Mother’s Day isn’t always on the Same date each year. The Holiday is celebrated Every year on the second Sunday of May. One of the Earliest Mother’s Day celebrations was in Ancient Greece. The Greek would have spring Celebrations in honor of Rhea, the Goddess of fertility, Motherhood and Generation. Mother’s Day is Celebrated in…
The word ‘Camera’ originates from the Latin word ‘Camera obscura’ which means ‘Dark chamber’. The First ever Camera described in the History was a Pin hole camera, dating back to 4th or 5th century. The World’s Largest camera, built in 1899 and was called ‘The Mammoth’. It weighed 1,400 pounds and took 15 men to…
The Mango is known as the ‘King of Fruit’ throughout the world. It is Most Popular fruit in the World. Mangos were First grown in India over 5,000 years ago. Mangkay – a Tamil word is from where the name Mango has been derived. When Portuguese people came across this Fruit, they told about it…
First Archeological proof of Dance comes from the Nine thousand year old Cave paintings in India. In Ancient Greek mythology, Nine muses were associated with each one of the Arts. Terpischore was the Muse of Dancing. One of the Earliest uses of Structured dance was introduced in Religious Ceremonies that told the Stories of ancient…
Diamonds were first Mined in India over 2800 years ago. Diamonds were used to Engrave Gemstones in India by 300 BCE. Ancient Hindus used Diamonds in the Eyes of Devotional statues and believed that a Diamond could Protect its wearer from Danger. The Ancient Greeks believed that Diamonds were Splinters of stars that has Fallen…
The First Olympic Games took place in the 8th century B.C. in Olympia, Greece. They were held Every Four years for 12 centuries. In the 4th century A.D., All Pagan Festivals were banned by Emperor Theodosius I and the Olympics were No more. Athletic tradition was resurrected about 1500 years later: The First Modern Olympics…
Our Oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface and Less than five per cent of the Planet’s Oceans have been Explored. Oceans have an Average depth of 12,100 feet and because Light waves can only penetrate 330 feet of Water, Everything below that point is Dark. Ocean water Deep blue color…
The British Pound Sterling is the World’s oldest Currency, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. During the Middle Ages, Knights did not want to carry Cash around because of Robbers. Instead, Knights wore Special rings. When a Knight stayed at an inn, he would Stamp the bill with his Ring. The Innkeeper later took the stamped…
Charles Darrow first Developed the Monopoly game in 1933. The Original game was made from Materials from Darrow’s own Home. A Piece of oilcloth covered the board and the Cards were Handwritten. The original Monopoly die-cast Tokens were Inspired by Darrow’s nieces who recommended Metal charms from Charm bracelets be used. Darrow attempted to Sell…
The Largest flower in the world is the Titan arums, which Produce flowers 10 feet high and 3 feet wide. The Flowers smell of Decaying flesh and are also known as Corpse flowers. Dandelions might seem like Weeds but the Flowers and Leaves are a Good source of Vitamins A and C, Iron, Calcium and…