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An acronym is a form of abbreviation of several words in such a way that the abbreviation itself forms a pronounceable word. An example of an acron...

An acronym is a form of abbreviation of several words in such a way that the abbreviation itself forms a pronounceable word. An example of an acron...

In a Shakespearean play, a character requests wine with toast in it, which was a common practice at the time due to the bad quality of acidic wine,...

Avocado trees need love! They do not self-pollinate, and need another avocado tree close by to bear fruits. For the Aztec, the avocado was a symbol...

Thymus vulgaris is a small perennial of the mint family producing small flowers. The dried leaves, thyme, symbolised courage in ancient Greece, and...

Many ancient cultures believed that smoke carried prayers to the heavens, which is why today we make wishes before blowing out birthday candles.

There are people who are afraid of wine. There is even a name for those around the world who hate wine - “oenophobia”. In contrast, there are those...

Hugging increases the level of oxytocin in the brain, and helps to lower blood pressure, reducing stress and fatigue, boosting the immune system, r...

First ever commercial Christmas card was produced in London featured a family drinking wine. That same card printed in 1843, was sold in 2014 for a...

For centuries until the kingdoms in the UK united, the flag of the union jack was restricted to use at sea. This was the likely origin of the name ...

The world darling comes from Old English “deorling, dyrling” meaning ”one who is much beloved, a favourite.” The vowel shift from “e” to “a” in t...

After a few weeks from birth, a baby is able to visually distinguish between his or her mother and other adults. Constant sounds and sights are soo...

Typically, baby boys weigh more than baby girls. The average weight of a new-born boy is 7lbs. 10 oz. while in comparison, a new-born girl weighs o...

The shortest distance between tube stations in London, is 0.16 miles between Leicester Square and Covent Garden station, which also happens to be t...

Did you know that adult cats only meow to communicate with humans. In return, they actually recognize the voice of human, but often just act too co...

For many people, high heels are more than just shoes. Suzanne Ferriss PhD, mentioned in an interview for Cosmopolitan, that many consider them like...

1783 saw the first hot air balloon, set to fly over the French court in Versailles. Like monkeys sent into space in the 20thC, the passengers were ...

Studies have shown that when fathers are involved in their child’s education, the children progress faster, their learning skills are better, and r...

The term, old boy, refers to a man who is a member of an influential long established clique, especially in a social sphere or a professional circle.

Abraham Lincoln was a big believer in a four-leaf clover as a good luck charm and always had one on him everywhere he went. The spooky fact is that...

Most people dream in colour, but there is a high chance that those who grew up watching a monochrome television would actually dream in black and w...

One of the world’s most impressive private book collection with over 300,000 volumes belongs to Karl Lagerfeld, who stated: ‘Today, I only collect...

The calla lily was named after the Greek word for beautiful- calla. It is a flower primarily associated with holiness, faith and purity.

The purple tulip symbolises royalty, while the yellow tulips have evolved to become an expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. Sending you b...

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Eleanor Roosevelt

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." Walt Disney

The watermelon in many cultures symbolises good luck. In Vietnam for New Year’s celebrations, watermelon seeds are eaten on the night to ensure a g...

According to studies, having plants in interior spaces has immense benefits, decreasing the incidence of dry skin, colds, and sore throats. The lea...

Palms are evergreen, never losing their leaves in winter. Remaining fresh through all seasons, some palms depending on the species, can live for mo...