have access to family planning, gender equality, and maternal health care […]
Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest swimming pool for diving, has opened in Dubai, UAE. The pool measures 60 metres (197 feet) deep and holds 14 million litres of water, equivalent to six Olympic-sized swimming pools. The world’s deepest swimming pool for underwater diving has opened in Dubai, where people can descend 60 metres (197 […]
Mindlessly biting or chewing on fingernails is something both adults and kids do. It is often considered an unhealthy, unhygienic behaviour with the risk of making your child more exposed to germs, but sadly it is a habit, that many struggles to give up. While nail-biting is generally harmless and does not have any serious […]
