29/01/2022 – 9:08 PM In 1997, three men from Yemen tried to sue NASA for invading Mars, claiming they had inherited it from their ancestors 3,000 years ago. http://edition.cnn.com/TECH/9707/24/yemen.mars/ 8
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Each Russian consumes 18 litres (4.8 US gal) of alcohol per year, doubling what experts consider dangerous.
Each Russian consumes 18 litres (4.8 US gal) of alcohol per year, doubling what experts consider dangerous. https://www.absolut.com/us/products/absolut-vodka/?epik=dj0yJnU9Zkg3YTlUeFptX3JyQndkakpaMTRPOG9wZFUwb0tsU1MmcD0wJm49ZGI1UGtpR3Zoa0kwenBWWXNieTZmUSZ0PUFBQUFBR09IUWhn 28/01/2022 6:34 PM 8 Alcohol consumption in Russia remains among the highest in the world. According to a 2011 report by the World Santé Organization, annual per capita consumption of alcool in Russia was about 15.76 litres of pure alcohol, the fourth-highest volume in Europe.[1] It dropped to 11.7Continue reading “Each Russian consumes 18 litres (4.8 US gal) of alcohol per year, doubling what experts consider dangerous.”
Antarctica is the largest desert in the world.
Post First Published: 15/01/2022 9:26 PM Post First Updated: 10/09/2022 7:08 PM Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. PLANET EARTH January 3, 2015 ANTARCTICA IS THE WORLDS LARGEST DESERT When you think of a desert you probably think of sand, camels and searing hot sun. However a desert is defined by having lower than 25 centimetres of precipitation (eitherContinue reading “Antarctica is the largest desert in the world.”
The Masaya Volcano located in Managua, Nicaragua, is getting Wi-Fi. Researchers are installing it to better predict the volcano’s eruptions.
5/01/2022 – The Masaya Volcano located in Managua, Nicaragua, is getting Wi-Fi. Researchers are installing it to better predict the volcano’s eruptions. https://www.theverge.com/2016/8/3/12371088/masaya-volcano-wifi-internet-general-electric-sam-cossman 8 You can get Wi-Fi almost anywhere nowadays — even on the NYC subway platform. So how about connecting an entire volcano to the internet? General Electric is working on that. The goal is not toContinue reading “The Masaya Volcano located in Managua, Nicaragua, is getting Wi-Fi. Researchers are installing it to better predict the volcano’s eruptions.”
The extreme sport of “Volcano surfing” was invented in 2004 at Cerro Negro, Nicaragua.
5/01/2022 – The extreme sport of “Volcano surfing” was invented in 2004 at Cerro Negro, Nicaragua. https://www.seeker.com/8-adventure-activities-youve-never-heard-of-but-might-want-to-try-1765577119.html 8
In English-speaking countries, the most popular names for dogs are Max and Molly.
5/01/2022 – From : The Most Popular Dog Names In The English Speaking World By Stanley Coren PhD., DsC, FRSC Canine Corner For Psychology Today In English-speaking countries, the most popular names for dogs are Max and Molly. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/canine-corner/201112/the-most-popular-dog-names-in-the-english-speaking-world Following my recent article entitled “The art and science of naming a dog” I received a number of queries from readers asking me about whatContinue reading “In English-speaking countries, the most popular names for dogs are Max and Molly.”
Because guinea pigs are prone to loneliness, it’s illegal in Switzerland to own just one.
5/01/2022 – Because guinea pigs are prone to loneliness, it’s illegal in Switzerland to own just one. In Switzerland, it is illegal to own just one guinea pig, because the poor, sweet babies are vulnerable to getting lonely. In 2008, the Swiss government passed an animal rights law which made it illegal for a pet owner to own just one guinea pig,Continue reading “Because guinea pigs are prone to loneliness, it’s illegal in Switzerland to own just one.”
Switzerland only gave women the right to vote in 1971.
Post First Published: 5/01/2022 – Post First Updated: 1/09/2022 Swiss women get the vote – archive, 1971 compiled by Richard Nelsson Wednesday 10 Feb 2021 21.59 AEDT 8 February 1971 Swiss men decided yesterday to give women the vote in national elections for the first time in the country’s history. According to official results of aContinue reading “Switzerland only gave women the right to vote in 1971.”
Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, and Maine have all banned billboards.
Post First Published: 5/01/2022 9:55 PM Post First Updated: 17 September 2022 Read More: What states have banned billboard advertising? The Flag.org 14/03/2019 Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, and Maine have all banned billboards. Out of the fifty states that comprise our beautiful nation, four of them have said “no” to the large outdoor advertising structures we call billboardsContinue reading “Hawaii, Vermont, Alaska, and Maine have all banned billboards.”
Mexico’s official name is United Mexican States.
Mexico is Really Called the United Mexican States
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