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Legends are historical stories that aren’t always proven to be entirely true.A legend can also refer to an inspirational person who has created history and is remembered for the impact that they have created through their work or personality. Legends are basically a part of folklore that is realistic in nature.However, at times a legend is altered in order to fit the time and age. A sub-category named urban legend has become very popular these days....

In this article, we’re going to look at the history of Howrah Bridge and learn some wonderful facts about the Howrah Bridge.This bridge was initially the ‘New Howrah Bridge’ as commissioned in 1943 because it took the place of a pontoon bridge linking Kolkata (Calcutta) and Howrah. It was later renamed on June 14, 1965, to Rabindra Setu after Rabindranath Tagore, a well-known Bengali poet and the first Indian Nobel prize winner....

‘‘Dune’ was written by Frank Herbert and was published in 1965. Dune, also known as the Dune Chronicles, is an American science fiction media franchise that originated with the 1965 novel ’Dune’ by Frank Herbert. ‘Dune’ is a futuristic novel about Paul Atreides and his family, who take over the planet of Arrakis. It was later adapted into a 1984 film by the same name, a 2000’s television miniseries, and a 2021 film....

Lemongrass is a popular herb that is known for its aroma.It is a tropical plant native to southeast Asia, often grown in North America, South America, Australia, and Africa.Lemongrass is a prominent member of the grass family Poaceae, and its scientific name is Cymbopogon citratus. In addition to its distinct aroma, lemongrass has a citrus flavor, contributing to its popular use in the culinary world.The aromatic features of the herb also make it quite sought after....

Once the state capital of Georgia, Augusta demonstrates how small city comforts and big living could co-exist in the United States of America.Situated close to the border of South Carolina, Augusta is one of the perfect places to visit for those who look for southern hospitality and great tourist attractions. Find out lesser-known facts about the city of Augusta, Georgia, by reading further.Augusta, Georgia, is regarded as the ideal place for southern travelers....

The Aquila constellation is one of 88 constellations officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union.It is located in the Northern Hemisphere and contains many bright stars. The constellation’s name in Latin means ’eagle’.The Aquila constellation was first cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century AD. This constellation situated on the celestial equator was found along with Antinous, which is now an obsolete constellation.The Babylonian Eagle (MUL.A.MUSHEN) is likely to have been the inspiration for the Greek Aquila, which is likewise in the same region as the Greek constellation....

Cottages are beautiful idyllic houses where you can just go to de-stress or stay when you are on trips, whether it’s a vacation rental or a holiday home.It can be a challenge to find house names or the perfect names for a beach house. Or perhaps you want to give your house a cottage name to give it some character.Choosing a cottage is a very important endeavor, especially if you want a name to perfectly encapsulate the character of the house....

Traveling at the speed of 11 miles per second (mps) (17.7 kps), Voyager 1 has made us more familiar with many planets!Voyager 1 has not only thrown more light on planets such as Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, and Saturn, but it has also now entered interstellar space, becoming the first spacecraft from Earth to do so!One of the many great facts about Voyager 1 is that it carries an emblem of love and friendship for any alien living beings that many come across this spacecraft in the future during its expeditions in outer space....

A setback could be an obstacle or failure which pushes you down in life. It’s one’s own decision to look at a setback and either become disheartened by it or face it head-on. We have some inspirational quotes about setbacks to put you in a great headspace.These quotes will help you in kindling that fire within so you don’t give up and keep moving forward even during challenging times. For more inspirational quotes, check out keep going quotes and keep trying quotes....

Mom makes a family and moms deserve to laugh the loudest and more often for the role they etch out for themselves.Funny mom quotes are not just a good thing for women who are mothers but also for the families and children. Mothers are amazing at whatever do, they do not have a manual and no amount of books can help them.But they still learn on the job and strive to excel in it....

For thousands of years, alpacas and llamas have worked for humans as their means of transportation.These creatures have been used for the production of fleece as well. Both species belong to the Camelid family of camels and are mostly found in parts of Bolivia and Peru as well.The lamoid species consists of four different species. Alpacas, llamas, vicua and guanaco. From which the latter two are wild species. Although telling the difference between llamas and alpacas can be challenging, the difference between the two, both llamas and alpacas can be seen if you look closely....

Do you want a name for your little boy that is both powerful yet graceful?Strong yet soft? Welcome to the new generation of baby names, where gentle options roll off the tongue like honey.But, what makes for boy baby names that have that gentle soft sound many people love? Names that end in ley, in fact the top 65 that we have compiled, tend to be loved by those seeking a soft boy name and have the added bonus that many have several syllables which helps the flow....

Zucchinis originally came from northern Italy in the 19th century.Zucchini is a healthy addition to your chickens’ diet as it contains vitamins and minerals. Its fiber content is both soluble and insoluble.Zucchini is the word used in America, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada to describe this dark green summer squash. Zucchini can be cultivated under all climatic conditions. Zucchinis are packed with minerals, vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and loads of water which is beneficial for a chicken’s health....

Christmas trees are a part of agriculture that are grown in tree farms.Three seedlings are planted in place of a single harvested Christmas tree. More than 15,000 farms grow these trees in the US and a large number of people are employed in this field.Previously, the Christmas trees were developed on less nutrient soil in abandoned fields. Now, most of them are cultivated on a large scale on the farms and about 1,000,000 ac (404685....

We all love to sleep in peace.But are we really that secure when we think about it? Rabbits, including the ones we so lovingly raise in the comforts of our homes, do not seem to think so.If we were under constant fear of something happening to us or something attacking us, we would hesitate to just drop our guards and sleep no matter how tired we may be.Having pets is in some ways similar to having children of our own....

With winter comes Christmas and the jolly sight of many families making snowmen in their front yard.Snowmen have always been a popular icon for the wintertime, making their way onto mugs of hot cocoa, greeting cards, wrapping paper, and almost everything related to Christmas! But, how did snowmen come to be?Are you wondering how they came from being crude sculptures made by people to pass the time, to the adorable, jolly snowman that we know and love today?...

Mice are a popular tiny and cute animal.Mice have pointed snouts with rounded ears, scaly tails as long as their body length, and a very high breeding rate. Mice, as you may know, are smaller than rats.A mouse is commonly found in every house. They are well known to invade homes for better shelter and ample food. Do you know why most rhymes and the Disney famous character, Michael Theodore Mouse, also known as Mickey mouse, are common house mice?...

Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, it is the most populous city in the country. The city is widely known for its neo-futuristic architecture and technologies along with some of the world’s largest shopping malls and tallest skyscrapers.This metropolitan with its spectacular Palm Islands is one of the most unique cities in the world....

History is the most outstanding teacher and the most acceptable method of safeguarding a glorifying past.It is not always a dull, monotonous lecture you were forced to sit in for your history class. Unlike what millennials may feel today, there are many things to learn from the past, especially learning from failures and learning from the mistakes committed by our ancestors.Thus, history is a chapter of caution and an element of fascination....

Book lovers, coming-of-age fans and literary fanatics, listen up!‘Little Women’, written by Louisa May Alcott is a fantastic and classic coming-of-age novel.If you are a book-lover, you must have faced the challenge of finding a good book. “Watch and pray, dear, never get tired of trying, and never think it is impossible to conquer your fault” is a Louisa May Alcott quote that says that good friends are just as rare to find as good books....