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Thursday, 1 October 2026

It is the most characteristic symbol of Christmas and its indispensable element, without which it is difficult to imagine the holidays. Green, fragran ...

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Cricket

It is highly weather dependent.

Cricket cannot be played in strong wind or in the rain.

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, but it has also long been celebrated as a secular holiday.

In most religions and cultures, special ceremonies and prayers of thanksgiving after the harvest of ...

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Volleyball

Indoor volleyball has been an Olympic discipline since 1964.

It was introduced at the Tokyo Games. Among men, the gold medal was won by the USSR national team, and among women by Japan.

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Oktoberfest

In 1880, electric light illuminated over 400 booths and tents placed on the grounds of the festival.

The city administration also approved the sale of beer, and the first large tent was erected there i ...

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Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree was also combined with a nativity scene, thanks to which the Catholic and Evangelical traditions were intertwined.

In the Eastern Church, especially in the Slavic circle, the Christmas tree was adopted as a sign of ...

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Cricket

England holds the most losses in International Cricket—currently at 691.

At the same time, the national team played the most games—currently at 1,885.

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Jurassic Park

In 2013, 20 years after the film was made, Jurassic Park could be seen again in theatres.

The film was digitally restored and prepared in 3D.

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Volleyball

Beach volleyball originated on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii in 1915.

It gained popularity in the US in the 1930s during the Great Depression, probably due to the low cos ...

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Tennis

The first Wimbledon tournament took place in 1877.

22 male players competed in singles, watched by 200 people. The championship was won by Spencer Gore.

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StarCraft

StarCraft offers gameplay on different levels.

The game has an elaborate storyline, telling a coherent and engaging story that can be followed thro ...

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13 facts about escape rooms

Do you wanna play a game?

Escape rooms, also known as puzzle rooms, are modern entertainment that brings the atmosphere from books, movies, and computer games to the real world ...

12 facts about Jurassic Park

“Dr. Grant, my dear dr. Sattler… welcome to Jurassic Park”

This iconic 1993 Steven Spielberg film is probably known to everyone. It sparks the imagination of every child and allows us to dream that someday th ...

18 facts about Harry Potter

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good"

The 7-tome series about the adventures of a young wizard and two of his closest friends has achieved unprecedented success and lived to see a film ada ...

20 facts about volleyball

Point, set, match

This fairly young sport has gained tremendous popularity over several decades. It originated in the USA from where it spread around the world in the f ...

18 facts about golf

One of the oldest sports games in the world

Golf is not just a sport, it is a true lifestyle. It is a game that combines elegance, precision, and endless passion. At first glance, it may seem li ...

12 facts about Thanksgiving

The most expected family gathering in US

Thanksgiving is a federal American holiday celebrated in the US and Canada. Its roots date back to 1621, when a group of British settlers known as the ...

15 facts about StarCraft

The computer game classic of the 1990s

For gamers whose childhood and early youth were in the 1990s, StarCraft can evoke nostalgia. This already classic title lived to see a sequel in 2010, ...

29 facts about tennis

The most elegant of sports

Tennis is one of the most popular sports worldwide. It is considered a very elegant discipline that requires exceptional determination to master. It i ...

23 facts about cricket

Second most popular sport in the world

Cricket is an international phenomenon. Originating from England, it now brings joy to over 2,5 billion fans around the world, and is the second most ...

21 facts about Halloween

Trick or treat

Halloween is the second most popular holiday in the U.S. While masses of children, all dressed up as superheroes and princesses, knock from door to do ...

20 facts about Oktoberfest

The largest Volksfest in the world

Oktoberfest is the world’s largest annual folk festival held in late September and early October in Munich, Germany. Its beginnings date back to the 1 ...