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Halloween is the night prior to All Saints Day, which is celebrated on November 1.Halloween is celebrated on October 31 every year. It is celebrated to keep the spirits away, which are known to arrive on the night of Halloween.The modern-day concept of Halloween was mainly adopted by the Celtic people. They celebrated a festival called the Samhain. In this festival, the people were seen to be dressing up in various costumes and light bonfires....

In science fiction, Steampunk is a genre that incorporates retrofuturistic designs and aesthetics based on steam power.Invented in the late 19th century, Steampunk names have a Victorian touch to them. Most of the names can be found in many steampunk name generator sites.Yet, these Victorian names generator and steampunk names generator fail to give proper references to these names. We have compiled this comprehensive list of steampunk names with meanings for that purpose....

This purplish color referred to as mauve has gained huge popularity in the social media world as well ever since its creation long back in history.Mauve color evokes a feeling of decadence, youth, and femininity. Purity and devotion are also two elements associated with the color.Most people who choose the color mauve as their favorite are seen as idealistic and pure. They are also criticized for being hopeless romantics and too dreamy....

Charles Darwin is a forever known scientist, a person who made consistent and amazing discoveries.Charles Darwin, a famous name in history, best known for ‘The Voyage Of The Beagle’. This was a ship that Charles Darwin used to travel to the Galapagos Islands.Darwin is famous for his contributions to the world of science. Charles Darwin was a British geologist, naturalist, and biologist. Charles Darwin’s full name is Charles Robert Darwin. Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury in the United Kingdom....

Between 1271 and 1295, Marco Polo traveled the silk road.‘The Travels of Marco Polo’ is a book recording Marco Polo’s adventures. It was the first look by Europeans into the world of Asia. Niccolò Polo and Maffeo, the father and uncle of Marco Polo, were merchants, and he learned the trade from them. They also traveled through Asia and met Kublai Khan of China. Marco Polo traveled with his father and his uncle on his first journey....

There’s something irresistible about a nature-inspired baby name. They bring to mind the wonders of the natural world around us - so it’s no surprise that more and more parents are choosing earth inspired names for their new baby.Earthy names manage to feel both fresh and timeless - with just a touch of hippy free love and creativity. Think trees, mountains, herbs, flowers and plants, valleys, the ever-changing weather - in fact, anything that brings to mind the world outside your window....

You can’t talk of the history of colonial America without beginning with the Mayflower.The Mayflower had played a significant role in forming the history of modern-day America. The ship sailed from England to Cape Cod Bay in 1620 with 102 passengers.Some records state that one child was born on the ship. 41 Mayflower passengers, called pilgrims, were running for religious freedom. History says that English protestants lived in Holland as separatists and were considered illegal radicals by England....

The year 1919 changed the trajectory of history forever.This was the year in which the Treaty of Versailles was signed, which ended the Great War. Inspired by this event, 1919 saw major changes and developments in world events, sports, and inventions.1919 was the 19th year of the 20th century and the last year of the 1910s decade. The most important events of the year included the signing of the Versailles treaty to end World War I; the future of prohibition in the United States was set in this year; civil resistance was in full force against British rule in India and Afghanistan; in MLB, the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series, overthrowing the Red Sox, and the world was still battling the epidemic of influenza....

Bring out your notebooks for the following quotes will not just take you through a reading experience but a learning experience.‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas explores its way through the journey of a 16 year old teenage girl, Starr Carter, who struggles her way navigating racial boundaries whilst being subjected to police brutality as well. She also witnesses the death of her black friend at the hands of the police....

‘The Things They Carried’ written by Tim O’Brien is a book of eleven short stories based on the Vietnam War, and the lives of the soliders who fought in it.The stories presented in the book are linked to each other. ‘The Things They Carried’ was written by the author after returning from the Vietnam War himself.O’Brien wanted to write the book in response to the attitudes he saw in people back home in the USA....

‘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’)....

‘The Lorax’ is a popular kids’ book written by Dr. Seuss which was published in 1971.It is a fictional story written in verse form and send a message about the devastating environmental effects caused by deforestation due to unethical logging. The most important character in the film is the Lorax himself, who is an orange bearded creature most famously known as the one who “speaks for the trees”, which means that he is a defender of nature and all things green....

The Holy Rosary in the sense of ‘crown of roses’ is also known as the Dominican Rosary.The Holy Rosary refers to a set of prayers used in the Catholic Church. It is also referred to as the string of knots or beads used to count the component prayers.When concerning the prayer, the word is typically capitalized (‘The Rosary’, as is customary for different names of prayers, like ‘The Lord’s Prayer’, and ‘The Hail Mary’); when concerning the beads, it’s written with a lower-case initial letter (‘a rosary bead’)....

The Wheels of Time books are a part of a fantasy novel series written by author Robert Jordan.The novel series has 14 volumes among which Robert Jordan wrote twelve of them himself. The rest were completed by author Brandon Sanderson.Robert Jordan was the pen name of James Oliver Rigney Jr. While he was writing his twelfth book, the author died. Before his death, Robert Jordan wrote down notes to complete the rest of the novel and brought in Brandon Sanderson to complete it....

We all have a dark side that we don’t reveal to the world.No matter how bright we shine, we still have our weak days, and that’s fine because weak days don’t make you weaker. It makes you strong enough to shine even brighter.Inspiration awakens us to new possibilities by allowing us to transcend our ordinary experiences. It propels a person from apathy to opportunity and transforms how they perceive their capabilities and limitations in life....

Every person experiences a struggling period in their lives where they learn, and understand the wonders of life precisely.“Your problem is to bridge the gap which exists between where you are now and the goal you intend to reach”, Earl Nightingale describes the significance of the bridge and how it helps one to travel through the hard phase of our lives. The bridge is a path and a direction that motivates us to move towards enlightened life....

‘The Matrix’ series has a total of four films and is all about a cyberpunk story about the fall of mankind due to the development of AI.It was created by writer-directors, the Wachowskis and produced by Joel Silver. It is owned by The Warner Bros.The storyline takes place in a virtual reality system called The Matrix, which is used as a power source. Occasionally, some dangerous prisoners break free from the system and are then pursued both inside and outside of The Matrix....

Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1933, to Sarah Frances and Quincy Delight Jones.He is an American producer, composer, songwriter, arranger, and television producer. He has worked in the entertainment sector for 70 years and has received 28 Grammy Awards, 80 Grammy Award nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992.Jones first gained notoriety in the ’50s as a jazz conductor and arranger before composing pop songs and film themes....

Brazilian baby names are extremely important for parents of a Brazilian baby girl.You will be surprised to note that not only Portuguese but several Brazilian baby names also have Spanish and German origins as well. Maria and Mariana are the most popular Brazilian names for girls, while Lucas and Pedro are the bright options for parents with a newborn son.Do all Brazil female names begin with J? Which are the most popular ancient names of female in Brazil?...

Unique business name ideas are highly sought after by people interested in the hair, beauty, nail salon business.In the extremely competitive beauty salon business, the name must be related to the USP of the business. Some of the popular business name ideas are Inspirations Salon Beauty Bar, Solo Salon, The Beauty, Cute Cut, Big Tease Salon, The Beauty With Grace Salon, Beauty Garden & Spa, and more.Choosing a name, especially a cute and unique salon name is extremely important for increasing the chances of success....