Super-strong Mortar
The Great Wall of China is one of the oldest, largest, and most celebrated achievements of human ingenuity. The archaeological survey found that the entire wall is 8 852 km and...
Interesting Facts
Big Ben taking some time out.
The chimes of Big Ben will rarely be heard during the next four years. It is not for the first time the iconic landmark has required maintenance. In 1958 Big...
New RBS £10 note featuring Scottish astronomer Mary Somerville to be released in October
The Royal Bank of Scotland’s brand new polymer £10 note featuring pioneering Scottish scientist Mary Somerville is to be issued on 4 October. The note will have the secure features put in...
The Revolution in American Breakfast
Today, the typical American grocery store might devote an entire aisle to breakfast cereal, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, boxed cereals were an invention of the 20th...
Beautiful Homes Solving the Problems of Modern Design
Spanish designer Fran Silvestre is making some of the best houses in the world by not giving up on simplicity. Silvestre and Alfaro Hofmann have pioneered a holistic approach to...
Sages were teachers in India
The education in India has a rich and interesting history. It is believed that in the ancient days, the education was imparted orally by the sages and the scholars and...
The Sculptor Wants to Turn Your House Into a Clock
Rick Hale makes art out of large-scale wooden daisy wheels, worm gears, grasshopper escapements, and more. Rick Hale is a self-taught clockmaker based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, building phenomenal large-scale clocks...
Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
As early as 1096, teaching had already started in Oxford. By 1249, the University of Oxford had grown into a full-fledged university, replete with student housing at the school’s three...
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We find in a pet a soul filled with endless love and unwavering loyalty: National Pet Day
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Rainbow Meadows: an enterprise that changes the life of horses for the better
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“Building a Thriving Industry Together!” HACIA’s 44th Annual Awards Banquet
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Is it possible to save native U.S. ecosystems from the harmful invasion of alien earthworms?
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5th Annual Women in Real Estate Summit in Chicago, IL
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The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra invites music lovers to its wonderful classical events
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SeaWorld Orlando in Florida: a place of most immersive and memorable experiences
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What is the future of retail? The forecast of the industry’s key decision-makers.
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“I want to be a supportive mentor to other scientists”: Hawa Racine Thiam, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Stanford, CA
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Celebration of the 2024 Chicago Titan 100 award winners in Chicago, ILL
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Long Work days May Be Bad for Your Heart
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Should We Be Buying Iodized Salt?
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Euro zone business growth solid in July – PMI
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THE MARIINSKY BALLET OPENS ITS NEW SEASON WITH DON QUIXOTE, 24 JULY
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Time is running out for seniors to get a lifetime pass to US national parks for just $10
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The world’s best airline has been announced for 2017
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Researchers Discover How To Enhance Memories During Sleep… By Triggering Brain Waves
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Artist Hugo Wilson on Myths, Human Nature, and Why Painting Matters.
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Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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Specialized Foster Care Open House
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The best new picture books and novels: children’s books roundup:
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The cornerstone of being a good grandparent
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You wish to start a successful blog? Great idea!
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A genuine starin the classical music world: Dmitri Hvorostovsky
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Astounding Buenos Aires
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Female entrepreneurs in South of England most likely to be labelled as ‘overbearing’, a ‘working mum’ or ‘ruthless’
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In the home of the future
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Crystal blue water, silky sand and tranquility: Hong Kong sights
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A strange green light in the sky of West Australia
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Britain’s coral reefs and marine wildlife are equal to their tropical counterparts