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History Of Buddhism History Of Jainism History Of Zoroastrianism Guru Nanak History Of Chinese Buddhism Historical Christ Pythogoros FactBook Dictionaries Encyclopedias Quotations Archive History Of Sanskrit One World How a Lady Gets Her Book Published History of Celtic People UFOs and Extra Terrestrial Intelligences The Vimanika Shastra Today's BirthdayTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Gerhard Richter (1932)Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Richter is considered one of the foremost German artists of the post-World War II period, and the prices his paintings fetch at auction reflect this distinction. Unwilling to settle on any one approach, Richter has varied his style from austere photorealism to pure abstraction. Richter's photo-paintings, which reproduce photographic images on canvas in exacting detail, explore the tension between reality and its depiction, between process and material. Where did Richter train? DiscussAfonso IV of Portugal (1291) Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Afonso IV, known as "the Brave," was king of Portugal from 1325 until his death in 1357. A soldier and general, he fought several wars against Castile and the Moors and engaged in much political intrigue. Afonso's most important contribution as king was, perhaps, his strengthening of the Portuguese navy, which later became a formidable power in overseas exploration and trade. He is, however, best remembered for ordering whose murder in 1355?Sir Thomas More (1478) Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  More was an English lawyer, writer, and politician who earned a reputation as a leading humanist scholar. He held many public offices during Henry VIII's reign, including that of Lord Chancellor. He is remembered for his book Utopia, which describes an ideal state founded entirely on reason, and for his principled refusal to accept the King as the head of the Church of England—a decision that resulted in his execution on the grounds of treason. What recognition was he accorded in 1886?Article of the DayTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Charles Pierre BaudelaireTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Baudelaire was a 19th century French poet and critic. The only volume of his poems published in his lifetime, Les Fleurs du mal, translated as The Flowers of Evil, was initially condemned as obscene. Later accepted as a masterpiece, the book is recognized for the brilliant phrasing, rhythm, and expressiveness of its lyrics. Baudelaire also translated many of Poe's works, bringing them to the attention of the French public. What literary movement is he credited with helping develop? DiscussBrú na Bóinne Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Brú na Bóinne is a complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges, and prehistoric enclosures located at a wide bend in the River Boyne in Ireland. Among its most well-known sections are the passage graves of Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, which possess significant collections of megalithic art. A World Heritage site, it was also used for Iron Age burials and was eventually settled by the Normans in the Middle Ages. What famous battle was fought in the area?Fat Tax Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Fat tax, also known as "Twinkie tax", "junk food tax," and "snack tax," is a tax on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods. The concept was pioneered in the early 1980s by Kelly D. Brownell, PhD, who proposed that revenue from such a tax be used to subsidize more healthful foods and fund nutrition campaigns. Proponents believe that the increased cost of junk food might also deter buyers and thereby curb consumption. How much revenue could a tax of 1 cent per 12-oz soda generate annually in the US?
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Today In History, News And QuotationsThis Day in HistoryTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT William G. Morgan Invents Volleyball (1895)Tue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  William G. Morgan invented volleyball in Holyoke, Massachusetts, just four years after basketball was invented in the neighboring town of Springfield. Morgan, a physical education director, created "Mintonette" for older athletes who wanted to play indoor sports but for whom basketball was too rough. Mintonette was later renamed volleyball because the point of the game is to "volley" the ball back and forth over a net. Morgan's game took several of its characteristics from what two sports? DiscussThe Boy Scouts of America Is Founded (1910) Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), founded in 1910, is the largest youth organization in the US. Scouts are taught outdoorsmanship through participation in camping, aquatic, and hiking activities. These programs are designed to build character, promote fitness, and encourage good citizenship. Scouts advance in rank by completing projects and showing leadership, and they receive recognition in the form of merit badges and awards. How many of the 12 men to walk on the moon were Scouts?Maastricht Treaty Establishes The European Union (1992) Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  The history of the European Union (EU) began soon after WWII, when there developed in Europe a strong revulsion against national rivalries and parochial loyalties. The idea of a united Europe was seen as the basis for European strength and security, and the European Coal and Steel Company, established in 1951, was the first attempt at accomplishing this. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty, formally the Treaty on European Union, officially established the EU. How many member states does the EU have?In the NewsTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Sugary Soda Linked to Pancreatic CancerTue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST  According to a recent study, people who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a significantly higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Researchers believe that the large quantities of sugar in soft drinks may increase insulin levels in the body, contributing to pancreatic cancer cell growth. Critics, however, say the finding does not prove that there is a causal relationship between the two factors and highlight the fact that those who regularly drink sugary sodas often have other poor health habits. DiscussSIDS Linked to Low Serotonin Levels Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST  A recent study has found that babies who died from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) show lower levels of the brain chemical serotonin than babies who died from other causes. Serotonin regulates a baby's sleep, heart rate, and breathing; and abnormal levels of the neurotransmitter could hamper an infant's breathing. The findings suggest that some babies have an underlying vulnerability to SIDS, and researchers hope there will one day be a test to identify those at risk.Paper Linking Vaccines and Autism Retracted Sun, 7 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST  Twelve years after it published a paper suggesting that the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine might be linked to autism and bowel disease, the medical journal The Lancet issued a full retraction. The 1998 article launched an era of anti-vaccine activism and led to a steep drop in the number of vaccinations in the US, Britain, and parts of Europe, prompting a rise in measles cases. The retraction came after a disciplinary panel of Britain's General Medical Council ruled that Andrew Wakefield, the study's lead author, had presented his research in an "irresponsible and dishonest" way and shown a "callous disregard" for the suffering of the children he studied.Quote of the DayTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT Jonathan SwiftTue, 9 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him. DiscussW. Somerset Maugham Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all.Sun Tzu Sun, 7 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT  Secret operations are essential in war; upon them the army relies to make its every move.
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