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Who Opened up the Kimberley Diamond Mines?
Cecil Rhodes, son of an English vicar, and Barney Barnato, son of a London Jew, both made fortunes by opening up the Kimberley diamond…
Where Is Tristan da Cunha?
Tristan da Cunha is one of five small and remote islands in the South Atlantic midway between Buenos Aires in Argentina and the Cape…
What Is China Clay?
China clay is a type of clay first used by the Chinese for making chinaware and porcelain. From the hill, Kao-ling, close to the…
Where Are Precious Stones Found?
Precious Stones, or gems, are minerals used for adornment, and they are found in rocks. Rocks are divided into three groups. The igneous (fire-formed)…
What Is Yom Ha’atzmaut?
The event which is commemorated each year on Israel’s Independence Day, and the anniversary of this date on the Jewish calendar is known as…