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Chess is believed to have originated in the Gupta Empire in Eastern India. 1700-1873 is known as 'the Romantic Era in Chess', as players played more for art than for any kind of expression of logic. Don't try and tip at a restaurant in Japan &ndash... Read More

This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end. After the story, there are some very interesting facts. I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, and 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I... Read More

Better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us. Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow. Better an open enemy than a false friend. Better be alone than in bad company. Better be born lucky than rich. Better be envied than pitied. ... Read More

First off, you may be surprised to find that Albert Einstein is not included on this list of genius people. It is difficult to explain exactly what makes a person genius but it is fact that some people are genius by nature. The reason is that I have... Read More

What is Cornsilk? Corn Silk is a collection of the stigmas (fine, soft, yellowish threads, or tassels) from the female flowers of Corn (maize), and they are four to eight inches long with a faintly sweetish taste. Cornsilk (Zea mays) is an herbal... Read More

Here is a collection of Quotations about education. You can read educational quotes by famous writers, philosophers, political leaders, and scientists throughout history. Famous Quotes on Education "When I give a lecture, I accept that people... Read More

Pineapples were first called "anana", which is the Caribbean word for "excellent fruit.". Human birth control pills work on gorillas. The tallest woman that ever lived was Zeng Jinlian from China who was 8 feet 2 inches tall. Shed died at the age of... Read More

In 1845, inventor Thomas Adams started the world’s first chewing gum factory. In 1693, the postage rate of a letter was determined by how much light went through the letter. The less the light went through the letter the more expensive the... Read More

A group of tigers is called a streak. Hippos drink as much as 250 liters of water in any given 24-hour period. 850 peanuts are needed to make an 18 oz. jar of peanut butter. The Beatles have sold more records than anyone else with over a billion... Read More

Donkeys can live between 30 to 50 years in captivity. In the United States, approximately 25,000 eye injuries occur that result in the person becoming totally blind. Australian Graham Barker extracted his own belly button fluff every day for 18... Read More