Groundhog Day is a traditional custom that is largely popular in the United States ever since it was adopted in 1887. Do you know: This tradition has its origin in ancient European weather lore. People celebrate this traditional holiday on the 2nd of February all across the continent. The modern custom includes early-morning celebration where […]
Once upon a time, there was an old miser Magyarosaurus dinosaur. He had a lot of treasure and used to hide it at the foot of a nearby tree. But every day, he’d go and dig it up and gloat over it all. One day, a thief dinosaur noticed this; he dug up the treasure
Baby Jumping is actually a festival that takes place annually in Castillo de Murcia, near Burgos in Spain. Do you know: This festival has taken place almost every year since the 1620’s. This festival is true to its name. Every year the proud parents of newborn babies bring their children to this festival, where the
Once, a dinosaur was roaming in the forest in search of prey. Luckily, he saw a Dilong dinosaur sleeping under a tree. He was delighted to get an easy meal. The dinosaur was about to spring at the sleeping Dilong, when he caught sight of a Gasparinisaura dinosaur passing by. He decided to go for
Once, there was Gorgosaurus dinosaur, Greg. He lived in a forest with many other dinosaurs. Greg was a ferocious one, with teeth so sharp that the moment he bared them all, small dinosaurs would hide. One day as Greg chased prey, he ran as fast as he could. While passing through a tree his tail
Kava is served as a Welcome Drink and plays a big role in the customs and cultures of Fiji. Do you know: Kava is not actually a psychedelic drug and cannot actually make you hallucinate or have visions. Kava is a root of the Yakona bush, which is a relative of the Pepper plant. This
Once upon a time, two dinosaurs were racing in the forest to see who could zigzag around the trees and rocks the fastest. As they ran and laughed, enjoying themselves, suddenly one of them slipped and fell into some muck. Covered in dirt and muck, they laughed louder, until, he began to sink in! It
Sally was a curious explorer, just like her dino dad; together they would hike and trek all over the forest area. One day, little Sally decided to explore on her own, as she walked around. Marvelling at the tall trees, she noticed that it was getting dark and she should rush home. Turning around, Sally
The Toilet Bowl Toast is part of the wedding customs in France. Do you know: When this custom existed in it entirety, the newlyweds were made to drink leftovers from a toilet bowl. While the custom is not practiced as it once used to be, the custom still exists. Newlyweds are meant to drink the
Once, there lived a Confuciusornis dinosaur, Carl. Carl had the most colourful feathers that made him look very attractive. Every dinosaur was always appreciating and complimenting Carl, but he never paid any heed to it all. Carl was unhappy. He looked at others and wondered why he didn’t have a large stature or sharp teeth.
Common name : Indian Tiger Scientific name : Panthera tigris tigris Family : Felidae Native to : Indian sub-continent Interesting fact : National animal of India Conservation status : Endangered They are the largest members of the cat family. Of the eight species that existed, three became extinct in the 20th century; they are hunted
A Haopterus dinosaur was flying around in the sky, enjoying the beautiful sunrise when suddenly he heard commotion in the forest. He flew closer for further inspection. A ferocious T-Rex was surrounded by a group of Deinonychus dinosaurs. Harbouring an old enmity, they were in the middle of a fight when the T-Rex said, “You
The Salty Bread Romance is a custom followed by unmarried women in Armenia. Do you know: The unmarried women eat salty bread only in the hope of having prophetic dreams. As a part of the celebrations of Saint Sargis, who is an Armenian, is the patron saint of young love, women eat salty bread, so
Once, there lived a little dinosaur named Rocky; he was energetic and brave. Rocky was always eager to try new things and never stopped trying. He had an undying spirit and belief that anything was possible. Dinosaurs slightly older than Rocky used to poke fun at him. Once, they pointed at a river and asked
Once upon a time, a dinosaur met with a terrible accident and lost one of her eyes. With just one good eye left, she found it difficult to see anyone approaching her from the side of the bad eye. Being a small dinosaur she was always afraid of the meat-eating dinosaurs who hunted her daily.