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The main question that comes up, when speaking about the Ladybugs, is how they got their name……In the middle ages, farmers were having great difficulty controlling the pests that kept plaguing their crops, mainly aphids and other such plant chewing critters. In an attempt to fix this problem, the resorted to praying to the virgin mother Mary, to help them with this terrible problem. Shortly after, their prayers were seemingly answered, with the arrival of these new beetles. From then on, these bugs became know as “beetles of Our Lady”. Over time, this name has become Ladybug, Ladybird, Lady Beetle,  [ Read More ]

British scientists are refining the recipe for a hydrogen-based fuel that will run in existing cars and engines which could cost just around $1.50 a gallon and is more energy effiicient than the nowadays petrol. The hydrogen-based fuel instead of carbon-based (as it is heavily used in nowadays petrol) doesn’t emit any harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere thereby leaving the environment cleaner and better.This decrease in carbon content can really have a positive impact by improving our surroundings.

The Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo (International Circus Festival de Monte-Carlo) was created in 1974 by S.A.S. Prince Rainier III of Monaco (1923-2005) to promote circus arts—for which he had a lifelong passion. The first Festival was held from December 26 to 30, 1974 under the big top of the French circus Bouglione, installed on what was then the Esplanade de Fontvielle. The International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo has become the biggest and the most prestigious Circus event in the world and the “Clown d’Or” is considered the supreme distinction for all artists of this discipline. Organised and  [ Read More ]

You may have wondered to yourself, “How do 3D glasses work?” With the current interest and development of 3D televisions and programs, many people are beginning to grow more curious about the technology behind it. This article will explain how the glasses allow you to see in 3D. And, with one exception, you won’t encounter any technical jargon. So, read on to get a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of how 3D glasses work.

Do you know that first ever TV sets were electromechanical and featured a motor, a spinning disc and a neon lamp that projected a little blurry picture? A number of discoveries in the fourth quarter of the 19th century lead to finally some television sets being prototyped in the late 1920’s. This was further followed with a transmission of a television signal. In the early 1900’s a development started on CRT (cathode ray tube) which was used until very recently to transmit and display images. You can still find old tube TV sets in homes around the world today.

The World Health Organization has recently released the results of health surveys taken between 2000 and 2008 on world obesity, and the news isn’t pretty. The common fat-o-meter among nations is body mass index (BMI), a calculation based on a person’s height and weight. The World Health Organization defines “overweight” as an individual with a BMI of 25 or more and “obese” as someone with a BMI of 30 or higher. Since obesity rates can be an indicator of a nation’s nutritional trends, health and culture, we thought it might be useful information for the expat to know.

The world’s largest cave passage was discovered deep within a remote Vietnamese jungle. The Son Doong cave measures 262 feet by 262 feet (80 meters by 80 meters) and at least 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) deep, making it the largest single cave passage ever discovered, according to National Geographic News, where the discovery was announced. The previous record holder, Deer Cave in Malaysia, is 300 feet by 300 feet (91 m by 91 m) in parts, but is only about a mile (1.6 km) long.

1. The stomach’s digestive acids are strong enough to dissolve zinc. Fortunately for us, the cells in the stomach lining renew so quickly that the acids don’t have time to dissolve it. 2. The lungs contain over 300,000 million capillaries (tiny blood vessels). If they were laid end to end, they would stretch 2400km (1500 miles). 3. A mans testicles manufacture 10 million new sperm cells each day – enough that he could repopulate the entire planet in only 6 months! 4. Human bone is as strong as granite in supporting weight. A block of bone the size of a  [ Read More ]

Monopoly is a game that consists of a type of market within the game. You can buy and sell property. It takes hours and hours just to finish one game, but just like any other game you have to roll the dice so winning isn’t always a guarantee. You can however, increase your odds of winning through a bit of strategic thinking. It won’t matter what game piece you choose whether it’s the car or the shoe, as long as your thinking of the game the right way you’ll see results.

Did you know that the U.S. isn’t the only country in the world that celebrates Thanksgiving? Of course each country has its own reasons for being thankful. Here’s a selection of some of the countries around the world that celebrate Thanksgiving.