Cambridge is one of the best known towns in the world and it can be found on most tourists’ lists of places to visit. Cambridge is famous for its university, which started during the 13th century and grew steadily, until today there are more than twenty colleges. The oldest one is Peterhouse, which was founded […]
In the midst of a thinly populated wildness there is the foremost natural wonder – Lake Baikal. It is the oldest lake in the world – its age is about 25-30 million years. Scientists estimated that more than 1500 life forms live in and around this lake. They can be found nowhere else on Earth. […]
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Carols While many of the Ukrainian Christmas Eve customs are of a solemn nature, the custom of caroling is joyful and merry. Ukrainian Christmas songs or carols have their origins in antiquity, as do many other traditions practiced at Christmas time. There are two main groups of Christmas songs in Ukraine: the koliadky, whose name […]
What is harvest and Halloween without jack-o-lanterns? One of the best things about Halloween is decorating your home or yard for the holiday — or a fall party festival. From large to small, pumpkins make great decorations to get into the autumn spirit. Whether you want your jack-o-lantern to be cute, creepy or downright scary, […]
Because of the unknown, Halloween is the one of the most captivating holidays, often celebrated by both adults and children. The element of surprise makes it fun and unpredictable. Enlighten yourself with Halloween trivia and fun facts to enjoy the holiday even more. Take the trivia and make a quiz for your next party! Orange […]
Halloween is the one of the oldest holidays still celebrated today. It’s one of the most popular holidays, second only to Christmas. While millions of people celebrate Halloween without knowing its origins and myths, the history and facts of Halloween make the holiday more fascinating. Some people view Halloween as a time for fun, putting […]
Waterfalls are among the most amazing creations of nature. The view of water falling freely through the air to the ground and crashing in a cloud of spray with а thundering roar – that’s truly one of the most wonderful experiences in life. In addition, most of waterfalls are located in the pristine breathtaking areas. And […]
Додаткова інформація про гриби 16. A mushroom can penetrate through marble. 16. Гриб може пробити мармур. During the growth of the mushroom its pressure reaches up to seven atmospheres that is equal to tire pressure of a 10-ton tipper. Therefore, a soft mushroom cap can not only break through the asphalt and concrete, but also […]
Цікаві факти про гриби (Закінчення) 11. Mushrooms are healers. 11. Гриби-цілителі. Since ancient times mushrooms have been used as medicines. Even now you can find “tea” or “milk” mushroom growing in jars in many homes, the liquor from it boosts immunity and fights inflammatory diseases. In 1940, A.Flemming identified penicillin from yeasts, opening the era of […]