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Thought of the Day: Fish

If humans can’t see air, can fish see water? Fish live in water and their eyes are adapted to see in their underwater environment, just as human eyes are adapted to see in air. While humans cannot see air, fish cannot see the air either, but they can see the water in which they live.Continue reading “Thought of the Day: Fish”

This Day in History: April 12th

Here are 10 significant events that happened on April 12 throughout history: 1861 – The American Civil War began when Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. 1945 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt died in Warm Springs, Georgia. He was succeeded by Vice President Harry S. Truman. 1961 – Yuri Gagarin became theContinue reading “This Day in History: April 12th”

This Day in History: April 6th

Here are 10 important things that happened in history on April 6: 1896: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. 1909: Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole. 1917: The United States entered World War I. 1930: Mahatma Gandhi began his Salt March in India, a major protest against BritishContinue reading “This Day in History: April 6th”

The 10 best Baby Quotes of all time?

Here my ten favourite quotes on babies: 1. “A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” – Carl Sandburg2. “Babies are such a nice way to start people.” – Don Herold3. “A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” – Frank A. Clark4. “A babyContinue reading “The 10 best Baby Quotes of all time?”

The Sage invents Bingo

Once upon a time, in a land far away,Lived a wise old Sage, known for his wit and his sway,He sat and thought until an idea to him came,And he said aloud, “Why not invent a new game?” With a spark in his eye and a smile on his face,He set out to craft aContinue reading “The Sage invents Bingo”

Thought of the Day: Murder

Left handed people are less likely to get away with murder. Oh, but it is not true that left-handed people are less likely to get away with murder! There is no scientific evidence to support the idea that left-handed people are more likely to commit crimes or be caught for them. In fact, handedness hasContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Murder”

This Day in History: April 4th

Here are ten significant events that occurred on April 4th throughout history: 1581: Francis Drake is knighted by Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship, the Golden Hind. 1818: Congress adopts the flag of the United States, with 13 red and white stripes and a blue field with 20 stars. 1841: William Henry Harrison, theContinue reading “This Day in History: April 4th”

Advice of the Day: Bad Grades

When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she’s on the phone. Showing a bad grade to your mom while she is on the phone might not be the most effective way to communicate about your academic struggles, as she might be preoccupied with her phone conversation and notContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Bad Grades”

This Day in History: April 3rd

Here are ten significant events that occurred on April 3rd throughout history: 1043: Edward the Confessor is crowned as King of England. 1860: The first successful Pony Express run from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California takes place, with the delivery of the first mail pouch. 1882: American outlaw Jesse James is shot and killedContinue reading “This Day in History: April 3rd”

Joke of the Day: History

Need to find out the cost of buying one of those Elizabethan circular neck garments for a fancy dress party. Can anyone give me a ruff estimate? What do you call your average ancient Greek? Mediocrates. 100 years ago everyone had a horse and only the rich had cars. Nowadays everyone has a car andContinue reading “Joke of the Day: History”