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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Editor's Pick

Inspiring story:




PJ of the day:

MY BROTHER GOT A STAR WARS TATTOO ON HIS CHEEK.

You should’ve seen the Luke on his face.


Links to explore:

https://youtu.be/deuGUZnfBVo


City Nicknames

 

The City of Lilies – Florence

The beautiful flower is celebrated in the Italian city.  The birthplace of the Renaissance era has used the lily Iris florentina as its symbol for centuries, including in the city's flag.

Friday, August 5, 2022

Editor's Pick

 Gulzar day:



PJ of the day:

Links to explore:


City Nicknames

 


Muddy York – Toronto

The nickname of this Canadian city dates back a long time. Before the streets of Toronto were paved, the dirt roads would turn very muddy when it rained, hence the name.


Thursday, August 4, 2022

Editor's Pick

 

PJ of the day:

MY KIDS REFUSED TO EAT LEFTOVER TACOS FOR DINNER, SO MY WIFE ASKED ME TO THROW THEM OUT.

I did. Now I have no idea what to do with the tacos.


Links to explore:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62310355

https://youtu.be/pNg81-VnCsc


City Nicknames

 

The Peace Capital – Geneva

Home to numerous organizations, including the European seat of the United Nations, the Red Cross, and UNESCO, the Swiss city is indeed a hub of international diplomacy.

 

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Editor's Pick

 Fact for the day:


PJ of the day:

WHERE DOES 007 INVEST HIS MONEY?

Bonds. Stocks and bonds.


Links to explore:

https://worldkings.org/news/world-top/worldkings-journey-to-seek-extraordinary-record-holders-around-the-world-p-2-akrit-jaswal-world-s-youngest-surgical-doctor-india

https://www.businesstoday.in/entrepreneurship/news/story/55-of-american-unicorns-founded-by-immigrants-indians-top-the-chart-342858-2022-07-27

City Nicknames

 

The Lion City – Singapore

This nickname is actually a literal translation of the city-state's name. The Malay word singa means "lion" in English.

Editor's Pick

 

Money captured in Kolkata by ED:


PJ of the day:

WHAT DO YOU CALL A MAN THAT HAS BEEN MARRIED AND DIVORCED MULTIPLE TIMES?


City Nicknames


 The Mother of the World – Cairo

Founded around 969 CE, Cairo is one of the largest, and most important, cities in Africa, and indeed the world. The Egyptian capital has been known as Um al-Dunya, which is Arabic for "Mother of the World," for a very long time.

 

Monday, August 1, 2022

Indian Architecture

 


Editor's Pick

 

Facts for the day:


PJ of the day:

IF THERE’S A KING SIZED MATTRESS AND A QUEEN SIZED MATTRESS, WHERE DOES THE PRINCE SLEEP?


City Nicknames

 

The City of Light - Paris

The French capital is full of light, with iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower being lit every night. Though the nickname actually comes from it being a center of thought and progress throughout the Age of Enlightenment.