Christmas is a popular festival celebrated throughout the world. Though the main theme behind the celebrations is same everywhere, every country has slightly different customs related to Christmas celebration. However, the zeal and enthusiasm of Christmas celebrations remain the same everywhere. Be it countries of Europe or the countries of Asia, or counties in America or Africa there is a …
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Largest Sanctuary of brown bears
Zarnesti, BV, Romania – July 28, 2017 – The “Libearty” sanctuary has 69 hectares of oak forest; 95 bears have been rescued since the “Libearty” Sanctuary was open, which makes it the World’s Largest Sanctuary of brown bears. Photo: 95 bears have been rescued since the “Libearty” Sanctuary was open. Libearty is the largest Sanctuary of brown bears in the …
Read More »American History Timeline (1626 – 1650)
1626 Peter Minuit arrives in New Netherlands and later buys Manhattan from the Native Americans for items worth approximately $24. He then names the island New Amsterdam. 1627 Plymouth Colony and New Amsterdam begin trading. A shipload of approximately 1500 kidnapped children is sent from England to the Virginia colony to increase the number of settlers in the colony. 1628 …
Read More »Largest game of catch
South Barrington, Illinois, USA – June 23, 2017 – In South Barrington, a Chicago suburb, 972 pairs of people played catch on a pleasant day at the Willow Creek Community Church as part of the “DadFest” annual festival, setting the new world record for the Largest game of catch. Photo: In north suburban South Barrington, 972 pairs of people tossed …
Read More »Father’s Day History: Origin Of Fathers Day
Father’s Day poses as just the perfect occasion to express feelings of gratitude and thankfulness to every dad in the world. Though the day is celebrated with utmost fervor and enthusiasm in the present times, things were not the same. Father’s Day celebration had a modest beginning. The history of Father’s Day dates back to 1909, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora …
Read More »Easter Day: Christian Culture & Traditions
Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was crucified and the Christians offer prayers and services in the Churches. Easter is another important festival for Christians. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Easter eggs and Easter bunnies are a major attraction during Easter, the festival of rejuvenation of life and living. In the …
Read More »Largest Forty Martyrs Cake: Romania set World Record
Bucharest, Romania – March 8, 2017 – A giant forty martyrs cake (“Mucenic”), made by Gabriela Mateiuc from the county of Botosani, was displayed in Bucharest; the cake has 1m (3.280 ft) in length and 40cm (1.312 ft) in width, setting the world record for the “Largest Forty Martyrs Cake”. Largest Forty Martyrs Cake Photo: The World’s largest Forty Martyrs …
Read More »Teenage Jokes
Breath A Lady was conducting her anti drinking campaign outside a bar. A man came out of the Bar exuding alcohol fumes and the Lady said – “Tell me! If you arrive at the Gates of Heaven with your breath smelling of liquor… Do you think the Lord will let you in?” “My good woman” passionately holding her hand, said …
Read More »Inspirational Cancer Quotes in English
Inspirational Cancer Quotes in English: In an effort to inspire hope for those waging a brave fight against colorectal cancer, we would like to share a few of our favorite quotes. Use them, share them with your friends and loved ones, and pass them along to anyone you know who may need a helping hand during a hard time. Inspirational Cancer Quotes …
Read More »UK sets World Record: First Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery
London, United Kingdom – December 16, 2016 – Amazon had completed its first fully autonomous drone delivery to an Amazon customer; It happened in the UK, where someone named Richard ordered an Amazon Fire Stick streaming device and a bag of popcorn and found the goods at his doorstep in the Cambridgeshire countryside 13 minutes later, thus setting the new …
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