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When Did People First Realize That the Earth Is Not Flat?
Greek scholars had decided by 350 BC that the Earth must be round. But the earlier belief that it was flat persisted in other…
When Was the First Solo Transatlantic Flight?
The first solo flight across the Atlantic was made on May 20-21, 1927, by an American, Charles A. Lindbergh. He flew from Long Island,…
Where Is the Resting Place of Raja Ram Mohan Roy?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy was originally buried on 18 October 1833, in the grounds of Stapleton Grove where he had died of meningitis on…
What Is the Celebration of Cinco de Mayo?
It is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage in the United States. Cinco de Mayo officially commemorates the anniversary of an early victo
Why Is Socotra Known as the Most Alien-looking Place on Earth?
Socotra, also called Soqotra is an island located between the Socotra Passage and the Arabian Sea; it is the largest of four islands of