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Friday, August 19, 2022

Editor's Pick

 Soccer facts for the day:


PJ of the day:

SATAN ARRIVES TO WELCOME A NEW DAMNED SOUL TO HELL.

“Congratulations!”, he says, “You wasted your entire pitiful life!”

“Well,” the man replies, “At least I’m not an adult living in my father’s basement.”

Links to explore:

https://youtube.com/shorts/_tTfm4-KpOU?feature=share


World City Histories

 

Quito, Ecuador

980 A.D.

With origins dating as far back as 2000 B.C., Quito first rose to prominence as a city in 980 A.D. The Quitu were the indigenous people of the city, ruling until the 15th century when the Inca took over. Today, Quito is the capital city of Ecuador, making it the capital city closest to the equator.

 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

World City Histories

 

Benin City, Nigeria

1000 A.D.

This city was the most important and prominent settlement of the Edo Kingdom in Benin. The Edo people were indigenous to the area. Benin City is the oldest city in Nigeria and it is also the capital and largest city in Edo State. 

 

Editor's Pick

 IIT CSE cut off 2021:



PJ of the day:

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE LOWEST RANK IN THE ARMY IS?


World City Histories

 

Cusco, Peru

1100 A.D.

From 900 to 1200 A.D., before the arrival of the Incas in the 13th century, the Killke people occupied Cusco. Carbon dating of the walled complex outside the city, Saksaywaman, determined that the fortress was built about 1100 A.D. From 1300 on, the Inca occupied and expanded the area. Archaeologists even discovered ruins of an ancient temple in 2008, along with a roadway and aqueduct system. 

Editor's Pick

 

Wealth distribution in India since 1985:


PJ of the day:

I WAS SO ANGRY EARLIER THAT I THREW MY KEYBOARD AGAINST THE WALL AND PARTS FLEW EVERYWHERE.


World City Histories

 

Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico

1144 A.D.

One of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States, Acoma Pueblo rests on a 365-foot mesa about 60 miles west of Albuquerque. Influences of ancient Pueblo people are found in the artistry, farming style, and architecture of the Acoma. The isolated location has sheltered the community for more than 1,200 years with original inhabitants seeking protection from Apache and Navajo peoples.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Editor's Pick

 How to fold the Indian flag



PJ of the day:

A FRIEND ASKED ME TO PLAY THE PART OF BRUTUS IN AN UPCOMING PLAY ABOUT JULIUS CAESAR.

I said I’d take a stab at it.


Links to explore:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spiders-seem-to-have-rem-like-sleep-and-may-even-dream1/

World City Histories

 

Varanasi, India

1200 B.C.

Located on the Ganges River in northern India, Varanasi is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the country. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. To this day, the city has prominence in death, mourning, and pilgrimage in the Hindu world — from people coming to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and perform funeral rites to the nearly 2,000 temples scattered throughout the city that draw in worshippers.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Ancient Indian Architecture


 

Editor's Pick

 Picture of the day:



PJ of the day:

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


World City Histories

 

Mexico City

1325 A.D.

Today, Mexico City is known as the capital and largest city of Mexico, plus it is the most populous city in North America with some 22 million people. But how deep do its roots go? In 1325, it was founded as Tenōchtitlān by the Mexica, along with twin city Tlāltelōlco 12 years later. Following the Spanish conquest in the city during 1521, the city adopted its current name.