Did you know that there’s a country in the world, where the owner of a building with windows that have received natural daylight for 20 years or more can forbid any construction or other obstruction? [Read more…] about What does the “Ancient Lights law” state?
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The first to propose the idea of a channel tunnel
The Channel Tunnel, the longest undersea tunnel in the world, was constructed in 1994 and made life of many British and French people easier as they could move from Kent to Coquelles in about 35 minutes. [Read more…] about The first to propose the idea of a channel tunnel
How did ‘tenez’ turn into ‘tennis’?
Tennis was first developed in France and its original name was ‘tenez’ derived from ‘tenir’ meaning ‘here you are’.
Attempted suicide used to be considered as a criminal offense in many countries
Although Europe and most Western countries no longer consider attempted suicide as a criminal offense, it used to be a time when the state would not be very tolerant. [Read more…] about Attempted suicide used to be considered as a criminal offense in many countries
Eight women verified born in 1800s are still alive
Did you know that eight people in the world born in the 1898 & 1899 are still alive and they are all females? [Read more…] about Eight women verified born in 1800s are still alive