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Cursed Objects in the World
8 Terrifying objects that have either killed or brought severe miseries to the people still exist in the world- Don’t believe us? Still think...
History of April 2
1513 - Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon sighted Florida. The next day he went ashore.
1792 - The U.S. Congress passed the Coinage Act...
History of March 31
1776 - Abigail Adams wrote to her husband John that women were "determined to foment a rebellion" if the new Declaration of Independence failed...
History of March 30
1533 - Henry VIII divorced his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
1814 - The allied European nations against Napoleon marched into Paris.
1822 -...
History of March 29
1461 Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Duke Edward of York defeats the Lancastrian army, deposes King Henry VI and Queen Margaret...
History of March 28
1797 - Nathaniel Briggs patented a washing machine.
1866 1st ambulance goes into service
1930 Constantinople & Angora changes names to Istanbul & Ankara
2013 Pope Francis...
History of March 26
1552 Guru Amar Das becomes the Third Sikh Guru.
1636 University of Utrecht opening ceremony
1668 England takes control of Bombay, India
1824 1st performance of Beethoven's...
World Water Day : Interesting facts on Water
March 22 is celebrated as World Water Day. Water is a necessity and is also considered the essential part of life. Every drop counts-...
Uncommon Words #2
The depth of English is not yet known, and may not be known for in fact several decades to come. Being spoken universally, English...
History of March 22
1457 - Gutenberg Bible became the first printed book.
1733 - Joseph Priestly invented carbonated water (seltzer).
1829 The three protecting powers (Britain, France and Russia)...