Before the invention of ballpoint pens, one object ruled the world of writing, called the fountain pen. The use of fountain pens became known to many people around the globe because of its elegant design and efficient writing capabilities. Apart from these factors, fountain pens were popular because of the work of … Read more
Most Europeans and Asians speak one of the Indo-European languages, such as German, Hindi and Russian. However, one language, Basque, which is spoken by people in north-eastern Spain and south-western France, is not related to any other tongue. (See map below.) Its origins are shrouded in mystery and some people have even … Read more
For the longest time, Christopher Columbus has been credited as the discoverer of the Americas. However, he never actually meant to find the ‘New World,’ he sailed west of Europe, thinking that it the best way to reach India as doing so would provide them an uninterrupted water route to the Asian … Read more
Hitler is considered to be the cruelest and cold-hearted person ever born. But, unlike what he would have thought, his last days were quite saddening. He spent years ruling the country of Germany with his cold stares. He made a huge impact on the world with his evil ideas and bad leadership. … Read more
These days, the wealth of a country is determined by its oil reserves. The more petroleum a land holds, the higher it ranks on the economic scale. Moreover, it produces a sense of strength and stability. If you study a bit about this, you will learn that all the petroleum owning countries … Read more
The Answer: Paper currency originated in China during the rule of the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D. – 907 A.D.). It came from the need to have a way to transport large sums of money without hauling hundreds of pounds of precious metals long distances. Such convoys would attract the attention of bandits … Read more
Nostradamus, the famous astrologer of the 16th century has made about 353 predictions regarding not only the near future but also the centuries to follow. Nostradamus and The World Trade Center Even those who are quite good at English might find it difficult to comprehend the four lines given below. The verse-like … Read more
Ships are one of the oldest examples of humanity’s countless creations. They are one of those simple yet incredibly effective designs that represent the ingenuity and creativity of the human brain that has allowed us to survive and thrive in every part of the world. Long before things such as wheels and … Read more