Would you believe that English kings did not speak English for 300 years
In January 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, William, Duke of Normandy, France, conquered England. For the next 300 years,...
History
Which chemical is used in the lead of a pencil?
The chemical lead was used by the Romans as lead rods to write on papyrus. These rods left a grey...
Which famous astronomer had to get an artificial silver nose?
Tycho Brahe, a 16th century astronomer, lost the bridge of his nose in a duel with one of his friends...
Inspiring life of Walt Disney – Hardships conquered, dreams realised
In his life, Walt Disney experienced a lot of failures. He was rejected by the Army, struggled to find work...
Swami Vivekananda and the Fourth of July
Swami Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta on January 12, 1863. He was an avid scholar of Western and Hindu...
