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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Editor's Pick

The wildlife map of India 


Links to explore:

https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/a-biotech-company-wants-to-take-human-dna-and-create-artificial-embryos-that-could-be-used-to-harvest-organs-for-medical-transplants/articleshow/93687772.cms

 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/world/rivers-lakes-drying-up-drought-climate-cmd-intl/index.html


PJ of the day:

WHAT KIND OF DRUG SHOULD DINOSAURS NEVER TAKE?

A steroid.


 

World City Histories

 

Tarsus, Turkey

2500 B.C.

With prehistoric development dating back to the Neolithic period, the settlement of Tarsus was located at the intersection of multiple important trade routes linking Syria to Anatolia along with others. The city is said to be where Mark Antony and Cleopatra first met and where Paul the Apostle was born.

Editor's Pick

 


"Proud to be a Hindu"


PJ of the day:

I’M CREATING AN APP TO FIND QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS IN YOUR AREA.


World City Histories

 

Luxor, Egypt

2150 B.C.

Formerly the ancient city of Thebes, the great capital of Upper Egypt during the New Kingdom, Luxor still showcases ancient temples within the city.  Founded in 2150 B.C., the city became the religious, political, and military capital of ancient Egypt.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Editor's Pick

 


Liquor Scam:


PJ of the day:

DURING CHEMISTRY CLASS, I LEARNED THAT SULPHUR DIOXIDE SHOULD NEVER BE POURED INTO A METAL CONTAINER.


World City Histories

 

Jerusalem

1800 B.C.

Claimed by both Israel and the State of Palestine, Jerusalem is considered a holy city by three major religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. The City of David, which is Jerusalem’s southeast hill, is considered the pinnacle of historical Jerusalem. The area attracted shepherds who camped near the water and left behind flint artifacts and ceramics, dating back about 6,000 to 7,000 years ago.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Editor's Pick

 


Nature photo of the day:


PJ of the day:

MY WIFE WANTED TO GO ON VACATION BUT I WANTED A STAYCATION.


World City Histories

 

Luoyang, China

1600 B.C.

Dating back to 1600 B.C., Luoyang is the oldest continuously inhabited city in all of China. The area has been considered sacred ground since the late Neolithic period since its location at the intersection of the Luo River and Yi River was considered China’s geographical center.

 

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Editor's Pick

 

"Insights"


Links to explore:

https://thewire.in/video/watch-modi-has-largest-personality-cult-in-human-history-india-now-a-3070-democracy


World City Histories


 

Athens

1600 B.C.

Athens is famous for its rich history, dating all the way back to 1600 B.C. It is the oldest European capital city and is the largest and oldest city in all of Greece. A recorded history encompassing 3,400 years is impressive enough, but the discovery of the Cave of Schist indicates human presence in the area beginning between 11th and 7th millennia B.C.