1984 The city of Berkeley, California, becomes the first city to offer its employees domestic-partnership benefits. Gay Fun Facts Fun Facts About Gay Rights Tucson was among one of the first U.S. Cities to pass an anti-discrimination ordinance protecting gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer people...
Charming facts about Greek culture, food and wine Intriguing facts about ancient Greece Modern-day Greece statistics Fun facts about Athens 1) The Acropolis almost became one of the “New 7 Wonders of the World” The Acropolis is fabulous to roam around when you’re in Athens – which is so...
The Parthenon is super famous and was built almost 2,500 years ago and sits right on the top of Acropolis above the city of Athens. It took a whole 15 years to build. Imagine trying to build a Lego city for 15 years! Amazing Geography Facts about Greece Get your thinking cap on and ...
Fun Facts about Greece Before we visit any country, we like to learn a little bit about where we will be visiting. That is why we decided to give you this resource. We have broken this article into general facts, fun facts, and ancient facts about Greece. You may also want to read: ...
Paris is hosting this year's Summer Olympics, and here are some fun facts about the city and event.
From lush islands to sandy beaches, rolling hills to rocky mountains, cultural landmarks and medieval towns, there’s plenty to discover in the Mediterranean. Get a jumpstart on your vacation with these 10 fun facts: Despite being famous for its beaches, mountains make up 80% of Greece. ...
Key Facts Importance of Fire in the Olympics The Torch Relay Flame of History References The Olympic torch is one of the most important symbols of the Olympic games. The modern Olympics were first held in Athens in April 1896, reviving a competition that began in Ancient Greece but was banned...
Fun Facts According to ancient Greek literature, when Odysseus arrived home after an absence of 20 years, disguised as a beggar, the only one to recognize him was his aged dog Argos, who wagged his tail at his master, and then died. Stand-up Comedy Still Alive Louis CK is another comedi...
So to be prepared, let's go over a few of this year's Olympic fun facts! Team USA boasts 223 athletes, which is a Winter Olympics record! 14 years ago Beijing hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics making Beijing the first city to host a Summer and Winter Olympics!
April Fun Facts: Ancient Romans knew April asAprilis. Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 and Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of the month. April Fools’ Day People in many countries play pranks on each other on the first day of April. This tradition has been celebrated for ...