There are some different versions about the origin (来源, lai2 yuan2) of Valentine’s Day, and the most famous (有名的 you3 ming2 de5) one is: Around 270 AD. in ancient (古 gu3) Roman Empire (罗马帝国 luo2 ma3 di4 guo2), there was an Emperor (帝王 di4 wang2)– Claudius I...
This post is part of a series of fun facts posts I’m doing for every country I have articles about here on the blog. Given their nature, these posts are research-based and even though a lot of time has gone into them, it’s still possible a mistake has snuck in. If you see some...
Fun Facts More Fun Facts A study found that wild alligator blood has both antibiotic and antiviral properties. In fact, it is active against HIV-1, West Nile Virus, and Herpes simplex virus. Stand-up Comedy I Love the ish Stand-up comedy about living in Britain for 11 years and adapting...
The road network was one of the key to the expansion of the Roman Empire. It allowed the Roman Army to quickly move to another part of the empire, to respond to external threats or simply to maintain the empire. The military was known for its fast pace, mainly thanks to the roads. Th...
The name "Romania" comes from the Latin word "Romanus" which means "citizen of the Roman Empire." Trajan's Columnone of the most distinctive monumental sculptures to have survived the fall of Rome, represents a visual history of the wars between the Romans and the Dacians, with Trajan as ...
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Read on to learn some interesting facts about Italy while we all wait to travel again. 1. Italy Has More UNESCO World Heritage Sites Than Any Other Country If it’s history you’re seeking, you’ll certainly find it in Italy. With more than 55 heritage sites, Italy is home to a stunn...
I can only imagine how many fun facts there truly are when it comes to Jeopardy! but thanks to Coventry Direct we now know more about some New Yorker fun facts then ever before.
—WTF fun facts Source:“2022 Kentucky Revised Statutes; Chapter 436 – Offenses against morality; 436.600 Dyeing or selling dyed baby fowl or rabbits”— Justia The Foreign Restaurants Act of 1977 is a Bermuda fast food law that restricts chain restaurants in the country. So don’t expect to...
In addition to a romance-themed “I Spy” challenge, animal courtship facts, oversized Valentine’s Day cards and a little mood music—on Friday, February 14, the Aquarium is staying open an additional two hours (10am – 7pm) and adding an optional cash bar (5-7pm, credit card only)...