🏺 The Sultan who tried to tear down the Pyramids
In the late 12th century, the Egyptian Sultan Al-Aziz Uthman, the son of Saladin, ordered the demolition of Egypt’s ancient pyramids. The plan began with the Pyramid of Menkaure, the smallest of the three at Giza. Workers struggled for months, managing only to dislodge a few stones before giving up. His attempt, recorded by medieval […]
💎 The Largest Diamond in the World
🌕 Earth has more than one moon
💎 The Mir Diamond Mine
⚔️ What was the shortest war in history?
🤬 What is unparliamentary language?
👻 Why do ghosts say “boo”?
🥠 Fortune cookies aren’t chinese!
🌐 The first website
The First Website Ever Welcome to the First Website Ever History & Initial Purpose In 1989, British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee, working at CERN in Geneva, proposed a system to enable researchers to share information over the internet. This led to the creation of the World Wide Web. The first website, launched on August 6, […]
7 Facts about Peas that kept you Following
his post was written for the WhatsApp channel on the day that it reached 200 followers. Peas… Small, green, and packed with history — these little legumes are the stars of our fascinating facts. Stay tuned, and give peas a chance! 1. The Latin name for the pea is Pisum sativum! “Pisum” comes from the […]