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USA History Facts - Facts about United States of America History

2014-11-27T11:16:00.000-08:00

America’s history is comparatively short compared with most European countries. Despite this it has one of the richest and most interesting histories of all countries, below are some quick Interesting facts about USA (United States of America) history.

Only one President didn’t marry, James Buchanan.
The tallest President was Abraham Lincoln at 6’4”, the shortest was James Madison who was a foot shorter than Lincoln.
The USA gained most of its current territory by purchasing it off other countries. It often got bargain prices too, the Louisiana Purchase of much of the middle of America cost just $15 million in 1803, equivalent of just $220 million today. The US spends more buying some military jets than this!
The first permanent English settlement in America was at Jamestown which was founded in 1607.
The US system of government was established by a constitution, but this has been amended many times, usually to give additional rights to citizens.
During the years of 1861 to 1865 the US was engaged in a bloody civil war between the North and South over issues such as slavery, states rights and the economy.
Another war that divided America was the Vietnam war. Many felt so strongly the US shouldn’t have been involved that they were involved in violence against the government.
The first black US President is Barack Obama.
While the USA was a major participant in both World War 1 and World War 2, it joined both later than most European countries involved.
The USA amended its constitution to guarantee women to the right to vote on August 18th 1920.
One American President, William McKinley, was assassinated by an anarchist.
The USA was the first country to put a man on the moon, Neil Armstrong being that man.
The only country to ever use a nuclear bomb in warfare was the USA. It dropped one on Nagasaki and one of Hiroshima in Japan in World War 2.
In 1974 Richard Nixon resigned from his position as President of the United States due to the Watergate scandal.
The USA had an aggressive year in 1898. It invaded Hawaii and in defeating Spain took Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
The Wall Street Crash in 1929 caused the Great Depression which saw 13 million people unemployed.
The USA briefly banned alcohol from 1920, although the law proved unpopular and unworkable and was eventually withdrawn.
Britain and the USA haven’t been at peace since the War of Independence. In 1812 they went to war again.

Source: USA History Facts

A 4-Minute Video That Will Change Your Life - Must Watch

2014-05-21T01:51:00.000-07:00

The Planet Earth is You!

The sole purpose of this video is to raise awareness among humans on the state of our planet. It is a reminder that there is still time for us to do something about it. There is time for us to act. We should not let our indifference about the world take over. Let us help conserve our planet. Save the Animal, Save the Plants, Save the People, Save the Planet by keeping care.

This powerful video was made by Carlos Chavira and shared on his You Tube page. Some of the images are graphic but the video is powerful. SHARE this message RIGHT NOW because there is still time to save our planet.

Interesting Facts about Taj Mahal

2014-02-08T11:57:00.000-08:00

Interesting facts and truths about Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the wonder monument in Agra (Uttar Pradesh), India.

Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his Beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand Bano Begum).

The English meaning of Taj Mahal is “Crown of the Palace” and Shah Jahan used to call Mumtaz Mahal “Jewel of the Palace”.

Construction of Taj Mahal started in year 1631 and completed in 1653, it took 22 years to build this historical monument. It was built in stages, with the plinth and the tomb taking up roughly 15 years. Building of minarets, mosque, jawab, and gateway took additional 5 years to be completed.

The Architecture of Taj Mahal is Combination of Persian, Islamic and Indian Architecture Style.

The Construction Cost of this Masterpiece Monument was around 320 Million Indian Rupees.

Around 2,000 people worked day and night for 22 years, Ustad Ahmad Lahauri was the architect of Taj Mahal.

Around 1,000 Elephants were employeed for the transportation of construction material.

30 different varieties of precious and semi precious stones were used to make Taj Mahal more beautiful.

99 names of ALLAH can be found as calligraphic inscriptions on the sides of the actual tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.

Passages from Quran have been used as decorative elements throughout the complex.

Many types of marbles used in construction of Taj Mahal and they were brought over from many different states and countries including China, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Arabia.

At the Different time of the day Taj Mahal appears to be in a different color every time. Some people think that changing colors of Taj mahal depicts different moods of Woman.

In recent times different studies suggest that Taj mahal is sinking in Yamuna River.

Every year Taj Mahal attracts around 3-4 million tourists with a huge number of International Tourists.

Interesting Facts about India

2014-02-02T11:23:00.000-08:00

India is an ancient country with ancient civilization of arya samaj. Over 1.1billion people live in India, from the deserts of Rajasthan and the blissful beaches of Goa, to the Keralan tea plantations and the metropolitan cities of Mumbai and Kolkata. With such a huge diversity of landscapes, religion and culture, India is a fascinating place to visit.

Learn a little more about this enormous country with our interesting facts about India:

Indira Ganshi was India’s first and only female Prime Minister.

Mother Teresa first donned her famous saree in 1948; it’s now the uniform for nuns in her order.

Mumbai’s dabbawallahs deliver over 200,000 lunch boxes by bike and train from home to office daily.

The state of Meghalaya, northeast India’s “abode of clouds”, is the wettest inhabited place on earth.

Tea had been growing in India for centuries before the British began its commercial cultivation.

The Himalayas contain nine of the world’s ten highest peaks.

A woman may be forbidden from housework while any colour from the bridal mehndi is on her hands.

India now boasts 400,000 millionaires with a combined net worth nearly US$2.5 billion.

India cuisine may be the oldest continuously prepared cuisine in known human history.

Alcohol consumption is banned in five Indian states; the drinking age varies from 18 to 30 in the others.

In terms of purchasing power, India is the world’s third largest economy.

The jalfrezi has overtaken tikka masala as Britain’s favourite Indian dish.

It is illegal to take India’s currency, the rupee, out of India.

Bollywood is the world’s largest film industry, followed by Nigeria’s Nollywood and Hollywood.

India is the world’s 2^nd largest country by population, and 7^th largest land mass.

Eighty percent of India’s population is Hindu, 13% are Muslim and millions are Sikh, Jain or Christian.

In Indian law, only men can be punished for adultery.

It is claimed that the game of chess originated in India.

In India 23 official languages are spoken, along with over a thousand minor languages and dialects.

In rural Bihar, Nalanda, one of the world’s most ancient universities, are being rebuilt.

Half of the world’s outsourced IT services come from India.

India has an adult literacy rate of around 70%.

India produces a staggering 4700 daily papers in over 300 languages, plus 39,000 journals and weeklies.

Indian Railways is the largest employer on the planet.

White tigers are only found among Indian tigers.

The Bengal Tiger in India’s national animal.

Interesting Facts About Tibetan Mastiffs

2014-02-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

Interesting Facts About Tibetan Mastiffs

1. They Guard Like Their Life Depends On It
Look closely and you will fall for the kind teddy bear expression on the face. Don’t be fooled two Tibetan Mastiff‘s together can take down a lion.

2. They Are Very Territorial Dogs and Mark It Nice and Clear
When it comes to strangers they can be very thick headed and will not budge, no matter what. Females are more ferocious then males.

3. Key To Their Happy State Of Mind Is Helping Them Develop A Set Of Socialization Skills
Please do not get them home if you can’t spare time to train them in socialization.

4. They Are Happier Indoors During The Day
This makes us think they are lazy and dumb. But they are actually saving energy for their night patrol. Patrolling in the night is their inherent trait.

5. In Most Cases The Body Is Longer Than Taller
They are light footed and have a slow and deliberate trot. The eyes are those of an old man with all the wisdom of this world.

6. They Have A Very Heavy Coat Around The Neck And Shoulders
They sometimes resembles like a lion sleeping, from far away. The under coat gets very heavy in winters and shrinks in summer. It is the perfect machine to handle all extremes of weather.

7.They Have Always Been Solitary Animals
A new trend has been seen in the last century of keeping them as dogs of companion. They are very independent, strong headed and difficult to budge if they set their head on something.

8. Overly Devoted To the Family and Great with Kids
But they need to let down their guard a little with other children visiting the family.

9. Generally, No Other Dog Messes With Them
They tend to be less aggressive too towards the lesser dogs. They don’t trouble other pets at home. Don’t trouble them and they won’t trouble you back. Simple!

10. Children At Home Need To Be Taught To Be Respectful Of A Tibetan Mastiff
They cannot violate his “dog space “. You cannot put your hands into his bowl or invite him to eat from your plate. Stick to clear cut instructions. Don’t confuse him and the kids.

11. Knack Of Killing Birds
The birds in your neighborhood might boycott you after you get a Tibetan Mastiff home, as they have a special affinity for chasing, catching and killing birds, no matter what kind.

12. Don’t Ever Mistake Them to Be Little Intelligent
They understand it all and get your commands too. But, if they will comply with it immediately or not is a matter of their free will. They have been bred to take quick decisions on their own for centuries, they’re not going to give that up now.

13. They Don’t Like To Be Out In the Night and Will Keep Barking and Wake Up The Neighbors
By being firm with them they learn to be tolerant and always willing to please the owner. Let them know whose the boss at home, or they might want to teach you a thing or so about authority.

14. Exercise Them Regularly To Avoid Boredom
Nobody minds some fresh air. And no matter how much you train, you have to fence your property if you want him inside it. Or else he will leave at the first chance he gets to explore the world on his own.

15. Brush Their Abundant Coat At Least Twice A Week and During Shedding Daily
They are great companions for people suffering from allergies. Introduce him to many people, take him to places, situations, and broaden his horizons. This in turn will turn him into a reliable and well adjusted dog.

16. When You Bring Them Home, You Bring Love and Affection for Many Years
TDo-Khyi or Tsang Khyi or Ipoo as they are called in Tibet and other languages, are like bringing home your own guardian angel, to be protected and loved for many years to come

Source: drakyitibetanmastiff.blogspot.com

Interesting and Amazing Facts about Aliens

2013-12-21T01:26:00.000-08:00

Interesting Facts about Aliens

The most Interesting and Amazing Fact about Aliens is that "Aliens are not exits". Aliens are the fantasy creature of some writers mind's nothing else. There is no powerful creature than the Humans in reality.

Interesting Facts about Panamanian Golden Frogs

2013-12-21T01:25:00.000-08:00

Interesting Facts about Panamanian Golden Frogs

Panamanian Golden Frogs are an amazing species of frogs that are critically endangered amphibians almost extinct in the wild. These frogs are seen by luckily. Panamanian Golden Frogs have become the national symbol of Panama. They are also the Symbol of Good Luck. Males Panamanian Golden Frogs are 1.5 to 2 inches; females are 2 to 3 inches. Panamanian Golden Frogs don’t have ears and they listen with the help of their lungs. These frogs produce toxins in their skin that make them noxious meals for predators. Golden frogs are sexually dimorphic. The females of this species are up to twice the size of an average male. Females Golden Frogs deposit light-sensitive eggs. They hide their egg clutches in dark crevices under rocks to avoid exposing the developing eggs to sunlight.

Interesting Facts about Zinc

2013-12-21T01:24:00.000-08:00

Interesting Facts about Zinc

Zinc is most important mineral for Human Health. It Improves Immunity Level. Zinc is very useful in Hair Loss and Anti Aging. It increases man power. Zinc reduces illness, increase physical and internal (testosterone) growth and decrease mortality. Zinc reduces the duration and severity of a common cold or halt diarrhea.

Interesting Facts about Markhor Goat

2013-11-25T07:51:00.000-08:00

Scientific Name: Capra falconeri

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies: 3 subspecies endangered:

Chiltan Markhor or Chiltan Wild Goat (Capra falconeri chiltanensis or Capra aegagrus chialtanensis),
Straight-horned Markhor (Capra falconeri jerdoni),
Kabul Markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros)

Group: Mammals

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

EN-US FWS: June 14, 1976

EN-IUCN: 2008

Size:

Head-body length: 140 - 180 cm

Male weight: 80 - 110 kg

Female weight: 32 - 50 kg

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Afghanistan, Pakistan

The markhor is an Asian mountain goat species found in the western Himalayas. You really can’t miss the Markhor since they are one unique looking goat. Besides the long furry coat the Markhor also has unusual horns. The spiraled horns of the male can grow as long as 1.5 m (4.9′). Meanwhile the horns of the female are not nearly as impressive as they typically grow to about 50 cm (1.9′). Personally, I would have been impressed with the 2 foot horns on the female if it weren’t for the 5 foot long male horns. Markhors weigh between 88 and 243 lb, and males are larger than females. The average body length is 55 to 70 inches. Their coats are grizzled light brown to black in color (depending on the subspecies), and the coats of males are usually lighter than that of females. In the summer, their coats are short and smooth, and in the winter they grow longer and thicker. Males have long hair on their chin, throat, chest, and shanks, and females have smaller fringes. Both male and female have tightly curled, corkscrew-like horns that start close together at the head and spread out toward the tips, but the horns of males grow about six times longer.

Typically these goats can be found on the mountains ranging anywhere from 600 -3600 m above sea level in scrub forests made up of primarily oaks, pines, and junipers. They are mainly active in the early morning and late afternoon. They graze mainly during the spring and summer feeding on a variety of grasses. During the autumn and winter months, they eat leaves, twigs, and shrubs. Males are solitary and females and their young live in herds of around nine. Mating occurs in the winter, and males fight for breeding rights by lunging and locking horns to make the other lose its balance. Females give birth to one to two young after a gestation period of 135 to 170 days.

Three markhor subspecies are endangered: the Chiltan markhor or Chiltan Wild Goat (Capra falconeri chiltanensis) found in Pakistan, the Straight-horned markhor (Capra falconeri jerdoni) found in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Kabul markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros), also found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Chiltan markhor may also be called Capra aegagrus chialtanensis because there is much controversy regarding its classification as aCapra falconeri subspecies, and some argue that it is a subspecies of the wild goat (Capra aegarus). All three subspecies are threatened due to hunting by humans. Their horns are prized among trophy hunters and used in the Asian medicine market. They also compete with domestic livestock and local agriculture for habitat. All three subspecies were listed as endangered in 1976, but there are no other known conservation plans for the species.

Interesting and Real Facts about People Psychology

2013-09-20T09:05:00.001-07:00

How to understand people more? How you can understand a person psychology? According to Psychologists people are categories due to their emotions and psychology are in the following:

1. Lonely People: If a person laugh too much, even at stupid things, he is lonely inside.

2. Sad People: If a person sleeps a lot, he is sad.

3. Deep Hearted People: If a person speaks less but speaks fast, he keeps secrets.

4. Weak people: If someone can't cry, he is weak.

5. Tensed People: If someone eats in an abnormal manner, he is tensed.

6. Innocent and Soft Hearted People: If someone cries on little things, he is innocent and soft hearted person.

7. Alone People in Search of Love: If someone become angry over silly or petty (small) things, he needs love.

Interesting Facts about Egypt

2013-05-06T09:05:00.000-07:00

Egypt (مصر) nowadays officially knows as Arab Republic of Egypt is an ancient country. Egypt is a transcontinental country straddling the north corner of Africa and southwestern corner of Asia. Here are some Interesting facts about Egypt that you may like to know:

Interesting Facts about Egypt

Egypt is one of the most popular countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Egypt is 15th most populated in the world.
The Neil River is in Egypt which the largest river in the world.
Most of the population lives near the Nile River because this is the only ground where food can be grown.
Apart from the Nile River, most of the land in Egypt is desert.

Interesting Facts about Girls

2012-12-03T10:59:00.002-08:00

Interesting Facts about Boys and Girls

If any girl is angry with you and ignoring you but she is still waiting for your loving response.

Girls are the most loving creation of GOD.
A woman speaks 5000 words more than a man in one day. :-)