The Chief Minister of Indian provider Andhra Pradesh, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, better known as YSR, has died in a helicopter crash. The body of 60-year-old YSR was found on Rudrakonda Hill, 40 nautical miles east of New Dehli. According to local reports, Andhra Pradesh finance minister K Rosaiah...
Believe it or not, some of the most widely accepted historical "truths" are actually very inaccurate.
A deluge of torrential rains dubbed by scientists as an "atmospheric river" has flooded California. The rains have interrupted travel, drenched southern sections of California for 6 days, and have caused officials to issue a state of emergency. The rains have triggered mudslides, thunderstorms,...
Ground Hog's Day 2011 is fast approaching. February 2, 2011 is the annual celebration of Puxsutawney Phil's famous winter weather prediction during which Phil will be pulled from his burrow to see his shadow. The festivities will be held at Gobbler's Knob in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania....
Punxsutawney Phil was pulled from his burrow for the annual Groundhog's Day winter weather prediction and saw his shadow. The Gobbler's Knob event indicates that winter will come to an early end this year according to lore. Today's event was only the 16th time since 1887 that the groundhog did...
Akbash comes from the Turkish word “akbas” meaning “white head,” and this massive flock guard dog is definitely solid white. Also called the Coben Kopegi or the Akbas, this elegant, rare and pure breed is a natural guardian that displays strong protective and even maternal instincts over the...
Though tea originated in Southeast Asia—according to legend, the first cup was drunk by Chinese emperor Shennong in 2,700 BCE—it has become popular all over the world. People not only drink it because it is delicious, but because many find it relaxing and soothing. It is taken at the start of the...
Columbus Day is a federal holiday and is observed as such by all federal government, and banks. Columbus Day became an official state holiday in Colorado in 1905 and later became a federal holiday in 1934. People have celebrated Columbus voyage since the colonial era. It makes for an unexpected...
Velvet is a kind of fabric. It tends to be associated with luxury and sophistication, because (traditionally) it was a very rare and expensive material used only by the rich for special occasions or for fine décor. It was the favored fabric of royalty and was prized not only because of Its beauty...
Named after its breeder, Leendert Saarloos, this Dutch native herding breed is a wolf-dog hybrid. Developed from crossing a German Shepherd Dog and a Eurasian wolf, the Saarloos Wolf Dog is rarely seen outside The Netherlands. To date there are just approximately 2,500 pedigrees listed and the...
