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Stephen Richards Covey is an eminent motivational speaker, educator, author, businessman, and professor at Utah State University.Stephen Covey has influenced and empowered many readers of all age groups through his speeches and books. Time magazine in 1996 named him as one of the 25 most influential people.Stephen Covey’s most popular and influential book is ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. It was first published in 1989 and focused on attaining goals through integrity, honesty, and human dignity....

The Battle of Bosworth, also known as Bosworth Field, was the last important battle of the Wars of the Roses, taking place on August 22, 1485.The Yorkist army of King Richard III is pitted against Henry Tudor’s army and the forces of Lord Stanley and Sir William Stanley at the Battle of Bosworth Field. The war lasted for over two hours.The victorious Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England. During the bloody combat, Richard III was killed....

It’s okay to feel uncomfortable when you begin a new season of growth.Beginning again may be chaotic. Hope has the power to see you through every stage and season of your soul.All of the ever-evolving processes like hurt and healing, building, and release are a part of life. Each season serves as a reminder that you’re not trapped. You’ll lose some things, but you’re strong enough to keep going even when you start to doubt your ability....

A bay leaf is a type of leaf that will enhance the aroma of your food when cooking.Common bay leaves, also called the sweet bay or bay laurel, belong to a woody shrub of the Mediterranean, called Laurus nobilis. The dried olive green leaf of the shrub when introduced in food adds a fresh aroma to the dish.The utilization of dried bay leaves has been on the scene since the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations and they were woven into garlands at that time....

Seeds are a popular form of snack and a healthy alternative to any calorie-rich unhealthy food that we consume and it widely goes into the making of other meals including salad.Cantaloupe is a type of musk melon that is popularly known as rockmelon, spanspek, or sweet melon and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. While the fruit is being eaten their seeds should not be put to waste as melon seeds have several health advantages....

Plants with rewards and beautiful flowers are a great addition to our garden.The vibrant colors and refreshing fragrance of the flowers will make our garden pleasant. They also create a beautiful aura and add beauty to the place.Flowers beautify our garden or a bouquet and have many aesthetic qualities that have been actually known to improve the overall quality of our life. Their varied fragrance, shape, and colors have inspired many artists for their creative thinking in their art forms....

There are various frightening common pests, but earwigs might be considered the scariest of them all.Maybe it seems frightening because of the appearance, ominous name, and general mysteriousness. They are prey to many predators.There are several misconceptions regarding earwigs. Some people believe earwig have poison, some others believe they can crawl into our ears. It’s finally time to clarify all these doubts about this insect being dangerous, or are they a cause for concern or threat, or are earwigs harmful?...

Being the largest city in Hawaii and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Honolulu attracts many tourists every year!This city is a hub for many economic activities, whilst also giving people some much-needed time at the beach. Hence, a trip to Honolulu may be just what you need.With many notable places to visit and booming nightlife, there is no reason why this city shouldn’t make it to your bucket list. To add to the extensive list of reasons why you should visit this city, it happens to be one of the happiest places on the planet....

The Fourth of July is the day that America (which was colonized under British King George III) declared independence.That’s right, the United States Of America celebrated its first Independence Day on July 4, 1776. It is a public holiday, and people celebrate their nation’s freedom (independence Day) by lighting fireworks, getting together, partying, setting up barbecues, playing baseball games, going to picnics, attending carnivals, and enjoying concerts.This is indeed a joyous occasion for Americans....

A robot can be described as a human substitute.A robot is a programmed machine developed to perform specific tasks. It can mimic or assist human beings.Initially, robots were designed to perform specific jobs, but since the expansion in robotics, the uses of robots have extended. A robot can be fully automatic or something that is human-controlled.History Of RobotsA robot is an automatic machine that can substitute for human beings. It is merely a programmed machine with a set of instructions assigned to accomplish a particular task....

Cueva De Las Manos located is in Santa Cruz, Argentina.This cave is known for its handprints or hand stencils. This rock art goes back to the archaic ages tracing the ways of pre-Columbian South America.Compared to the oldest cave named the Blombos cave in South Africa, which is almost 100,000 years old - this cave of hands with unique rock art dates back to 75000 BC. Apart from the famous handprints, the Cueva De Las Manos has cavemen drawings that exhibit the different hunting scenes and techniques used to trap or catch the animals as means of food and clothing....

Saint Hildegard was born in 1098 in the Holy Roman Empire.Saint Hildegard’s first theology was ‘Scivias,’ which means ‘Know The Ways’. She was also recognized as a miracle worker and Doctor of the Church.Hildegard of Bingen was a great writer, music composer, and philosopher. She composed around 77 songs. All her musical songs are composed of a single melody. She died at 81 in the Holy Roman Empire on 17 September, 1179....

Catalan originated from Occidental and Vulgate Latin. Catalan is an ancient language and is more established than Spanish. There are around 8,000,000 Catalan speakers on the planet. But you need not be a Catalan speaker to use the Catalan last names. Catalan surnames are unique and sound incredible and interesting.You can also find Andorra’s last names in this list. Andorra is a small self-ruling territory in the southern Pyrenees, between France and Spain, with an expected population of 70,000 people, the official language of the region is Catalan and French....

A fancy name is a blessing for a child which also defines her personality.Short and cute names can be trendy, but they can never replace a fancy and elegant name. Fancy names have a charm of their own and also a beautiful meaning.A good name always makes a good and lasting impression. Your little girl’s elegant name will be the best introduction of herself as she grows up. So make sure you take time and carefully choose a name for your baby girl....

William James, the American philosopher and psychologist, brought the concept of psychology into the American medical and educational system.He was a believer in Pragmatism, introduced Functionalism, and was the first to offer a psychology course in America. His contribution to psychology in America earned him the title of the ‘Father Of American Psychology’.Born on 11 January 1842 in New York, William was the first of five children born into a scholarly family....

Einstein is a famous modern-day physicist whose discoveries laid the foundation of many scientific research and developments.Albert Einstein was one of those exemplary scientists who proved to the world that there is more to this world than attaining scores in the modern education system. He strongly believed, practiced, and preached to explore the world around beyond school books, and truly, that ideology earned him the Nobel prize.Did you know that Einstein’s applied for the job of a maths and physics teacher and was rejected?...

John Paul Jones was a revered American naval commander who played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and won many victories against the British navy.He’s most famous for defeating the British naval ships in the midst of British waters. He became a well-known mainly only in the United States, but some throughout the world have heard of him, and is remembered by many as the father of the American navy....

‘The Things They Carried’ written by Tim O’Brien is a book of eleven short stories based on the Vietnam War, and the lives of the soliders who fought in it.The stories presented in the book are linked to each other. ‘The Things They Carried’ was written by the author after returning from the Vietnam War himself.O’Brien wanted to write the book in response to the attitudes he saw in people back home in the USA....

Abigail Adams was the second First Lady of the United States.Her husband was John Adams, the second President of the United States. She also later became the mother of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams.Abigail Adams had many important principles that she stood by in her life, including her promotion of women’s education and opposition to slavery. As such, she has plenty of famous quotes on these subjects and others, that are still worth reading today....

Dabo Swinney is a college football coach who serves as the head coach at Clemson University as of 2022.The former wide receiver of the Crimson Tide has also served as an assistant coach for the team. He eventually got a deal to become the head coach at Clemson University.Swinney worked hard to position himself as a famous coach after joining the Tigers midway through the season. He steered the club to its second national title in school history after 1981....