Category: Family and Kids
Who Invented the Car?
The world's first car was designed and built by Karl Friedrich Benz in 1885. He was a German engineer. He integrated a combustion engine and an electr [...]
What is Mafia?
We often hear words like Liquor Mafia, Mining Mafia, Construction Mafia etc. What does the word 'Mafia' mean? Mafia originated from Italian island of [...]
What is a Civil War?
A Civil War is not a war between two countries, but it is between two groups of people who may be ethnically, religiously and culturally different fro [...]
Has the wind some power?
Yes. Wind has great power to move and shape things. It shapes the sand dunes in the deserts which keep changing according to the direction of the wind [...]
Why is Timbuktu famous?
Timbuktu was the most famous centre of civilization in the middle of the last millennium i.e., around 1500. Salt, gold, pepper, weapons, livestock, iv [...]
How are the annual rings formed in trees?
When trees grow, they accumulate wooden fibres around their heartwood. These fibres are bright and porous in spring so that a lot of water can reach t [...]
What is a Dynasty?
Dynasties are formed when people from a single family rule a region or country. In most cases it is son occupying throne after the death of the King. [...]
What is Magna Carta?
Magna Carta or the Greater Charter is the primary form of Constitution writing down rules according to which a King would rule. It was signed in 1215 [...]
Spacesuits for Astronauts
The astronauts wear spacesuits when they go out for a walk or work in space. These suits are essential for astronauts to survive in space where no oxy [...]
How were the Pyramids Built?
Pyramids are the graves of the Egyptian rulers who were known as Pharaohs or Firaun (as in Arabic). They were made of cubic stone builders which were [...]