The Kremlin is a large fortified complex located in the heart of Moscow, Russia. An iconic structure standing tall in the Moscow skyline, the Kremlin is true to its name. The Kremlin meaning ‘Fortress inside a city’ is actually a complex that houses : 5 palaces, 4 cathedrals and the Kremlin tower. The Kremlin is […]
Waterloo is a popular municipality in the province of Walloon Brabant, Belgium. Known throughout history as the town where Napoleon was finally defeated, the small town of Waterloo covers an expanse of 21.03 sq.km. The name itself has Dutch origins, with the first half of the name meaning water and the second half loo–meaning forest
The Loch Ness is a large deep freshwater loch located in the Scottish Highlands. The Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish Loch based on its surface area, which is56 sq.km. However, because of its depth that can go as low as 230 metres, the Loch Ness is considered the largest based on volume. In
Young Michael’s dream was to be in the basketball team of his school. The older boys often made fun of him by sticking out their tongues during practice. Unfortunately, Michael’s first attempt failed as his height did not match the eligibility criteria for selection. As a child, the one thing Michael wanted was to grow
Jay-bird, jay-birdSittin’ on a rail,Pickin’ his teethWith the end of his tail;Mulberry leaves andCalico sleeves,All school teachers areHard to please.
Kolmanskop is a ghost town situated in the Namib Desert in Southern Namibia. Kolmanskop was a bustling miner’s village from 1908 till 1954. The town came into being because a worker found a diamond in 1908, and it was soon realized that the area was rich in diamonds. German settlements built a village in the
Evan was angry. “I don’t like studying! Mom says ‘study’. Dad says ‘study’! How did it matter if I failed in this term?” He stood looking angrily out of the window. The tree was full of birds today. They were chirping, dancing and playing. Evan thought, ‘The birds play all day, while I have to
Way down yonderIn the maple swamp;The wild geese gatherAnd the ganders honk.The mares kick upAnd the ponies prance;The old sow whistlesAnd the little pigs dance.
There was an old man,And he had a calf,And that’s half;He took him out of the stall,And put him on the wall,And that’s all.
See-saw, Sacradown,Which is the way to London Town?One foot up and one foot down,That’s the way to London Town.
Old John Muddlecombe,Lost his cap;He couldn’t find it anywhere,The poor old cap.He walked down the High Street,And everybody said;“Silly John Muddlecombe,You’ve got it on your head!”
A wealthy doctor named Robert Darwin had four daughters and two sons. When his youngest son, Charles, was eight, Robert’s wife died. So, Charles was raised by his elder sisters. Charles’ father encouraged his interest in Botany, but also made sure that he had a traditional education in Latin and Greek at the boarding school.
The Cape Pillar Sea Cliffs are tall sea cliffs located on the Desolation Island of Australia. The tallest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, the Cape Pillar Sea Cliffs are an intimidating sight, standing imperiously over the Pacific Ocean and a drowned sea cave. Known popularly as the ‘Scariest cliffs in the universe’, these freakishly
When I was young and had no sense,I bought a fiddle for eighteen pence;And the only tune that I could play,Was “Over the Hills and Far Away.”
The Tunnel of Love is an industrial railway section situated near Klevan, Ukraine. A 3-to 5-km stretch of completely covered green arches, the ‘Tunnel of Love’ is actually an industrial rail that crosses a 4.9-km expanse of forest cover. The forest cover has resulted in beautiful green arches that are maintained because of constant movement