A stadium is a venue that is commonly used for sporting events, concerts and other events. The oldest known stadium is the Stadium at Olympia dated at 776 BC. This stadium had a capacity of about 50,000 and was the location of many events at the Ancient Olympic Games. Modern stadiums feature a field or stage surrounded with a large raised seating area where spectators can sit and watch the event. The largest stadiums are capable of seating in excess of 100,000 people. Let’s find out which stadium is the largest in the world.
Edward Norton is a celebrity actor who had an interest in acting from just 5 years of age. He attended theater schools during his early life and began his professional career on the stage in New York. His big screen debut came in 1996 when Leonardo DiCaprio declined the offer of a role in “Primal Fear” and Norton beat 2000 other hopefuls to secure the role. His performance was so good in the test screenings that he was offered roles in other films before the movie had hit the cinemas. To solidify his rise to fame he won an Emmy and was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the film! The following is a list of movies that Edward Norton has acted in during his career so far.
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a contagious disease caused by a bacteria known as Bordetella pertussis. The disease is estimated to affect approximately 50 million people worldwide each year and in the same period causes about 300,000 deaths. The disease can be caught by anyone, but infants are most at risk of serious complications. The symptoms of whooping cough usually begin mildly about 7-10 days after the initial infection. As time goes by the disease begins to cause severe coughing fits with a whooping sound as air is inhaled. This long term coughing can also cause a number of secondary problems, such as rib damage and difficulty breathing. Let’s find out how this disease is prevented and treated.
Australia is a island nation and one of the largest countries on Earth in terms of total area. It is also considered to be a continent, although sometimes it is combined with the surrounding islands and called Australasia or Oceania. Most of Australia is considered to be semi arid or desert and parts of the country are virtually devoid of water. Despite this, there are many rivers that run through the country. Let’s find out which of these is the longest.
Turkey (official name: Republic of Turkey) is a relatively large country in terms of size and population. The modern day country was founded in 1923 with the Treaty of Lausanne and prior to this time the region was part of the Ottoman Empire for hundreds of years. Turkey is located in a very important area and it is no surprise that many wars have been fought for control of the region. Let’s find out where this country is located.
Tantalum is a hard blue-gray metal that is resistant to corrosion and a chemical element represented by the symbol Ta and the atomic number 73. It is a rare metal, but can be found in many minerals such as tantalite, which is where most of this metal is extracted from commercially. The majority of the world’s supply of tantalum comes from Australia, but relatively large amounts are also mined in China, Ethiopia and Mozambique. The main use of the metal is in electronic equipment. Let’s find out who discovered this metal and when it was found.
Rice is an edible grain grown from the Asian rice or African rice plants and there are about 40,000 different varieties available. Rice is the most important staple food throughout much of the world, but it is especially important in Asia where it was first domesticated. It is second only to maize (corn) in terms of worldwide production, and the largest producers of rice include China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh. The largest non-Asian producer of rice is Brazil. Have you ever wondered how this important food is grown and harvested? Keep reading to find out.
Nelson Mandela is best known as the first black President in South African history and the first President to be elected in a fully democratic elections in South Africa. Prior to these impressive feats he was one of the most important activists in the fight against apartheid, which was a government policy of racial discrimination. He was the co-founder of an organization called Umkhonto we Sizwe (Spear of the Nation) in 1961, which carried out a number of bombings designed to sabotage key facilities. It was Mandela’s involvement with this organization that led to his arrest and imprisonment.
Tobacco is a product made from the leaves of a variety of plants in the Nicotiana family, more commonly known as tobacco plants. This product has many uses, but it is most commonly used as a drug in products such as cigarettes and cigars. Tobacco contains approximately 0.6-8% of a substance known as nicotine, which is addictive and has a range of side effects. Smoking tobacco can also cause a number of health issues, which makes the widespread use of tobacco a concern. It is estimated that 1.1 billion people use some form of tobacco on a regular basis. The high demand for the tobacco means that it is now cultivated worldwide. The top producers of tobacco are China, India, Brazil and the United States.
”Kung Fu Fighting” is a famous song that helped to launch the popular genre of music known as disco. After it was released in 1974 it quickly became popular and it rose to the top of many charts, including number 1 on the Hot Soul Singles (now known as the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart). It eventually sold over 11 million records worldwide and received a Gold Certification from the RIAA. The song won a number of awards including the Grammy Award in 1974 for Best Selling Single. Today, it remains one of the best selling singles of all time. It is also well known for featuring in many movies and it has been covered by numerous other artists. If you have ever wondered who wrote and sang this famous song, keep reading to find out.