A man playing card tricks in the street is doing magic, just as a wizard in a story fighting with dragons is using magic. Magic is when something happens that we cannot explain or understand.
Has Christmas become much too commercial? I think so. Here is my personal list of the things Christmas (at any rate, Christmas in Britain) would be infinitely better without. Let’s get rid of…
If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places associated with ancient art and culture, and historical buildings. But let's look at a few of the more unusual sites on the list.
A good circus can amaze and entertain us. And what could be more amazing than a flea circus? But does such a thing really exist and can fleas really be taught to perform circus tricks?
The Nobels are the originals, of course. Not all awards are as noble as the Nobels. There are now hundreds of awards and awards ceremonies for all kinds of things.
Most countries have a piece of music that means something special to its people. For Australians, it’s a song called ‘Waltzing Matilda’, written in 1895 by songwriter and poet ‘Banjo’ Paterson.
Schooldays are supposed to be the best days of your life and part of that experience usually involves some strenuous physical activity. Here are some recollections of what happened on the sports field.
Martial arts have never been more popular. From the graceful, dance like moves of t’ai chi and capoeira to the explosive fighting styles of kung fu and karate, there is a martial art to suit every taste.
Millions of people all over the world are illiterate and in industrialised Western countries, such as the UK and the USA, approximately 20% of the population have 'low literacy levels'.
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