Why is the Taj Mahal so special for people in India?
The Taj Mahal is a shire built in honor of Emperor Shah Jehan’s wife in 1630. Northern India was rules by the Mughals from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The Mughals were the descendants of the Turks and Mongols. Shah Jehan was one of the early Emperors of the Mughal dynasty, and he led [...]
Why is Chicago called ‘The Windy City’?
Most believe that Chicago is called ‘The Windy City’ because it’s very windy in Chicago. If you live in Chicago, or you just don’t want to see a good city tarnished, stop reading here and continue believing Chicago is called ‘The Windy City’ because of the prevailing wind. If not read on and find out [...]
Why do they call New York ‘The Big Apple’?
Some may tell you that New York is called ‘The Big Apple’ because it resembles a giant apple. This is simply not true, New York looks nothing like an apple, or any other fruit. New York got its nickname from Walter Winchell, a New York City gossip columnist. Winchell, who later became a radio legend [...]
Why is the snow in Utah so good?
Utah is known for its great ski conditions. The snow is often ‘powder’ snow and this is optimal for skiers and snowboarders. Powder snow is dry and doesn’t stick together; as a result it won’t stick to skies and snowboards either. This provides a higher top speed, and quite often a softer landing on wipeouts. [...]
How many underground cities are there, and where are they located?
There are a few ways to define what an underground city is. There are modern underground cities that provide walk ways between buildings, as well as underground transit systems. There are older underground cities that were often carved out of rock. There are also ancient catacombs that were often used to bury the dead. Some [...]
Who or what is Bloor St. (street running through Mississauga and Toronto, Ontario, Canada) named after?
Bloor St in Toronto, Canada is named after a developer, Joseph Bloor. He is most noted for founding the village of Yorkville in Toronto. Joseph Bloor was born in Staffordshire, England in 1789. In 1819 he came to Canada with his wife Sarah Lees. After owning a hotel on King Street Bloor purchased a tract [...]
What other continent other than Antarctica has no rainforests?
Antartica is the only continent without a rainforest. The arctic does not have a rainforest but it’s not a continent, perhaps that is the source of the confusion. Here’s a link to a page with all sorts of useful, useful for rainforest fans anyway, information. http://www.nature.org/rainforests/explore/facts.html
What are the seven wonders of the world?
Due to the popularity of the concept of the Seven Wonders of the World there are many ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ now. They include: the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Medieval World, and of the Modern World. The Seven Wonders of the Modern World include: the Natural Wonders, Wonders of the Underwater World [...]
What is the position of law in Tanzanian government?
The law in Tanzania has a storied past. Tanzania’s law began with just traditional law. Islamic law was influential on the traditional law until Germany overlaid its Imperial law. After World War I British law became the standard. Since then the law systems have been different in different areas. Islamic courts still exist even though in [...]
How tall is the Empire State building?
The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 41 years. It was built in 1931. It stands at 1,472 feet, or 448 meters. The most interesting thing about the Empire State Building, to me any way, is the guy who climbed it. Alain Robert climbed it with no equipment at all [...]
