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SECRET 360-YEAR-OLD DOORWAY UNCOVERED IN LONDON
Historians working on the renovation of the House of Commons have found a lost 360-year-old passageway, hidden in a secret chamber. The doorway was created for the coronation of Charles II in 1660. This was to allow guests to access a celebratory banquet in Westminster Hall, the building next to the modern day Commons chamber.
By Paul Asling4 years ago in FYI
NASA SAYS ASTEROID NEREUS WILL BREAK INTO EARTH'S ORBIT ON DECEMBER 11
Nasa Warns About Asteroid 4660 Nereus According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, there is an asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower that will break into Earth's orbit in just over a week. A huge, 1082 foot (330 meters) space rock, which is as big as a football field, is headed our way. NASA has its watchful eyes on Asteroid 4660 Nereus.
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in FYI
23 NFT Terms You Need to Know
NFT nerds use a bunch of terms, abbreviations, silly slang, and intentional misspellings that to most newcomers seem like complete nonsense. Some are essential for your understanding and participation in the space, others are just funny terms that make you feel like an insider.
By Christian Jensen4 years ago in FYI
Let's Talk Turkey About Substance Dependence
In a modern context, this is something you do to cut something out entirely. We say “going cold turkey”, which means we are giving up some drug or otherwise addictive and harmful substance entirely (like Twitter). Not cutting back, not gradually reducing, not replacing with something else (like Facebook), but stopping altogether.
By R P Gibson4 years ago in FYI
Welcome To The Information Dumping Ground
Planning your next family holiday or travel adventure? Then why not consider a trip to an island in the South Atlantic, just off the west coast of the African continent, some 354 miles (570 km) from Ghana. There you’ll (supposedly) find a small community, estimated population of four thousand (but with millions of tourists every year), the world’s highest per capita Segway users, and home to some of the most diverse landmarks imaginable.
By R P Gibson4 years ago in FYI
Everyone Has Different Pain Thresholds - Both Physical and Emotional
We all have different pain thresholds, both physical and emotional. Our physical pain thresholds depend on several factors, including our age, gender, and genetics. Some studies have shown that women are more sensitive to physical pain than men, and people of different ethnic groups have different pain thresholds as well. For example, African Americans experience more physical pain than white people. Other studies have shown that women have lower, but still highly-perceived pain than males.
By Yogesh Sawant4 years ago in FYI
Canada PNP Immigration Highlights Of 2021
The number of invitations to apply (ITAs) for Canadian provincial nomination in September 2021 is 6,500 or so. Most Canadian provinces or territories run their own PNP. Therefore, provincial governments can choose the best candidates for their local labor market requirements and managing the settlement of immigrants in their jurisdictions. Each province in Canada has its own requirements for the eligibility of foreign workers for Canadian PR under its PNP.
By Trenity Consultant4 years ago in FYI
