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The Lost City OF Pompeii
Whether from MountVesuvius or director Paul W.S. Anderson, most of us associate the name Pompeii with disaster. But while the deadly explosion of 79 a.d. was the most memorable of these destructive civilizations, it was at one time in the history of this Italian city.
By prashant sapkota5 years ago in FYI
Impact of covid-19 in india in 2020
A pandemic has reached India, which is a cause for concern, and the nation is already fighting it. I understand that this is the first review of its kind on the Indian population, which summarises and tries to highlight the impact of COVID 19 on India. Asian countries from 07 November 2020 India has the highest number of confirmed cases in the world, with 1.2 million cases and a mortality rate of 4.5%.
By Sulav kandel5 years ago in FYI
What is Cheugy?
There's a new word on the block, and it's time we all learned it...because this one's kind of fun. Cheugy. See? It even sounds cute...which, given its meaning, is surprisingly self-aware. The word cheugy is in on its own joke. Unlike its cousins "basic", and "Karen", it conveys as much affection as it does judgement.
By Robyn Reisch5 years ago in FYI
The Battle of Zenta, 1697
Of course, the date of 11th September has a significance that will never be lost to anyone who was alive and aware on that date in 2001, but this article concerns an event that took place centuries earlier, namely in 1697. This was the Battle of Zenta, fought between the army of the Austrian Empire and the Ottoman Turks who were making inroads far into central Europe.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
William Tyndale: translator of the Bible
On 6th October 1536 William Tyndale was executed in what is now Belgium but at the time was part of the Spanish Netherlands. William Tyndale is renowned for being an early translator of the Bible into English, and for making a substantial contribution to the richness of the English language.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
Why Are Toilets Separated by Sex?
Public toilets are mandated to be segregated based on biological sex all around the world: one for men, another for women. However, the practice of separating public toilets wasn't prominent until quite recently. For instance, in the United States (US), laws mandating this separation were enacted only in the late 19th century.
By Wei Xiang Ang5 years ago in FYI
The Book Healer
Sweet, savory, fine leather.....not the kind for bondage, but for books. I developed my book bondage, happily enslaved, at the age of ten. I was at a yard sale and saw them with their gilt, floral decorations gleaming in the sunlight, like a beacon from heaven calling to me.
By Nancy German5 years ago in FYI
Archeological Wonder Series: Göbekli Tepe
6000 years older than Stonehenge, this Turkish archeological site changed the idea that agriculture and settlement came before the concept of beliefs and spirituality. Göbekli Tepe is 12,000 years old and has been changing archaeological theories since its discovery.
By yanina maysonet5 years ago in FYI
Benefits of having a personal website for your business
In today’s digital world if you have a small or big business, then you must also have a website. Just like having a physical address and space to represent your business in the real world is a must, having a website to represent it in the digital world is similarly needed. But is it beneficial? The answer is a big YES. In this blog, we are going to talk about some of the benefits of owning a personal website.
By Md Faijul Islam5 years ago in FYI
