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Baseball has been an indispensable part of American culture for over a century.It is considered America’s favorite national pastime and has changed and grown considerably since its inception. Today, its popularity has grown in many countries in Latin America and Asia, particularly Japan. In the United States, baseball grew in popularity during the 19th century. Women have been playing baseball since the 1860s. But at present, they have no professional teams....

The history of the American civil rights movement would certainly be incomplete without the mention of Bayard Rustin, an African American gay man, who was a close advisor of Martin Luther King Jr.Born in 1916, Rustin was committed to ending the discrimination faced by African Americans from a very young age. Ever since Rustin’s youth, he was involved in protests against the Jim Crow laws of the time.Bayard Rustin was a strong believer in human rights and equality....

There are so many varieties of indoor plant types and outdoor plant species.From medicinal plants such as Chamomile, Echinacea, Feverfew, Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Saw Palmetto, and Milk Thistle, to common houseplants such as Aconite, air plants and Balsam. Any list of names of plants is bound to be endless!For more plant names, check out these funny plant names and these tree names for boys.‍Best House Plants For Beginners‍The plants with names listed here are suitable to keep in your home, some can also survive in the garden....

The daughter of James V of Scotland, considered the youngest ascendant, is known as Mary I of Scotland or Mary Stuart.Mary, Queen of Scots, was born on December 8, 1542, at the Linlithgow Palace is popularly recognized for her tragic downfall. Mary was an iconic identity who was later executed in 1587.Mary’s life was filled with romance, tragedy, drama, and controversies. She was prematurely born and was supposed to get married to Henry VIII’S son, Prince Edward....

Are you looking for tough biker names for your video game character?You’ve come to the right place. We provide you with an extensive list of more than 170 biker names to provide your video game biker character with.Any video game enthusiast is aware of how important naming their video game character appropriately is. After all, the name you provide your protagonist biker with will well and truly set the mood for your gameplay....

Today, we will shift your focus to the legendary King of Sparta Leonidas, who is considered one of the greatest Greek heroes of all time.King Leonidas may be familiar to some people already. A 2006 film named, ‘300’ depicted the life and times of King Leonidas, with Scottish actor Gerard Butler portraying the role of the Spartan military leader.Sparta was once a glorious city in ancient Greece. It was one of the two foremost Greek cities during the Classical Age of Greece....

Paisley has been named after a famous town in Scotland that popularized the Indian/Persian style known as Paisley, with shawls produced in their textile mills during the 1800s.This design originated in Paisley Abbey’s cottage industries, and it’s worth noting that the term Paisley is a Scottish version of the Greek word ‘Basilica,’ which means church. The Paisley was initially an uneducated means for country people to express that it was harvest season in Indian culture....

When it comes to villains and antiheroes, Loki is undoubtedly the character that every marvel fan will always love and remember for his impactful lines and unyielding quest for the tesseract.Ever since Tom Hiddleston made his first appearance as Loki in ‘Thor’ (2011), fans love him for his unpredictability, charming accent, and wicked sense of humor. Loki, is a God of mischief, maybe a ruthless and cunning villain too, but we all believe that he deserved better!...

Desiree was a popular name for girl babies born in the ’80s.Ever since then, it has fallen out of favor with soon-to-be mothers in recent years. It is because of its meaning that it and its variants are favored for a baby born on Valentine’s Day.Many celebrities born during the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s were named Desiree or a variation of that name. Before that, there was Desiree Clary, Queen of Sweden and Norway, born on November 8, 1777....

Benjamin Hoff, the author of ‘The Tao Of Pooh’ explains Taoist principles through this book.‘Tao’ in literal terms means “the way” and in this book the author wants us to learn from the path led by Winnie the Pooh to achieve contentment in life. The book throws light on Eastern Taoist beliefs and acts as an introduction to Taoism for readers.‘The Tao Of Pooh’ is based on the stories of Winnie the Pooh written by A....

Doc Brown invents the time machine by which he can time travel.Doc Brown has said some iconic quotes in the film, Back To The Future’ directed by Robert Zemeckis. In this article, we have brought 35+ iconic Doc brown quotes from ‘Back To The Future’.“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd) said this famous phrase quote, but Marty (played by Michael J Fox) repeated these words to George in 1955....

Aviation is the activity surrounding mechanical flight and the aircraft industry.Aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, powerful engine, and lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships. It also consists of the activities and industries related to flight, such as air traffic control.“Aviate, Navigate, Communicate", said Swayne Martin. The aviation industry comprises almost all the aspects of air travel and activities that help to facilitate it....

Nuts are always a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and a lot more to boost your body, and each type of nut has their own unique health benefits.For plant-based protein intake, nuts are the best source in the world. We have found that having nuts in the daily diet can reduce the chances of inflammation and many chronic diseases.There are various kinds of nuts in the world and the nutrition information of all these nuts are different with different types....

Repentance, in simple words, is a state of sincere regret and remorse for wrong actions.In simpler words, quotes referring to repentance and what it entails are repentance quotes. These quotes could be generally accepted or based on different beliefs of people.Candidly, repentance is one of the most challenging actions of humans. Leaving an old way of life for a new one or admitting wrongdoings compounds the level of difficulty it poses to individuals....

Words of affirmation and positive thinking can go a long way in making a person feel better.If you’re looking for some encouraging words and thoughtful musings, then there’s nobody better to turn to than Albert Schweitzer. He was, after all, a prominent philosopher, musician, physician, and writer.His personal and literary philosophy was based on the concept of a ‘reverence for life’ and he ardently believed in the goodness of humanity and the prevalence of kindness and gratitude above all else....

The Cenozoic Era is an ongoing time period in earth’s history.The history of earth’s time has been divided into three major eras. These three eras are made up of several other periods.But how long has the Cenozoic Era been going on? When will the Cenozoic Era end? What were the primal animal species in this era? Get the answers to these questions as you read this article.Facts About The Cenozoic EraSince the dawn of time, earth has witnessed a lot....

Born on 14 June 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe came from a then-famous religious family, the Beecher family.She was best known for her writings and views on social issues of the time. Most famous for her novel, ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’, in this book she outlined the difficulties of the life of enslaved people.Stowe met President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, describing the meeting as funny. The President reportedly said, “So this is the little lady who made this big war!...

Stretching across the vast European continent lies one of the most extraordinary plains of the Earth, which are the European plains.This plain land with flat terrain sweeps across countries like northern France, southern Scandinavia, parts of Germany, Poland, and many other important countries of western Europe. This region is also noticeable and holds importance due to its array of large water bodies like the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, North Sea, and so on....

Owls are solitary and nocturnal birds of prey and are divided into 200 different species found around the world.Owls have 14 neck vertebrae, which is double what humans have, which helps these birds to rotate their necks around 270°. The eyesight of these owls is the most important characteristic as it aids in their nocturnal prey hunting.Owls actually do not have large or well-developed brains compared to the birds in the crow and parrot families, and when evaluated in captivity these birds haven’t shown any extraordinary intelligence....

Cats are the most endearing and family-friendly creatures we are familiar with.Do cats see well in the dark, has always been a debatable question to many owners. How their cat is able to see better in the dark than any other creature in the house still eludes many.Is there something with their pupils and retinas that makes their eyes see better than ours? Not all of us are familiar with the night vision our cats possess and how cats can see in the dark....