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Do you know who invented the light bulb? That’s right! It was Thomas Edison. Here are some fun facts to share about Edison: Thomas Edison was a self-made physicist, inventor, and businessman who held around 1000 patents for his inventions. At the age of 12, Thomas developed hearing loss due to various diseases. He was […]
We all know the great Mr. Bean! The actor who plays this funny character is Rowan Atkinson. Did you know that Rowan himself has a mild stammering problem while speaking? No wonder Mr. Bean barely speaks in his episodes/movies. Rowan Atkinson had initially faced back-to-back auditions because he was told that he didn’t have a […]
Do you know about Stephan Hawking? He was one of the most influential British scientists in history? Stephan Hawking is known for explaining the origins of the universe and black holes. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), and was told that he had only two years to live! […]
We all know our dining etiquettes…but did you know that dining manners are really different in some cultures? Here are some dining etiquettes of the Mexican culture: Families at the dining table do not begin eating until and unless the host says, “Buen provecho!” which means enjoy. Mexicans do not switch forks and knives. The […]
Do you know about all the amazing festivals in China? Here are some cool facts you can share: The moon festival (also called mid-autumn festival) celebrates family reunions and pays tribute to the harvest gods. People sit around eating bean filled sweet pastries called mooncakes! Now that’s interesting. The Dragon Boat festival (which happens around […]
Do you know about all the fun, engaging festivals in Korean culture? Here are some exciting things to know about Korean celebrations! -In the Boryeoung Mud Festival, you get to enjoy sliding and playing in the mud! Now you may think that’s gross, but mud is specially used for its mineral rich benefits. The festival […]
Did you know that Chinese festive foods have special meanings to them? Here are a few famous Chinese delicacies that you can share with everyone and even try yourself! The Chinese dumplings are pockets of dough filled with yummy vegetables and/or meats. It looks like a small ingot (a block of metal made of gold […]
Do you know about all the fun events that happen at Japanese festivals? Here are some exciting festival facts to share with your friends: One of the biggest festivals in Japan is Kanda Matsuri, a one-week event of parades and dances! People carry portable shrines on the streets during the celebration in May. These shrines […]
Harry Potter, the boy who lived, the boy with the scar. He was a great wizard of all times but an even better friend and a child. This boy who went to defeat Lord Voldemort and created history has taught us many life lessons. Choose your friends wisely – Our environment and the people we […]