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The kingdom of Benin holds a special place in the history of Nigeria.The legendary Benin kingdom was located in the coastal region of West Africa and comprised the area that currently forms the modern nation-state of Nigeria. The kingdom’s capital was Benin City, a historically significant city that is presently the fourth-largest city of modern Nigeria.Traces of this culture can be found in the museums of Nigeria. Although most of the natural treasures were taken away by the British, some of them still remain in the country of their origin....

Daisies share their family of flowers with sunflowers and asters.Daisies belong to the family Asteraceae, the species Bellis perennis. The daisy flower is native to certain parts of Europe, but today it can be found on every continent of the world except Antarctica.Due to the daisy’s widespread growth, this flower is mentioned in several cultural references all over the world. Most popularly, the daisy flower is considered by some to be a symbol of hope, innocence, new beginnings, positive energy, and fun....

Lemons are a popular fruit used to flavor drinks, food, cakes and more.Citrus trees usually take seven to nine years to grow flowers and fruits. Sometimes, citrus trees grow long and thorny.If you would like to plant citrus trees, you may want to move the seeds to a sunny location and maintain it properly, helping them to produce their fruit. Watering is mandatory for ground-planted citrus plants or trees. You can water your trees once a week, and if there is rainfall, your tree will have a water source already....

Winnie the Pooh Day is coming up this January 18th, and to commemorate everyone’s favourite silly old bear we’ve put together a list of his and the Hundred Acre Wood gang’s wisest, funniest, most heartwarming quotes. A whole 94 years on from A. A. Milne’s original creation, this day not only marks the author’s birthday but also proves that this beloved bear will be spreading joy and inspiring kids (and adults!...

Have you ever come out of that long shower after a tiring day and noticed that your fingers look like dry raisins?Well, that is quite common and also dangerous in some aspects. The term is pruney fingers, and this happens quite naturally.The human body is quite a splendor, and there are several things that we don’t understand the reason for or don’t think about until suddenly someone points it out to us one day....

Sometimes the heart sulks and time seems difficult to pass.This is when you want to keep believing that someday things will change. Be it love or the whole world you still want to find something, someday, to keep you going each day and know it will be alright.Someday quotes help you in ways you don’t know. A single quote might click and just brighten up your day. That is when you know that you have it in you and no matter what the world says you want to and will fight against all odds....

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt.Cairo is an important city as it is the stronghold of the finance and economic production of Egypt. The official language in Cairo is Egyptian Arabic.Cairo is a wonderful city that has a unique blend of old Cairo with that of the modern city. The city is quite near the Suez canal as only 75 mi (120 km) separates them. The father of all African rivers, the River Nile flows right through this city....

‘The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly’ is often referred to as the ‘definitive Spaghetti western’.Set during the Civil War, the film concerns a bounty hunter, a bandit, and a mercenary in search of buried treasure. These three main characters are the titular sobriquets - Tuco the Mexican bandit as ‘The Ugly’, Angel Eyes the merc as ‘The Bad’, and the unnamed bounty hunter, a.k.a Blondie, as ‘The Good’.The film is considered a part of the ‘Dollars Trilogy’ (with ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ and ‘For A Few Dollars More’)....

‘National Treasure’ is a movie based on the attempts of Benjamin Gates to steal the declaration and find the treasure before his counterpart Ian Howe.Even though the movie is a dramatic fiction, the events are inspired from the true story of Operation Yewtree. The movie was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Jon Turteltaub.The movie stars Justin Bartha and Jon Voight apart from Nicolas cage in the lead roles. It was released across United States in 2004....

Punxsutawney Phil and Phil Connors, go head to head to predict the weather, but something goes terribly wrong.Bill Murray in ‘Groundhog Day’ plays an arrogant weatherperson, who is very shallow and hates Groundhog Day. But who knew that the day was going to last a lifetime for him?‘Groundhog Day’ is one of the best romantic comedies out there. The movie delivers its point clearly and it knows its audience. This is a movie to watch if you want a positive perspective and want to be encouraged....

King Solomon quotes covers quotes about life, love, death, and wisdom, which will enhance your wisdom and understanding.King Soloman was a wise, affluent, and biblical King of Israel who also embraced the art of poetry and he built the first Temple of Jerusalem. He bestowed the best of his realm and painted hues of prosperity in Israel.King Solomon is acclaimed in the stories of the bible to be the wisest man as he was offered to ask anything from God, and he chose wisdom so that he could have a better-understanding heart for his people....

The talking drum might be weird to hear about, but it no doubt exists in the many cultures of West Africa.The talking drum has two drum heads, which were played to match the tone of human speech. The leather cords are connected to the two drum heads, which makes it easier to play and match the pitch by varying the sound.It was created at the beginning of the 18th century. The drum is carried by the drummer between the body and arm parts....

The preschool phase is surreal and a great learning experience!There is so much anticipation and enthrallment when you step out to the school for the very first time! And there is so much new to explore and learn about different things.Kindergarten is every child’s fun learning experience. It is like a play party phase before entering real school and learning! Children aged right from 3 years to the age of 7 get to attend kindergarten....

John Graham Mellor also known as Joe Strummer was a famous British punk, musician and performer.He was a singer, songwriter, composer and also a radio host. He was well known as the vocalist and co-founder of the punk rock band ‘The Clash’.His popular work as a musician also led him to explore other genres of the media. He did many television and radio shows which added to his fame. A quote “Ignore alien orders” written on his guitar created quite an inquisition among the fans back in the ’70s....

In ‘Star Trek’, the planet of Bajor was an important and mysterious place where extraterrestrial species lived.These extraterrestrial species living on the planet of Bajor are called Bajorans. The Bajoran species was seen predominantly in the television series of ‘Star Trek’ called ‘Deep Space Nine.‘The humanoid race of bajoran was native to the Alpha Quadrant and had some of the richest history of species in ‘Star Trek’ ever. The society of the Bajorans was deeply spiritual and many Bajorans worshipped in the celestial temple....

Charrs are a feline alien species that are found in Eastern Tyria. They are a heavily militarized society that is very irreligious and views all mystery and magic as a tool to more and more wins in battle. Everyone in society is raised as a warrior from birth.Their entire society and its leadership are organized along a regimented line of command that everyone in the society accepts. Cubs are raised societally even though Charrs mate for life....

Tortles are fantasy creatures from the hugely successful role-playing game (RPG) Dungeons & Dragons.Dungeons and Dragons, popularly known as DnD, was first published in 1974. It remains a major player in the RPG world even today.The game has won several awards and remained a best seller for many years. One of the reasons for its popularity can be attributed to the fact that the game lets players create their own character....

Most of us know what fate is but not everyone believes in it.People often say that things happen thanks to fate, that it was written in the stars. But not everyone is sure exactly how fate works.Human life is full of troubles and opportunities. Certain situations are in our control, and some are not. Many people believe that the situations that are not in our control are instead controlled by fate....

Diet soda is advertised to be a sugar-free and fat-free alternative, but it actually just as harmful!Most people around the world drink soda or have at least tried such sugary drinks once in their lifetime. Whether it be club soda, or regular soda, these sugar, and caffeine-loaded beverages are likely to wreak havoc once they are inside your body.Rich in carbs, sugar, and phosphoric and citric acids, soda is hardly a great choice for you if you have been wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle....

Good habits can make all the difference in life.Good habits are worth nurturing and turning into successful habits to bring in positive life changes. It may not be an easy task but with motivation, self-control, and a strong will, good habits can be woven into daily life routine.Developing successful habits towards positive thinking, regular exercise, balanced diet, sleeping on time, cleaning up, good manners, mindfulness, managing time, being content, setting goals, spending wisely, planning your day are successful habits that one should practice....