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ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 Quiz For Students

Cricket Background

ICC Cricket World Cup 1999 Quiz (10 Multiple Choice Questions): The 1999 Cricket World Cup (officially known as ICC Cricket World Cup ’99) was the seventh edition of the Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It was hosted primarily by England (United Kingdom), with some games being played in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Netherlands. The …

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Why candles are associated with Christmas?

Why candles are associated with Christmas?

There are many different reasons why candles are associated with Christmas, although no one knows when they first became connected!They were used during ancient winter solstice celebrations a way of remembering that spring would soon come.One of the earliest records of candles being used at Christmas is from the middle ages where a large candle was used to represent the …

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New Year Celebrations Around The World

Hindi poetry about New Year Wishes नव वर्ष की अभिलाषा

New Year is one of the oldest festive occasions, which is universally celebrated. It is the time when people celebrate the arrival of the forthcoming year and bid goodbye to the year that has passed by. New Year is celebrated all over the world, though not necessarily on 1st of January. It is interesting to note that not all the …

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Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018: Bhubaneswar

Men's Hockey World Cup 2018: Bhubaneswar

Men’s Hockey World Cup Sport: Field hockey Founded: 1971 No. of teams: 12 Continent: International (FIH) Most recent champion(s): Australia (3rd title) Most titles: Pakistan (4 titles) 2018 Official website: https://www.worldcup2018.hockey/ Hockey World Cup: About The Event The Men’s Hockey World Cup is an international field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH). The tournament was started in …

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Oldest goalscorer in football

Oldest goalscorer in football

Tokyo, Japan – March 19, 2017 – Yokohama FC striker Kazuyoshi Miura notched a goal vs. Thespa Kusatsu in Japan’s second division to secure a 1-0 win; at 50 years and 13 days old he has become the oldest professional goal-scorer (Oldest professional football/soccer player to score a competitive league goal). Photo: The Japanese striker, Kazuyoshi Miura, has become the …

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France: World Encyclopedia for Students and Children

France – World Atlas: Kids Encyclopedia

System of government: Republic Capital: Paris Location: In western Europe, bounded by the Atlantic in the west, Belgium and Luxembourg in the north-east, the Federal Republic of Germany, Switzerland and Italy to the east, and Spain to the south Area: 547,026 sq km National composition: Mainly French; foreign-born people, including Portuguese, Algerians, Spainards and Italians made up 6.5% of the …

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Largest Hurling Lesson

Largest Hurling Lesson

Belfast, United Kingdom – September 27, 2017 – A total of 575 pupils, co-ordinated by Head of PE Conor Hynds, took part in the Largest hurling lesson, at the St Mary’s Christian Brothers’ Grammar School’s, impressive facilities on the Glen Road, Belfast. Photo: West Belfast school sets new World Record for largest hurling lesson. The Guinness World Records world record …

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Most People on Trampolines

Most People on Trampolines

Singapore – August 20, 2017 – 375 participants bounced to a new World Record for Most People on Trampolines at Fitness Marathon 2017 at The Lawn @ Marina Bay, during an event organized by Geylang Serai Community Sports Club to encourage healthy living. Photo: 375 participants bounced to a new World Records for Most People on Trampolines at Fitness Marathon …

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