Ashurbanipal wasn’t just an Assyrian king, he was a propaganda king. The layout, decorations and even the landscaping of his palaces were all made to point to one major fact – he was more powerful than you. After taking a moment to marvel at the Hall of Mirrors, visitors are invited to enter yet another high-ranking Palace room, the King’s… Read More »
History of Britain” and “history of Great Britain” redirect here. For other uses, see History of Britain (disambiguation). This page covers many interlocking topics of unusual overlap and interdependence. For the history of England, see history of England. For the history of Wales, see history of Wales. For the history of Scotland, see history of Scotland. For the history of Ireland, see history… Read More »
London: Selwa Hussain carries a 6-kilogram rucksack on her back all the time – it contains her heart. Selwa, from the UK, underwent a life-saving operation in 2017 after which she has been carrying her artificial heart in the backpack. The backpack contains batteries, an electric motor and a pump that pushes air through tubes to power plastic… Read More »
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of hospitality, it’s no secret that things can get overwhelming. Whether you’re bogged down by an operations checklist, anxious about meeting revenue goals, or anything in between, hospitality industry professionals, like everyone else, may need a pick-me-up from time to time. Being so, we compiled a list of 42 of the most powerful, inspirational, and even humorous hospitality quotes we could find.… Read More »
We’ve already shared some fun trivia facts about your own mouth. But, did you know that humans aren’t the only species with really interesting teeth? Every animal has its own dental problems and quirks, and some of them can be downright weird. Here are 10 fun facts about animal teeth: 1. Snails have the most teeth of any animal Snails teeth are… Read More »
Few outside of India had heard of Gautam Adani just a few years ago. Now the Indian businessman, a college dropout who first tried his luck as a diamond trader before turning to coal, has become the world’s third-richest person. It’s the first time an Asian person has broken into the top three of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index… Read More »
This paper uses a framework developed for gender and tropical diseases for the analysis of non-communicable diseases and conditions in developing and industrialized countries. The framework illustrates that gender interacts with the social, economic and biological determinants and consequences of tropical diseases to create different health outcomes for males and females. Whereas the framework was previously limited to… Read More »
It might seem like only yesterday that you stepped into the pediatrician’s office for your child’s very first visit. But the time will come when your child needs to move into adult health care. This change can be overwhelming for you and your child. But if you’re both prepared and plan ahead, it can be a smooth step… Read More »
When you look at your home, you probably feel as if it’s your safety blanket. It’s the place that you tend to feel most comfortable in, as well as secure. And that the way that it should be. When you first get a new place, you always want to make sure that it feels like a home as… Read More »
This is a list chosen by Michael H. Hart, from the book ‘100 most influential people in the world’. He chose people on a ranking of who had done the most to influence the world. I recommend reading the book as it offers an interesting insight into the influence of different individuals. As the author notes, ‘Influential’ does… Read More »