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The History of Lotteries
England’s first recorded lottery started on January 11th, 1569, 450 years ago. Where did they start?…
What became of Alice’s Adventures Under Ground?
Well, they became Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland All this happened because a girl called Al…
<strong><u>Do you know the story of William McGonagall, the worst poet in Britain?</u></strong>
William McGonagall was famous due to being regarded as the worst poet in British history! A Scotsman…
About Champagne!
The Romans first planted vineyards in the champagne region of France, it was a pinkish wine. However…
Steamboat Willie the first Mickey Mouse cartoon with sound
“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thingthat it was all started by a mouse.” W…
<strong><u>When did we first learn of the Balaclava, the Cardigan and the Raglan Sleeve</u></strong>
Did you know that these three items of clothing were the result of the Crimea War? Some war wasn’t …