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Text on the tag: The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French court in Ve...

Text on the tag: Many of us love the smell of old books, with the aroma of dust and all its history. Other times we enjoy smelling brand new books,...

Text on the tag: There is around 90 pounds per square inch of pressure in a bottle of Champagne which, surprisingly, is more than triple the pressu...

Text on the tag: Lewis Carroll’s personal copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – one of only six original 1865 editions known to exist – was so...

Text on the tag: Native American tribes saw the owl as a symbol of protection. Linked to wisdom and knowledge, they are also associated with magic ...

Text on the tag: Honey represents prosperity, as well as immortality and rebirth. Due to their sweet flavour, it is also associated to delight. Bee...

Text on the tag: Published under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" in 1857, this iconic Christmas song was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–189...

Text on the tag: The Imperial Russian Ballet choreographer Marius Petipa, commissioned Tchaikovsky to compose the music in 1891. The adaptation of ...

Text on the tag: The 1892 two-act ballet, with a score by Tchaikovsky, is popular world over especially in the Christmas season. Nutcracker wood-ca...

Text on the tag: It is believed that the first ballet dancer to dance en pointe with modified shoes was Marie Taglioni in the ballet ‘La Sylphide’ ...

Text on the tag: Studies have shown that "Dress for success" is more than just a catchy motto. Striving for that perfect look, which attracts posit...

Text on the tag: As an increasing number of people take on desk jobs, an increasingly common thing in modern society is the “dead butt syndrome” (a...

Text on the tag: Unlike the joy of sunbathing, or devouring a board of cheese and wine, the act of reading is a passion without any unwanted side e...

Text on the tag: Prior to the introduction of railways, communities around the UK had their own local time (e.g. Bristol was 10 minutes behind Gree...

Text on the tag: A study showed that in as little as two weeks, listening to upbeat music improves the immune system, as well as boost happiness. A...

Text on the tag: The earliest surviving opera is Euridice. Written by Jacopo Peri and Ottavio Rinuccini, the piece was performed in Florence in 160...

Text on the tag: It is said that the longest sentence published in literature belongs to Victor Hugo from Les Misérables where there is a sentence ...

Text on the tag: A study found that moderate drinkers are less prone to depression with less cases of heart disease. The conclusion was to keep the...

Text on the tag: This English proverb reminds us that no matter how rough the storm gets, keep on that journey and persevere. You will be better an...

Text on the tag: 1874 saw the introduction of the first commercial typewriters, but it was not until after the mid 1880s that they would commonly b...

Text on the tag: Most editions of Hamlet are slightly different as they all come from different sources. In the 1623 First Folio edition, the first...

Text on the tag: The physical activity from gardening improves endurance, strength, mobility, flexibility, whilst having the added benefit of getti...

Text on the tag: Tea is an integral part of British culture, and ‘My cup of tea’ is just one of the many tea-related phrases commonly used in the U...

Text on the tag: People were using ceramic teapots 11,000 ago in Asia and the Middle East. This custom didn't reach the West until much later, as t...

Text on the tag: GPS has revolutionised navigation. Some thought it would threaten to make the magnetic compass obsolete - not so! GPS indicates po...

Text on the tag: The flight of a Champagne cork is part of the fun and the glamour of drinking Champagne, which can reach a speed of around 40 mph ...

Text on the tag: Tea bags were invented in the United States back in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan who created small silk bags for giving samples of tea ...

Text on the tag: In case you have the urge to build a structure for a Champagne cascade, the optimum measurements are as follows: Base level with 6...

Text on the tag: A play on the Latin phrase “carpe diem”, usually translated as “seize the day”. The extended version of the phrase “carpe diem, qu...