Bill Gates is the founder of Microsoft. He is a billionaire. In 1975, he dropped out of Harvard University in his second year when he was nineteen. ‘When I dropped out,’ Gates said, ‘I told my dad I’d be back.’
World Tolerance Day: being human
World Tolerance Day is observed on 16 November. In 1995 the United Nations Year of Tolerance was observed in which the UNESCO’s Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance on 16 November. Following this, in 1996, the United Nations proposed the observance of National Tolerance Day on this date to appreciate the rich …
Where are the coldest seas located?
The coldest seas are found near the poles. The Greenland, Barents, Beaufort, Kara, Laptev and East Siberian Seas are found near the North Pole. The Weddell and Ross Seas are found in the South Pole. The Baltic Sea is also considered one of the coldest seas, but it is not located near the poles.
The longest river in the world
The Nile is one of the most interesting rivers of the world owing to the ancient Egyptian civilization, which is known as the ‘Gift of Nile’. The river originates in the well-watered regions of northeastern Africa and proceeds to drain northwards in the Mediterranean Sea. It is known as the world’s longest river. Although different …
What makes the national flag of Paraguay special?
The national flag of Paraguay has different emblems on the obverse and reverse sides. The flag has an emblem on the obverse side, which is the national coat of arms of Paraguay that comprises a yellow five-pointed star surrounded by a green wreath capped by the words REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY. The emblem on the reverse …
What is entomophagy?
The practice of people eating insects is called entomophagy. It has been practised for centuries throughout Africa, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and North, Central and South America. This is because many bugs are both protein-rich and good sources of vitamins, minerals and fats.