The first 13 years of cottage cheese production in Denmark was exclusively for sale to the US Army – it wasn’t until 1963 that sales to ordinary people started.
Where does the word school come from?
The word school comes from the Latin word schola, which in turn comes from the Greek word schole, freedom, i.e. freedom from practical work and the opportunity for intellectual expression.
How many galaxies are there in space
Since the Hubble Space Telescope was launched, it has been discovered that there are 10-50 billion galaxies in space. Each galaxy contains between 50 and 100 million stars and an unknown number of planets.
What is senet?
Senet has been found in the Predynastic and First Dynasty tombs of Ancient Egypt, circa 3500 BC and 3100 BC respectively. Senet is the oldest known board game known to have existed – depicted in a fresco found in the tomb of Merkneras (3300-2700 BC).
What is narcolepsy?
People with the disease “narcolepsy” are more likely to experience sleep paralysis and hallucinations during sleep than other people.
When can a building be called a high-rise?
The term high-rise was first used for residential buildings with more than three floors. Today, there are no rules for when a high-rise building is called a high-rise rather than a regular building, but the limit is usually around 12-14 storeys.
When does winter begin and end?
There is no official meteorological definition of when the winter season begins and ends.
What is bridge?
Bridge or contract bridge is the world’s most widely played (advanced) card game. Modern bridge was developed in the 1920s in the USA and is now played all over the world.
