Atoll: The only English loanword from the Maldives
The island country Maldives, one of the most geographically dispersed countries, is a chain of twenty-six atolls spread around 90,000 sq km....
Month: August 2016
The lives Black Death took away in Europe
The Black Death, also known as Black Plague, is one of world's worst pandemics. The disease entered European lands in...
Cloud Gate: The bean of steel
Ever wondered to what extent liquid mercury could inspire someone? A look at Cloud Gate might give you an idea....
Miruts Yifter: The shifter
Former Ethiopian distance runner Miruts Yifter is an interesting personality and no less than a mystery. He won the bronze medal...
Born between peace and terror
Eminent physicist Albert Einstein was born in the year 1879. Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace, was born in 1869 and...
Nobel Prize in Literature: The firsts
The Nobel Prize is one of the most prestigious awards at the international level. The award honours academic, cultural and/or scientific advances. Literature...
