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6 Facts about The Great Wall of China

Photo by  Max van den Oetelaar  on  Unsplash Who does not know the Great Wall of China? Symbols of Chinese civilization in the past are amazing to enter one of the wonders of the world. If we only know that this wall was built to cope with the Mongol invasion in northern China in the past and was built for hundreds of years from one dynasty to the next dynasty, there are still some facts that you might not know. Here are 6 hidden facts from the Great Wall of China: 1. Initially a watchtower to observe the enemy's movements For the sake of holding back the main attack from the Mongols in northern China. Emperor Shi Huang Ti of the Qin Dynasty succeeded in uniting southern China after a war between nations in the southern region in the 8-7 century BC. Initially this big wall was just a watchtower, but Emperor Shi Huang Ti then united each of the watchtowers with a long-lasting wall connection. It was hoped that by building this large and long wall the dynasty in s...
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9 Facts about The Dead Sea

'The Dead Sea' is one of Jordan's tourist icons that are well known to foreign countries. No wonder why this sea is so popular and makes people want to come. Its close history to the story of the prophets makes the Dead Sea interesting to visit. Plus, the uniqueness in which everyone can float freely on it without fear of drowning due to salt levels there are very high. Unlike its name, the Dead Sea is not that scary. This place actually presents a lot of interesting things. Want to know what is interesting about the Dead Sea? Here are 9 facts about the Dead Sea. 1. Name of the Dead Sea The name Dead Sea comes from the Hebrew translation, Yam ha Maved which means' Sea of ​​Killer. Whereas in Arabic the name is called Bahrul Mayyit which means 'Dead Sea'. 2. Turns out to be a lake The Dead Sea turned out to be a lake because it was located on land. This lake is located at the lowest point of the earth's surface. The Dead Sea is ...

8 Unique Facts about Cats

Photo by  Mikhail Vasilyev   Are you one of those who keep cats at home? Or are you interested in keeping them? Most likely the reason you want to keep this animal is because you’re tempted by their cuteness, right? It seems that people rarely keep cats because they were inspired by ancient Egyptian kings. "Hmm, so Fir'aun wants to take care of cats? Very cool! I want to keep a cat. " I myself (fortunately) have never met anyone who has a reason like that. Well, for you cat lovers, it helps you know interesting facts about the nature, behavior, and habits of those gathered from various sources. But before we get into that section, let's take a quick look at unique facts about cats that existed in the past. 1. Cats in history Have you ever heard of a cat sent as a spy? Well, this is not a fiction. The CIA had used this "tactic" in the Cold War era in their efforts to spy on the Soviet Union. Yup, with a radio transmitter implanted in the...

9 Facts About Corona Virus That You Should Know

Photo by  Free To Use Sounds 11 Million People in Wuhan city, China panicked since many people fell ill after visiting the Huanan seafood market. Strangely, the number of victims is getting faster. In fact, most of them have never visited the market. What phenomenon happened? After in-depth investigation, the corona virus is the main culprit of the panic. The thing that needs to be underlined, this virus can be transmitted quickly, causing death. Then, how is the development of corona virus cases globally? What is the response of the government to this condition? Then, what does the World Health Organization (WHO) say about this mysterious virus? Well, here are the data and facts that gathered from various international and national sources. 1. Spread to other countries The virus that can cause pneumonia first appeared in the city of Wuhan, China. The Chinese government says the corona virus comes from wild animals sold in the Huanan seafood market. ...

8 Facts about the Statue of Liberty

If you have the opportunity to visit the United States, where will you go to? New York, Los Angles, or take pictures in the Hollywood sign? The United States does have a lot of interesting places to visit, but wherever you go, make sure you won’t forget to visit the Statue of Liberty. As reported by Mental Floss, the Statue of Liberty is one of the American icons that is very popular, even quite special, especially for newcomers. Why is that? Here are the reasons! 1.      The Statue of Liberty has many names Now, we know this statue as the Statue of Liberty. In fact, this iconic statue has a lot of nicknames, from America's Freedom, America's Great Lady, Aunt Liberty, Bartholdi's Daughter, to the Spirit of America. Meanwhile, the original name is Liberty Enlightening the World or La Liberté éclairant lef monde in French. 2.      Lady Liberty is not from America The Statue of Liberty is indeed an icon of American pride,...