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Where do tennis balls go after they die!
The Wimbledon Championship has drawn to a close for another year, and new champions have been crowned - but what happens to the unused tennis balls?There are approximately 54,250 balls used throughou…
Beyond the Miracle!
Some time back, I watched an outstanding film, 'The miracle worker' ,based on the life of Helen Keller.It earned Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke, Academy Awards for best actress and supporting actress, …
Asteroid Day: Remembering the Past, Protecting the Future
Asteroid Day is an annual global event which is held on June 30, the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908 when a meteor air burst levelled about 2,150 km² of forest in Siberia, Russia.The T…
Marie Antoinette-'The Widow Capet'
Marie-Antoinette was queen of France from 1774 to 1793 and is associated with the decline of the French monarchy. On October 16,1793,Marie Antoinette, once Queen of France and symbol of royal excess,…
Sleep Loss!
A common myth is that people can learn to get by on little sleep with no negative effects.but research shows that getting enough quality sleep at the right times is vital for mental health, physical …
Jaws the movie celebrates the big 5-0!
In 1916, five shark attacks along the New Jersey coast left four people dead and one injured.The rare inland attacks sparked panic, beach closures, and widespread media coverage.The events helped sha…