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Samuel Barclay Beckett was born on 13 April 1906.Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, theatre director, short story writer, poet, and literary translator. He used to write in both English and French.In 1969, Samuel Beckett was presented with Nobel Prize in Literature for his writing. In 1984, he was elected as Saoi of Aosdana. Although there is a long list of the works that Samuel Beckett has written, he is famously known for his play ‘Waiting for Godot’ in 1953....

Mulan, unlike a lot of Disney Princesses in the company’s portfolio, is an independent, resilient heroine who is not fond of frilly dresses and definitely doesn’t need to be saved by anyone else.Disney’s ‘Mulan’ is a modern animated classic that shows a riveting story on risking everything for family, with an inspiring soundtrack by Lea Salonga and Donny Osmond. As the world now finds the live-action of the movie, let us find some interesting facts about the Disney animated film released in 1998....

If you think you don’t know who Alexandra Daddario is, then let us refresh your memory a little. Remember that striking blue-eyed, bubbly actress from the movie ‘Percy Jackson’? Yes, There you go.Since her debut in acting at the age of 16 in New York City, Alexandra Daddario has captured many hearts. Daddario was born on March 16, 1986, which makes her a gorgeous Pisces. She was born and raised on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and has also attended Brearley School and the Professional Children’s School....

Alexander Hamilton was a philosopher, political thinker, and businessman who lived from January 11, 1755, to July 12, 1804.Hamilton was America’s first Secretary of the Treasury and was well-known for founding the nation’s financial system. Hamilton is also notorious for having an extramarital affair with Maria Reynolds, wife of James Reynolds.Hamilton joined the National Army when the War Of Independence broke out and became General George Washington’s personal assistant. He established a bank after quitting the army....

Shaquille O’Neal, the 7 ft 1 (216 cm) basketball professional, is an NBA champion four times in his 19 years of career and game-centers or five all of Shaq’s career.Shaquille’s mother named him, which means in the Islamic language - little warrior. His achievement made him choose a lot of nicknames for himself.Since Shaq loves the superman cartoon, he tattooed himself with the Superman symbol on his left arm captioned with the Man of Steel....

‘The Breakfast Club’ has been one of the most groundbreaking movies for the ’90s generation.Wrought with pop references and a bit too familiar for the teenage audience of that time, the movie has been iconic in all its aspects. Starring heavyweights like Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, ‘The Breakfast Club’ is a realistic symbol of all things teenage.Made in ‘85, this John Hughes movie is a quintessential ’80s movie. The story revolves around five high school students who land up in Saturday detention due to various reasons....

The first snowfall can be a magical experience, and who doesn’t enjoy the snow?Those snowflakes falling down from the sky like cotton it’s almost magical. Just like every yin has a yang, snowfall does too, and the dark side for snowfall is the snowstorms. People living in the countries where it snows are familiar with the closing of schools, flight cancellation or delay, roadblocks, clearing the snow-filled roads, and quite familiar with the snowstorms....

Who doesn’t remember Stuart Little, the cute little talking white mouse, adopted by a human family, is surely one of the most cherished memories of all millennials.But while most of us may remember him through the popular 1999 movie, the story was actually created in 1945. The movies are loosely based on that novel.There were three Stuart Little movies made, and in all three movies, the character of Mr. Little was portrayed by Hugh Laurie....

‘Grendel’ is a European mythology novel written by John Gardener and published in 1917.This book is based on the epic poem ‘Beowulf’. This book is known to be a prequel to the poem.This novel has many characters, among them, Grendel, the dragon, Beowulf, Hrothgar, etc. If you desire to study this epic book then we have compiled the best quotes on what Grendel looks like and the other characters like the dragon, Beowulf, and others....

Joe Barton or Joseph Linus Barton is a Republican politician who is known for representing the sixth congressional district of Texas in the US in the past.His district included part of Fort Worth, Arlington, and some small towns and rural areas south of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Barton was also a part of the Tea Party Caucus.He called himself ‘a constant defender of conservative ideals and values’. He was the vice president of the House Energy and Commerce Committees and was a vocal advocate for the deregulation of the natural gas and electricity industries....

Gnomes are small and humanoid looking creatures that are inventors, alchemists, investigators, and explorers.In the Dungeons and Dragons game, gnomes are closely related to dwarves and can live up to 500 years. They are more accepting of other races and are good at magic and illusions.Some gnomes have only a first name and others have gnome last names. Here you will find a list of the best gnome names for boys and girls....

An aunt is the sister of either of our parents or their sister in law.Most of us share a high-quality relationship with at least one of our aunts. Life without aunts would get pretty boring.All nieces and nephews love their aunts so much because most aunts are super cool and supportive. Aunts bring gifts, tell them stories, teach them cool stuff like pranks and swear words. These are a few of the things that make aunts so special....

Are you looking for cute and catchy pet names for your pig?Unlike the stereotypes, pigs are very clean and smart animals who can even respond to specific commands when appropriately trained. These tiny little creatures with small eyes can be amazing companions to keep as pets.To help you pick an adorable name for your pig, we have listed the best names for both boys and girls to give you some ideas....

Being present means that one is mindful of the present moment and enjoying it fully without any distractions.Being present in the moment or living in the present is a really good thing for people of all ages. In the hustle of everyday life, living in the present moment helps one to fully appreciate the important things that usually get ignored.Whether it is due to stress, boredom, or just lack of interest, we often tend to be physically present but our mind wanders off elsewhere....

In simple words, unity is a state of being together.Unity has always been an essential ingredient of human existence, and in today’s ever changing world this has never been more important. These unity quotes will inspire you to reach out to others and maintain peace and harmony will all your friends and family members.We all are familiar with how great things can be achieved when we work together or when we stand together....

A Lightning Dragon is one of three dragon species roaming the Overworld.They’re renowned for their flight capabilities and ability to breathe streams of lightning. Lightning dragons progress through five developmental stages and have nine attacks just like fire and ice dragons.Names for dragons should represent their fiery spirit and badass nature. These mythical beings have been depicted in various cultures and form the basis of several games besides ‘Ice And Fire’....

‘Braveheart’ is an American epic historical fiction war film from the year 1995.This is a story of a legendary thirteenth-century Scottish hero named William Wallace played by Mel Gibson. He used to rally the Scottish against the English monarch and Edward I.The story is inspired by Blind Harry’s 15th-century epic poem ‘The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace’. Released on 24 May 1995, ‘Braveheart’ received generally positive reviews from critics, except for its certain historical inaccuracies, mainly on the subject of romance, dress, and station in Wallace’s life....

Surfing often seems like a challenging sport!Surfing is not like other sports, it puts you in direct contact with nature. It allows you to truly see nature from among it.This list of the best surfing quotes will help you to see the beauty amidst all the chaos that comes with the seas and the oceans. Through these quotes, including surf quotes by famous surfers like Robert Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore, and Bethany Hamilton, you are sure to be searching for our own surf board in no time!...

Born on 17 November 1960, RuPaul Andre Charles is a famous American personality since 2009.Since 2009 RuPaul has hosted and produced the famous reality show series ‘The Drag Race’. He has also been awarded eight Primetime Emmy Awards for it.Most of RuPaul’s quotes talk about the importance of self-love and self-confidence. He believes that one must fully cherish oneself before loving someone else, for one can’t love another without loving oneself....

A lighthouse is a tower that emits bright light from its top and is considered a sign of positivity as it guides the people in the right direction.In the earlier days, ships relied a lot on lighthouses to find their directions in the dark when they are exploring the ocean. Since then, lighthouses have evolved into a symbol of hope and guidance in the lives of others.At any point in life, all of us refer to a quote about lighthouses for motivation especially something like a beacon of light quote....