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Wars of Roses- An Inspiration for Game of Thrones!
Ever wondered what inspired the revolutionary- Game of Thrones? It was the century-old bloodshed in England- The War of Roses! Don’t believe us? See...
Periodic Table: 7th Row Completed.
The 7throw of the periodic table in Chemistry has been completed recently after 4 new elements have been added after their discovery by scientists...
History of January 5
1892 - 1st successful auroral photograph made
1896 - "Die Presse" newspaper (Germany) publicly announces Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays and their potential for new...
History of January 2
1757 - British troops occupy Calcutta, India
1818 - The British Institution of Civil Engineers is founded.
1839 - 1st photo of the Moon (French photographer...
Strange New Year Traditions from Across the Globe
We see Unity in Diversity everywhere- it is same with the Globe. While everyone celebrates New Year there lies a difference in the way...
January Facts!
1) Did you know that during the month of January, the North Pole is colder than the South Pole on average.
2) In January, Facebook...
History of January 1
153 BC - Roman consuls begin their year in office.
45 BC - The Julian calendar takes effect for the first time.
1 - Origin of...
History of December 31
1600 - British East India Company chartered
1687 - The first Huguenots set sail from France for the Cape of Good Hope, where they later...
Amla: The Wonder Fruit
Amla is generally savored during winter seasons as Amla murabba, Amla Chutney, Candy etc., Our grannies and mothers do swear by Amla in winters-...
History of December 30
1460 - At the Battle of Wakefield, in England's Wars of the Roses, the Duke of York was defeated and killed by the Lancastrians.
1817...