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Belgium is a small yet wonderful country - you must know Belgium history facts to understand it better.Belgium shares its borders with France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany. Belgium houses the headquarters for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union.It is a haven for those who love chocolate. There are special varieties that can be savored there in person. Coming from small towns the taste is amazing. Get to know a lot more about beer in Belgium and Belgian food....

The Channel Tunnel is a rail tunnel that connects Folkestone, England with Calais, France.The tunnel runs beneath the English Channel at the Strait of Dover. It is the only link between the island of Great Britain and the European mainland.This undersea tunnel runs about 31.35 mi (50.45 km) long and it consists of three tunnels of which two are running tunnels, that carry trains, and the tunnel in the middle is used as a service tunnel....

Meryl Streep often thought of as the most versatile actress possible, holds the record of 32 Golden Globe nominations and 21 Academy Awards nominations.Meryl Streep first pursued environmental law, and later discovered her passion for acting. She started with theatrical performances and was eventually spotted by Robert De Niro who offered Meryl Streep a role in his movie ‘The Deer Hunter’. Later she won three Academy awards and nine Golden Globes awards....

Renewing yourself is important to the daily living of a human being.When you renew yourself, you start afresh. You let the past go and begin a fresh chapter in life.It is pretty tough to let go of the past and start afresh. You keep doing work, and you keep going, repeating the same tasks every day. Life can get hectic and boring if this continues for a long time. At such times, you need to take a pause, rest, think, and start again....

Anglo-American poet Wystan Hugh Auden influenced the poetry of the 20th century a great deal.‘Funeral Blues’ is arguably the most famous poem by WH Auden. Some of the other examples of acclaimed works by this great poet are ‘The Shield Of Achilles’ and ‘The Age Of Anxiety’.Auden was born in 1907 in York, England. He was known for his exceptional intellect and depth of thought. His first book, ‘Poems’, was published with the help of T....

Old age simply refers to the age which one attains by growing old.As a person grows older, they gain experiences and mature. These numerous experiences help understand ideas around life and help people become acts to follow for the younger generation.It is the rule of life: post-birth, a person starts growing older and eventually passes away. Thus, life is a journey filled with numerous adventures from childhood to old age. If you are keen on acquiring wisdom, check out these lovely old age quotes....

Elijah is one of the very popular Hebrew names (not rare) and means ‘Yahweh is my Lord.‘Elijah is an amalgamation of two words, ‘El, ’ meaning God, and ‘Yah,’ which means Jehovah. Interestingly, this name stems from the Old Testament of the Bible, esp. in the ‘Book of Kings 1 and 2.‘Elijah was a Hebrew/Islamic prophet, and the name is pronounced with a strong E at the beginning, which goes EE-lie-juh....

A recent plan, suggestion, or potential course of action—or one being developed, constructed, or invented—is considered a new idea.Without ideas, the development of the human race as a whole dries up and progress is prevented. Ideas have the ability to catalyze global change.They are social evolution’s pioneers. All evolutionary breakthroughs in science, religion, and art begin with mental concepts that eventually manifest physically. The collective human energy is released by ideas....

Benjamin Kubelsky, better known by his stage name Jack Benny, was an American comedian and film actor who rose to prominence in the twentieth century after finding minor success as a violinist in vaudeville.Jack Benny also had a successful radio, television, and film career. The one thing he was famous for was his comedic timing and ability to make people laugh with just a single expression or an awkward pause. The quotes are sourced from the audio recording of ‘The Jack Benny Program’....

If you want your daughter to stand out, giving her a distinctive baby girl name that not many others will have, this is a great place to start.It can be difficult to search the internet for the best baby girl names for your darling daughter. When it comes to baby names, there is no shortage of options.Some choose the name of a family member, while others choose the name of a beloved television or movie actress....

Star blue quartz is one of the most beautiful gemstones on the planet but is also one of the least expensive gemstone varieties due to its sheer abundance.As the name specifies, the gemstone star blue quartz is of blue color. Star blue quartz was designated as the state gemstone of Alabama in the year 1990 against a bill proposed by Senator Don Hale.Star blue quartz is regarded as an extremely exquisite gemstone and is extremely affordable too because of its availability in abundance....

A dragonfly is a flying insect that belongs to the order Odonata that includes damselfly.Dragonflies appear in a combination of yellow, brown, red, and black colors. They are fast, agile flyers with an average cruising speed of 9.9 mph (16 kph) and migrate like birds.Dragonflies have an elongated body, a large head with multifaceted eyes, very short antennae, and two pairs of transparent wings. They have unequal wings meaning that their hindwings are broader than their forewings....

Greyhounds, also known as English hounds, are a popular breed of pet dogs.Greyhounds are tall and muscular dogs known to be one of the fastest among all the dog breeds. They’re amiable and docile dogs who make great pets.Greyhounds were popularly known and widely used as racing greyhounds because of their agile speed. A greyhound can reach a speed of 40 mph (64.3 kph) in a race, and the highest speed recorded is 44 mph (70....

Raising a furry companion can be a rollercoaster journey.One chore that all puppy pet parents struggle with is cleaning up fur. When it comes to dealing with dog hair, dog parents are no exception.Irrespective of dog breeds, puppy hair, dead hairs, and top-coat are a few words that could mean a nightmare, especially if you are an immaculate person. Dog breeds with a double coat of fur or hair shed much more than others....

Brownie recipes are amazing, versatile, and delicious.Brownies are one of the most popular baked desserts in the world. The first brownie was invented in the United States around the end of the 19th century.The brownie is a dense dessert that may be kept fresh for many days without refrigeration at room temperature. You may customize the product’s structure and color to your liking. If you’d like, you may make a variety of different kinds of brownies....

Finding the perfect baby name can be a tough task.You may want to choose a name for your baby that mirrors your son’s great significance in your life. For example, a name that means “the sun” will mirror a lively, energetic and bright son, or you might pick one that means “excellent” or “insightful”.No matter what factors influence your decisions, we have compiled a list of popular names in Japan that you can use right now or save them in your list for later....

Human culture in different countries often takes energy from different colors.Color ebony is one of the most famous wood colors. This word was first used for describing the dark black color in the 15th Century.Ebony got its name from a dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree, which is a South Asian tropical tree. This wood is often used for making piano keys and chess pieces. The elegance extended by the traditional furniture of this color has led to a growth in the demand for various traditional furniture pieces across the world....

Naming your baby is as exciting as it is daunting.When choosing your baby boy’s name you have the opportunity to reflect your family’s heritage or signpost important characteristics which you want to nurture in your child. On the other hand, you can simply pick a cute name that suits your baby and sounds lovely!An Italian name should be at the top of your list of baby boy names, not only are they beautiful to the ear, but they also often have lovely, special meanings too....

Contentment is the state of satisfaction that leads to happiness.The state of such serenity has been praised and preached by various religious teachers and scholars. Even prominent authors and scientists have given famous remarks about the same.A state of contentment is when one has enough and does not desire resources above their needs. Such a state is bliss and only a few people attain it when they realize that everything they own is enough for them and they do not require more than they need....

Today, only the ruins of Babylon remain as an archaeological site around 53 mi (85 km) south of Baghdad but the city of Babylon was once the center of art, learning, and commerce.Babylon was the capital city of the Babylonian empire, and it was first a small town but expanded and gained importance after the fall of the Akkadian empire. The Akkadian empire was divided into the Assyrian empire towards the north and the Babylonian empire towards the south....