Did you know…the majority of wildlife can glow in the dark?
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Sunday, May 12, 2024
The Red Fort
An old fort in Delhi, this was historically the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Construction on the fort began in 1639, and it’s thought that the architect who designed it also constructed the Taj Mahal. Most of the fort was sadly demolished after the Indian Rebellion in 1857, although the artwork and jewels had already been taken in 1739.
These days, the Indian Prime Minister raises the Indian flag at the main gate and gives a speech as part of the celebrations of India’s Independence.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Unicorn Day
Did you know…in 1577 the explorer Martin Frobisher presented a narwhal tusk to Queen Elizabeth I. It is unknown if he knew it was a narwhal tusk instead of the unicorn horn he proclaimed. Regardless, it became known as the Horn of Windsor…
Canterbury Cathedral
Founded in 597 AD, the cathedral is part of a World Heritage Site. It has been rebuilt many times over the years, due to fires and expansion...
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