Various species have various lifespans because of changes in metabolism, the brain-to-body ratio, habitat, and numerous other unknowable aspects. Bowhead whales and eels are...
Ancient languages in the world
Currently, there are over 6,000 languages spoken worldwide. Determining which language is the oldest dates back thousands of years, and...
Are there too many Hindu temples in America today?
Yes.
A brief count of Hindu-temple websites and the number of temples listed with the "Council for...
Since the world began, we have been surrounded by mysteries. Some are solved by science, but others remain unexplained and might stay unsolved forever....
Mauritius ‘Post Office’
Printed in: 1847
The stamps were of two denominations; one penny with the colour of orange-red and two pence of dark blue. The...
Boxer Rebellion
In 1898, Members of the secret society practised boxing and callisthenic rituals which they believed would make them impervious to bullets.
At first, the...