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17 facts about Christmas Tree
17 facts about Christmas Tree
An iconic symbol
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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Oktoberfest
In 1950, the mayor of Munich, Thomas Wimmer, opened Oktoberfest for the first time in the traditional way, meaning by tapping a barrel.
Every year, the participants of the festival expect with great tension how many strokes will be need ...
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Tennis
Yellow tennis balls are in use since 1986.
The yellow ball was introduced to look more visible on television. Previously, tennis balls were white.
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Cricket
Cricket bats are manufactured from white willow.
White willow (Salix alba) is native to Europe and central parts of Asia. Over time, a cultivar was i ...
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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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Tennis
The first tennis player to win the Grand Slam was Don Budge in 1938.
He remains the only American male tennis player to win all four championships in one year.
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StarCraft
The Brood War DLC had a secret mission.
It could only be unlocked if the last mission available in the game was completed within 5 minutes.T ...
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Thanksgiving
In the US, it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday in October, and in other countries, it takes plac ...
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Tennis
It is believed that the term tennis comes from French monks shouting “tenez” whenever they caught the ball.
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Christmas Tree
In Poland, gifts are placed under the tree on Christmas Eve and, depending on the region, they are brought by Santa Claus, Christmas, Baby Jesus or Santa Claus.
Traditions vary, in other countries, if there are gifts, they are given on Christmas Day.
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Harry Potter
The inventor of the philosopher’s stone, Nicolas Flamel, who appears in the story, really existed.
Flamel was a French alchemist who lived in the 14th century.
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13 facts about escape rooms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...