Houdini – The Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer Harry Houdini was born Erich or Ehrich Weisz on 24 March 1874. In 1876, his father, Mayer Weisz, emigrated to the United States and changed his last name to Weiss. The rest of the family joined him in 1876. His first stage appearance was as “Ehrich, the Prince of the Air”on… More The Master of Escape
In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution which recognised happiness as a “fundamental human goal” and called for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples”. In 2012 the UN General Assembly decreed that the International Day of Happiness would be observed every year on 20… More The International Day of Happiness – 20th March
The shamrock The shamrock is a young sprig of clover. However, not all clover species are shamrocks. A shamrock has three leaves. Clover with four leaves are clover, and can be a symbol of good luck, but cannot be called a shamrock. Shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad,… More Shamrocks and St Patrick
The secret to happiness starts with sharing experiences with others.… More Getting together with friends is better than self-help books.
You never get too old to play games.… More You never get too old to play games.
Start living your dreams.… More Twenty years from now………
George’s Cosmic Treasure Hunt is a book that is educational as well as exciting to read. Interspersed with serious science, this out-of-this-world adventure is written by Lucy Hawking and her father, Professor Stephen Hawking. It includes real-life information from the world’s leading scientists making it perfect for any curious mind……not just for children! The Plot George’s… More Who is George and what is a Cosmic Treasure Hunt?
Sea turtles live in relatively shallow continental shelf waters in most of the world’s oceans, apart from cold polar seas. Mature male turtles never leave the sea, but female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the same beach where they themselves hatched. Sea turtles have been around for 110 million years, since the time… More Sea Turtles
Time to switch off Sometimes its good to switch off from technology, step away from your screen and see the beauty of the world around you. Look around at the scenery. Take time to smell the roses. Enjoy new experiences. Discover new things…… Give yourself a digital detox I know there are people that offer retreats banning… More The Cuban Detox
Howard Carter Howard Carter was born on May 9 1874. He was an English archaeologist and Egyptologist who became world-famous after discovering the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh, Tutankhamun in November 1922. He died on 2 March 1939. Expert In 1907 Lord Carnarvon approached Gaston Maspero seeking advice in finding an expert to head his… More Howard Carter