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Did You Know? What Killed the Dinosaurs

May 28, 2021silvia

Did You Know? It is now thought that a meteor or comet crashed into the earth and landed in the…Read MoreDid You Know? What Killed the Dinosaurs

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Did You Know? So Long

May 23, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Where does the phrase “So Long” come from? When English sailors returned to England after their first…Read MoreDid You Know? So Long

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Did You Know? It’s a Small World

May 21, 2021silvia

Did You Know? A journey through “It’s a Small World” passes by children of over a hundred different nationalities and…Read MoreDid You Know? It’s a Small World

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Did You Know? The Pioneer of the Computer

May 16, 2021silvia

Did You Know? English mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage (1791-1871) is generally credited with being the pioneer of the computer.…Read MoreDid You Know? The Pioneer of the Computer

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Did You Know? The Oldest European Settlement in the US

May 15, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The oldest European settlement in the United States is in St. Augustine, Florida, which was founded by…Read MoreDid You Know? The Oldest European Settlement in the US

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Did You Know? The Oldest Bank

May 9, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The world’s oldest bank is the Banca Monte Paschi. It was founded in 1472 in Siena, Italy.

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Did You Know? Spaghetti

May 8, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Some suggest that spaghetti originated in China and was introduced to Italy by Marco Polo. However, strong…Read MoreDid You Know? Spaghetti

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Did You Know? The Garbage Patch

May 2, 2021silvia

Did You Know? There’s a giant garbage patch floating in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii. The part of…Read MoreDid You Know? The Garbage Patch

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Did You Know? Bert & Ernie

April 30, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street got their names from the cab driver and cop in Frank…Read MoreDid You Know? Bert & Ernie

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Did You Know? Star Trek

April 24, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Star Trek’s 1966-1969 original run on television was unsuccessful. During its first – and most popular –…Read MoreDid You Know? Star Trek

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Did You Know? The Wedding Ring

April 16, 2021silvia

Did You Know? In ancient times, it was believed that there was a vein in the third fingers of the…Read MoreDid You Know? The Wedding Ring

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Did You Know? Hugs

April 9, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Hugging releases oxytocin, which helps to heal physical wounds.

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Did You Know? Pound Cake

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Traditionally, pound cake was made with one pound of flour, one pound of sugar, and one pound…Read MoreDid You Know? Pound Cake

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Did You Know? The Oldest Cafe’ In Europe

March 26, 2021silvia

Did You Know? Though the first coffee shop in Italy opened in Venice in 1654, Caffe’ Florian at St. Mark’s…Read MoreDid You Know? The Oldest Cafe’ In Europe

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Did You Know? R.S.V.P.

March 20, 2021silvia

Did You Know? R.S.V.P. stands for: Respondez, s’il vous plait. It’s French for “Respond, Please”