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Any ancient cities that were a part of an ancient world empire many years ago make for a popular archeological site in modern times.Mohenjo Daro, Machu Picchu, Mesa Verde, La Ciudad Perdida are some of oldest cities of the ancient workd established many years ago. Most of these cities were a part of an empire in their respective regions worldwide.While centuries have passed, the remains of these cities can still be found in the modern day across the world....

Originally created by Carlo Collodi in ‘The Adventures Of Pinocchio’, 1883, Jiminy Cricket is a character that has been remodeled and reshaped into various forms of fiction with time.Walt Disney took the character and made several adaptations out of it, adding more layers to his character. In the movie, Jiminy Cricket helps Pinocchio realize the several elements of human consciousness and distinguish between the rights and the wrongs, the goods, and the evils....

Geronimo quotes are a perfect blend of wisdom and truth about life, that would spread the word by the chief, the prominent leader, Geronimo.Geronimo was born in 1829 in Arizona when claimed by the Apache folks and even the Mexican Government. Geronimo was the Apache chief and the medicine man of the Apache tribe who died in Oklahoma in 1909.Geronimo was first known by the name Goyahkla that is ’the one who yawns’ but later on, as a bold young man he got he won the name ‘Geronimo’ by standing against the Mexicans....

Facing the northwest border of Asia, Armenia is a country in the southern region of the Caucasus.This Asian country has a rich history and is an ancient country, and the Armenian capital, which is in Yerevan, or the Pink City, is also amongst the world’s oldest cities. Armenia is currently called the Republic of Armenia after its independence in 1918.This country is largely dominated by the Armenian Apostolic Church and the majority of its population is Christian....

The Minotauros or Minotaur was an infamous demonic creature dwelling in the Cretan Labyrinth.It was a bull-headed man; the son of Pasiphae, when she coupled with the Cretan bull. The Minotaur is a half-bull half-man by birth and was created through Cretan Bull and Pasiphae’s peculiar union.This atypical creation of the Minotaur resulted from Minos’s hubris, the uncontrollable anger of Poseidon, and Pasiphae’s eternal lust. King Minos jailed this demon-like creature inside the labyrinth of the Minotaur, a complex maze structure....

This artist is known to keep his life very private but we know a few facts on Akon that you may like to know!Born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, Akon is a very religious man who has never said yes to alcohol or smoking. But that does not make him any less of a sensation in the hip-hop scene.Winner of the BET Hip Hop Award, Billboard Music Award, and Teen Choice Award, Akon is a singer, record producer, and businessman....

Dwarves – they’ve lived in our stories, movies, and fantasy ever since we were children.Whether we loved, hated, or were afraid of them, we always looked forward to having a dwarf pop up in a plot in some form. Much of the character of dwarves are derived from their names.It tells us so much about their personality, and also about what we can expect from them. While we may have read about them and conjured up an image in our little minds, representations of dwarves have evolved since they showed up in movies and games....

Jim Elliot was a Christian apostolic missionary who sacrificed his life for the love of God.Jim Elliot and his friends got killed in Ecuador while working to spread the words of God. Even though he had a weapon for self-protection, he chose not to use it as he believed he was in the service of God.It’s a dark history for Ecuador. Though Jim Elliot sought to bring the people of Ecuador closer to God, his service betrayed him....

There are two public art galleries in the Orlando City Hall.Walt Disney chose to build a theme park in Orlando because this location is in between two important highways and not too far away from the airport. The city also has warm and sunny days adding to its appeal.Orlando city forms the county seat for Orange county, and it is also a city in Florida, United States. As per the census data of 2017, Orlando city has around two million people and gains the 23rd rank in the largest metropolitan area in the U....

Mr. Spock, played most characteristically by the legendary actor Leonard Nimoy, is one of the three important characters in the Star Trek universe, alongside Captain James T. Kirk and Dr. Leonard McCoy.He was famously the first officer and science officer under Captain Kirk aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. Mr. Spock first served as a lieutenant under Captain Pike and later Kirk.Mr. Spock was known for his wide gamut of interests including art, music, literature, and poetry....

Ella Baker was an African-American human rights activist and a proponent of civil rights.She is known for being one of the leading advocates in the civil rights movement. Baker worked in close proximity to Martin Luther King Jr.Ella Baker stood for the eradication of racism within the fabric of American society and staunchly opposed the sexism that was present in the civil rights movement. Her efforts led to the creation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and guaranteed the success of various events and organizations formulated during the civil rights movement....

Fourth of July is a proud day for all Americans, who want to show their respect towards this great country in their unique ways.People love to celebrate the occasion with pool parties, BBQs, and firework displays while grandly expressing their patriotism. Inspirational quotes for the 4th of July can be used as unique invitation ideas and Instagram captions to celebrate American independence.Some popular things associated with the birthday of the United States of America are the colors of its flag – red, blue, and white - plus secret family recipes, sparklers, and remembering its heroes....

Depending on the hardness of the rock, limestone is extracted either by blasting or mechanical excavation.The crushed stone is sorted into different fractions by screening and further processing. The limestone is ground into a finely powdered limestone during the grinding process.Want to know more about this rock? Proceed further to learn more facts in this article.Properties Of LimestoneLimestones are the most important sediment rocks per the Sedimentary Rocks Mineralogy and Classification....

While preparing a list of ‘Mickey Mouse’ Disney characters’ names, all of Mickey’s friends’ names from the famous cartoon series will certainly feature.The ‘Mickey Mouse’ series started in 1928 and is the mascot of Walt Disney. The cartoon ‘Mickey Mouse’ soon became extremely popular among kids and this cartoon character was welcomed by the whole world.The show is extremely fun to watch. It shares dreams and aspirations along with family values in kids....

Pop culture has gifted us with some amazing, hilarious characters.People have different tastes in genres. Some people like their TV shows to be fun and easy-going and others prefer something deep.Each character has their own unique stories. A part of us relates to our favorite character from television sitcoms. We tend to adopt their styles and become more like them. Funny characters from our favorite television sitcoms tend to attract us more often....

Ben Okri quotes are famous lines by Ben Okri in the postmodern and postcolonial eras.Known for his contribution to literature, Ben Okri is a poet, essayist, anthologist, and aphorist. This article shows how his creative selection of words describing postmodern society has left the world in awe.Having gathered life lessons from witnessing the Nigerian Civil War, these Ben Okri quotes are derived from his books, including ‘Flowers And Shadows’, ‘Songs Of Enchantment’, ‘Tales Of Freedom’, ‘The Infinite Riches’, ‘The Famished Road’, ‘The Age Of Magic’, and ‘Dangerous Love’....

The Arctic is a polar area situated in the far north of the planet.The Arctic Ocean, neighboring waters, and areas of Canada, Alaska (USA), Greenland (Denmark), Finland, Iceland, Russia, Sweden, and Norway make up the Arctic. Snow and ice cover the land in the Arctic region, with mostly treeless arctic permafrost (permanently frozen subterranean ice) including tundra.Many sites in the Arctic circle have seasonal sea ice, popularly also known as Arctic ice....

Birds are classified as omnivorous vertebrates, as they survive on both plant and animal-based food, and have a spinal cord that controls their nervous system.Most of their body functions and structure are similar to mammals, but scientists have discovered that whilst the respiratory system of birds is mostly similar to that of mammals, it is actually quite sensitive.It is believed that birds have the best and most efficient respiratory systems. There are some organs in a bird’s respiratory system that cannot be found in mammals, which makes it easier for the birds to consume a lot of fresh air to generate the energy required for flying....

Chickens are unique domestic birds, and you may have wondered what you can feed to them.Chickens are renowned for their eggs that make up tasty and healthy omelets, delicious breakfast dishes, and sumptuous meals. The list of dishes you can make from chicken meat and eggs is extensive.Here are some fun facts for our flightless fowl enthusiasts! Backyard chickens are extremely loud and noisy and will sometimes fly away in search of food if not provided with a healthy diet for hatching their eggs....

Guinea pigs are smaller rodents who are extremely cute and cuddly.They are herbivorous in nature and spend most of their time eating hay and veggies. They also eat other items like fruits to meet their nutrient requirements.Guinea pigs are easy to feed animals that cause no problems while feeding. Moreover, guinea pigs are all-time hungry animals. They need a continuous supply of food so that they can kill their hunger.Guinea pigs generally eat hay and vegetables....