Olympic Games 2012 Opens in London
Queen Elizabeth II declared open the Games of London in today’s spectacular opening ceremony which showcased British history, music and literature. “Inspire a generation.” This motto conveys the spirit of the Summer Olympics. Over 10,000 athletes from 204 countries converged in the historic city of London to rekindle the passion for Olympic glory. The city […]
Read MoreInteresting Facts about Olympic Games
Are you aware when and how the Olympic games started? This is actually a kind of festival, which is done in honor of the Greek god Zeus. This festival and games were commonly held in a rural sanctuary called Olympia. The athletes who participated in these events were all male from the different parts of […]
Read MoreInteresting Places to See in London
London is ready for the forthcoming Summer Olympics this July 27 – August 12, 2012. This will be London’s third time to host the modern Olympics since 1908 when the country made a historic rise in athletic supremacy winning a total of 146 medals with the US trailing behind winning 47 medals at second place. […]
Read MoreSuper Trees in Singapore’s National Park
Singapore has been the talk of the town in recent weeks. For the first time locals and visitors were able to take a closer look at one of horticulture’s engineering marvels – the Super Trees. These fantastic, futuristic-looking trees are the highlights of one of Singapore’s national parks, the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay. This […]
Read MoreInteresting Facts about Birds
Migratory birds Birds are fascinating creatures that can do a lot of amazing feats. Even in ancient times, they have inspired earthbound people to reach for the open sky. Science has revealed the secret as to how birds defy gravity and has later become the principle behind aerodynamics used in aviation technology. Birds have a […]
Read MoreTop 5 Cleanest Cities in the World
Calgary Canada The cleanest city is not judged by looking on just one specific place or angle. You have to consider the entire structure of the city – its waste control, human health and insights of the people residing in the certain place. Many cities considered to be the cleanest ones are usually those that […]
Read MoreInteresting Tips to Handle Talk Backs
- JW
- July 8, 2012
For parents, there’s nothing more frustrating than dealing with a child who talks back in the middle of conversation, especially when reprimanding or correcting them. Have you ever wondered why this scenario always happens in every home? It often gets down to an endless verbal battle with the child, not knowing that it will only […]
Read MoreHeat Waves and Wildfires Hit U.S.
Record-high temperatures causing heat wave and deadly storms continue to hit many states in America. Thousands of people have been affected by the power outage when a deadly heat-driven storm hit the eastern United States last Friday.The worst hit areas are West Virginia, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Power companies have been in full force […]
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