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International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. First announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of UN resolution 56/262 in 2002. Mother Language Day […]
Name: Shivaji Bhonsle Date of Birth: February 19, 1630 Birthplace: Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra Parents: Shahaji Bhonsle (Father) and Jijabai (Mother) Reign: 1674–1680 Spouse: Saibai, Soyarabai, Putalabai, Sakvarbai, Laxmibai, Kashibai Children: Sambhaji, Rajaram, Sakhubai Nimbalkar, Ranubai Jadhav, Ambikabai Mahadik, Rajkumaribai Shirke Religion: Hinduism Death: April 3, 1680 The seat of Power: Raigad Fort, Maharashtra […]
There are a lot of good reasons to chew gum. Bad breath? Chew a piece of gum! Bored? Chew a piece of gum! Hungry? Chew a piece of gum! Feel stressed? Chew a piece of gum! Want something sweet without eating something sweet? Chew a piece of gum! Just had coffee and don’t want to […]
In the 1830s, tomato ketchup was sold as a medicine, claiming to cure ailments like diarrhoea, indigestion, and jaundice. The idea was proposed by Dr John Cook Bennett, who later sold the recipe in form of ‘tomato pills’. As numerous people began to sell ketchup as a medicine, the market reportedly collapsed in the 1850s. […]
Jeanne Louise Calment; 21 February 1875 – 4 August 1997) was a French supercentenarian and the oldest human whose age is well-documented, with a lifespan of 122 years and 164 days. Her longevity attracted media attention and medical studies of her health and lifestyle. She is the only person verified to have lived beyond the […]
Singles Awareness Day (or Singles Appreciation Day) is celebrated on February 15 each year. It is an unofficial holiday celebrated by single people. It serves as a complement to Valentine’s Day for people who are single, and not married or in a romantic relationship. It is a celebration of love in all forms recognizing the […]
The Bahamas are known for many things; white-sand beaches, crystal-clear shores, and vibrant local culture all bring flocks of tourists to their islands each year. Most recently though, this tropical paradise is gaining a reputation for something else entirely. Pigs. Specifically, pigs on a beach. The island in the Bahamas’ Exuma region, Big Major Cay, […]
This is whether mosquitoes have 47 teeth. Mosquitoes don’t have actual teeth, but they have something that acts like teeth. So if you want to know all the details about mosquitoes and their teeth, this article is for you. Without further ado, let’s do this! Mosquitoes are second in a list of key enemies for […]
Like in Fiji, February 14th is celebrated as Valentine’s Day in South Korea. But in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan, only women give gifts. Traditionally, women give men chocolates as a sign of affection. And rather than be economical with their purchases, women may actually benefit by spending a lot on men. How? A month […]
A province in southern China has come up with a unique way to predict earthquakes: snakes. According to China Daily and as reported by Reuters, the earthquake bureau in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi province, has set up a 24-hour video feed to monitor the behaviour of snakes at snake farms. Scientists say that snakes […]
