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Unassuming Melbourne: Australian Football Heart of Australia As so often in Australias history, Melbourne was founded through fraud when adventurer John Batman, an Australian fluent in several aboriginal languages, made a "deal" with aborigines to lease land on behalf of investors. The Legends of Hinduism's Favorite God Ganesha's Birth There is more than one legend of Ganesha's birth. This article discusses few of those tales. The Ink Jet Printer - A History Today's ink jet printers work so efficiently and with so little effort that it is easy to take them for granted. The History of the Camera Have you ever thought about how the tiny, one click, instant-picture-delivery camera in your hand started out? The history of the camera travels back... The History of Popcorn Poppers Popcorn has been known for at least 5,000 years. South American Indians ate it, made beer with it, and created a god to worship for its continued blessings upon them. The Evolving World of Jewelry Since man (and woman) first walked the Earth, humankind has been fascinated by the shiny gems, rocks, and precious metals that make up the jewelry we all know of today. The Effects of Absinthe - Fact or Fiction Throughout its storied history, even absinthe connoisseurs have wondered at the mysteriously seductive powers of the "Green Fairy." The Discovery, Creation and Uses of Electromagnets Most people are not aware of the many applications electromagnets have in our modern day life. Though we may be awed to see a car being lifted, we may not realize... The Captivating History of Wine Growing - it all Started with a Suicide Attempt This story examines the roots of wine. The Aztecs and the end of Aztec empire The Aztecs have always been a shining example of human progress. Their achievements and events have rivaled most of the empires of Europe. Read on to know their bloody and turbulent history. Romania and the Myth and Origins of Dracula Dracula has always fascinated people over the years. a staple baddie of many a hollywood movie and story, however, where does fact end and fiction begin? It all starts in Romania, 100's of years ago. Reflections on Martin Luther King's Day In celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's Day, it is important to remember that Dr. King was concerned not just with civil rights and equality for... Plastic storage containers & the skeletons they could hide An article examining Compulsive Hoarding Disorder and the neurosis that supports this much ridiculed mental health concern that is getting more prevalent by the day. Mace versus Pepper Spray, What is the Difference? There is a common misperception that the name Mace is a type of defense spray. Mace is actually a registered brand name for a company that sells defensive pepper sprays. When Mace (legally known as Mace Security International) was first developed, it consisted of CS and CN type riot control gases that were used by the military, re-formulated to be used by police departments and civilians for personal defense. They have since change the types of sprays that they carry and include regular pepper spray and a product with pepper spray and some CS and CN mixed in. This is primarily due to the fact that CS and CN are irritants and pepper spray is an inflammatory. List of Famous African Americans In a list of famous African Americans, we will definitely come across the name of James Lafayette. James Lafayette is also known as James Armistead, and his contributions to the United States of America began during the American Revolution. List of Ethnic Groups in the Philippines The Philippines is composed of different types of ethnic groups and one of those is known as the Indigenous ethnic group. The groups that form part of the Indigenous ethnic group include Tagalog, Ilocano, and Bicolano. Introduction to Spanish La Liga For those of you who are familiar with English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga starts a few weeks later and ends later for each season. Some popular clubs of La Liga includes Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. Interesting Vilnius: Rome of the East The Lithuanian city of Vilnius radiates southern charm under the northern sun. Nestled in the natural amphitheatre of the surrounding Lithuanian hills, Vilnilus has much to offer Australian tourists besotted with classical architecture. Inspirational Jataka Tales from the Buddha The Jataka tales in Buddhism are a compilation of parables that recount 547 of the Buddha's former lives. Buddha often shared these stories with his followers. How Freshwater Cultured Pearls Began The article summarizes how freshwater cultured pearls began, their history and current situation. History Of Hawaii The Aloha State became the 50th United State in 1959 but Hawaii already enjoyed a proud and magical history. History Of Faxing - How Far We've Come Believe it or not, the basic technology behind faxing has been around for over 150 years. Fish oil: Why you should drink it? You might have drunk it daily when you were a kid. In fact, you might still be taking cod liver oil. Read on to know where it originated from and its unique history. Famous Bartenders The differences between a great bartender and a famous bartender are the little things. Famous bartenders consistently stay on top of the... Enjoy the Rich History of Bear Lake Valley Bear Lake Valley, which crosses the border of Idaho and Utah, has a rich and colorful history. Native Americans, trappers, outlaws, grizzly bears and even a mythical lake monster all add to the intriguing past of this beautiful valley. Embroidered Patches And Their Military History Patches and badges have been around for many years and most typically for those in the military. Chamonix, France Far from being a modern, purpose built ski resort Chamonix has a long and distinguished history. Bustling Taipei: Capital of the Republic of China Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, has evolved through many stages since its founding in the eighteenth century. Rice fields have yielded to skyscrapers, and a modern, commercial city of millions has grown out of once quiet settlements. Bustling Mumbai: Home of the Bombay Stock Exchange Mumbai, in the past known as Bombay, is one of the most populated cities in the world. In 1533, when the Portuguese set up Bom Bahia, which means "good bay", no one could have thought how Mumbai would work out. Bangkok - Capital of Thailand Bangkok is an exciting, high contrast melting pot of east meets west. It is a dynamic city that has embraced technology and modern living with its busy expressways, bold skyscrapers and designer brand filled shopping centres. Yet underneath it all, it remains a traditional haven of culture, history and time-honored customs, where elders are respected and family always comes first. Ancient Marble painting from Princely State of Rajasthan Rich in culture, India has several forms of stone craft from several regions. Brilliantly painted marble from Rajasthan is one of best examples of such stone artwork and can best be described as 'poetry on marble.' Alphabetical List of States The list begins with the names of the states with their codes enclosed in parentheses. Below each is the capital, the complete date it was accepted into statehood, and the nickname(s). A short history of the automobile Driving a car back and fro from work has exposed us our dependence on it. Read on to find the humble beginnings of this everyday item and its confused story. A Brief History of Victoria BC With the promise of a high quality of life, a stirring environment and a storied past, Victoria, British Columbia, is held in high regard by fellow Canadians and international travelers alike. A Brief History of Insulation - Look How Far We've Come The Ancient Egyptians used it. So did the Ancient Romans. In the 1800's, a guy wrote about it, sort of.

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