Oil. Crude oil. Petroleum. Fossil fuel. Motion lotion. Black gold. Black gloop. Devil’s blood. Whatever you want to call oil, you are dependent on it every day. Not only does refined oil drive your car and heat your house, you’ll also find it in many other products. 19.4 gallons of a 42-gallon barrel of oil [...]
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Nils Alwall, (1904-1986), Sweden – the dialysis machine Archimedes – (circa 287 BC-212 BC), Greece – various machines Manfred von Ardenne, (1907-1997), Germany – elektron microscope and various technology inventions William George Armstrong, (1810-1900), England – hydraulic crane Joseph Aspdin, (1788-1855), England – artificial cement John Vincent Atanasoff, (1903-1995), Bulgaria – modern computer B Charles [...]
Month : Meaning January : Januarius (latin), after Janus, the Roman god who faces two ways and was often represented on doorways. February : Februarius (latin), taken from Februa, a purification rite that took place on Feb 15th. March : Martius (latin), named after Mars, the Roman god of war. April : Aprilis (Latin) “to [...]
Month : Stone January : Garnet February : Amethyst March : Aquam April : Diamond May : Emerald June : Pearl July : Ruby August : Peridot September : Sapphire October : Opal November : Topaz December : Turquois Flower of the month Meaning of months
Month : Flower January : Carnation February : Violet March : Jonquil April : Sweet Pea May : Lily June : Rose July : Larkspur August : Gladiolus September : Aster October : Calendula November : Chrysanthemum December : Narcissus Stone of the month Meaning of months
The 12 zodiac signs and the representing basic four elements are shared by the Western, Indian and Chinese astrological calendars. Western and Indian astrology associate the signs with constellations whereas the Chinese signs are based on the equator divided into twelve equal segments. The Chinese astrological calendar begins with the appearance of the Rat and [...]
The world is divided into six floral kingdoms: 1. Holarctic kingdom: (North American west coast and Central Asia) 2. Paleotropical kingdom (Central Africa) 3. Neotropical kingdom (South America) 4. Australian kingdom 5. Holantarctic kingdom (Tip of South America) 6. Capensis kingdom (Western Cape, South Africa) International Flower Day is celebrated on May, 20th Royal Horticultural [...]
Acacia beauty in retirement Daffodil respect Marigold grief Agapanthis secret love Daisy loyal love and innocence Narcissus “stay as sweet as you are” Ambrosia “your love is returned” Freesia trust Orchid thoughtful, maturity, charm Anemone sincerity; forsaken Forget-me-not true love and good memories Petunia “your presence soothes me” Aster symbol of love Hyacinth “please forgive [...]
A wedding anniversary is marked by a married couple on the date on which their wedding took place. The day also is celebrated by all those who care to celebrate it with the couple. In the United Kingdom, those who celebrate their 60th, 65th, 70th and beyond wedding anniversaries receives a message from the Queen. [...]
