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How did Christianity Come to India?
There are many schools of thought on this but Christianity most probably originated with the arrival of Apostle Thomas Didaemus (Doubting Thomas) in 52 A.D. at Kerala. Read on ...
How Did Santa Claus Originate?
Ho-ho-ho goes a merry red robed figure with white whiskers distributing toys and gifts to children. Is there a Santa really? Why don't you try writing to him to the post office at Napapiiri, Finland? Read on ...
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Why do People Kiss Under the Mistletoe?
Custom has it that a man is allowed to kiss a girl if she is standing under the mistletoe. This dates back to the ancient Celtic religion that considered the mistletoe sacred and so hung it outside the door. Read on ...
Why Did GMT Become the Prime Time?
Greenwich Mean Time was adopted early in the last century as the discrepancies between different time zones in different cities made the postal and railway systems inefficient. Read on ...
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Ever wondered why every country has a different time zone? Daylight Saving Time is a concept where clocks are put forward or backward in summer and winter to save electricity and energy. Read on ...
How are Frogs Different From Toads?
Frogs and toads belong to the same order. They have been on earth for over 200 million years and have adapted themselves to live in extreme conditions. Read on ...
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What or Where is the Tower of Babel?
The Bible says the tower existed, but archaeologists have never found it and there is only a confusion of noises from scientists who are not sure where the Tower of Babel is. Read on ...
What is Thanksgiving?
The harvest festival that began as a feast of thanks to Native Americans for introducing new crops to settlers in America, remains one of the country s major festivals, today. Read on ...
Where did the Yo-Yo Originate?
From China to Greece, children have played with various versions of the yo-yo. This toy that runs up and down a string is the second oldest toy in the world after the doll. Read on ...
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Who Invented the Photocopying Machine?
No office is complete without the photocopying machine. But it took its inventor, Chester Carlson, a long time to develop it and watch it become a success. Read on ...
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