About David Copperfield: The World’s Most Famous Magician
David Copperfield, born David Seth Kotkin in September 16, 1956, has become the most famous living magician on the planet.
Early Life
Raised in Metuchen, New Jersey, to Jewish parents, Rebecca and Hyman Kotkin, David had quite an introverted personality. His mother was an insurance adjuster and his father owned and ran his own haberdashery. When David was ten years old he became ‘Davino, the Boy Magician’. About David Copperfield: The World's Most Famous Magician > Read On
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Director: Michael Radford.
Starring: John Hurt; Richard Burton; Suzanna Hamiliton and Cyril Cusack.
The film is set in a totalitarian state in the year 1984. Poverty is an inescapable fact of life for the inhabitants of Oceania due to an endless war being fought with neighbouring Eastasia. Winston Smith is a member of the ruling party of Oceania. Winston’s job is to rewrite history so that it reflects the party line. He does this by modifying newspaper archives so that everything is consistent with the party’s propagandist version of reality. Nineteen Eighty-Four > Read On
About Chocolate: Dark Delciousness
Who doesn’t love chocolate? It is believed that cacao from which delicious chocolate is made, originated from the Amazon at least 4,000 years ago.
The cacao tree was worshiped by the Mayan tribe, in fact cacao means God Food. The Mayan, tribe, mixed the seeds of the cacao with spices such as chilli and maize to make a spicy bitter brew which they allowed to ferment, this drink was then served at ceremonies or reserved for the wealthy. The Aztecs also enjoyed the cacao drink calling it xocolatl. Later the Spanish conquistadors were unable to pronounce the name so they changed it to chocolat, with the English changing it again to chocolate. About Chocolate: Dark Delciousness > Read On
About The Christmas Card
The very first Christmas Card was created by designer John Calcott Horsley. Horsley, was a well known and popular British painter, he was also a member of the Royal Academy. He designed the card at the behest of Sir Henry Cole who wanted to mark the occasion by sending his friends a special card wishing them a happy Christmas.
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About Jesse Ventura: Wrestler Turned Controversial Author and Politican
Jesse Ventura is one of Americas most fascinating political figures. Known for his controversial views, Ventura has a pragmatic approach and has never been afraid to speak hide.
Born James George Janos, Jesse Ventura was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 15, 1951 to Bernice Martha and George William Janos. Under the adopted name Jesse Ventura, James has led a colourful and at times controversial life. Actor, politician, professional wrestler, Navy SEAL, television and radio presenter are just some of the many hats that Jesse has worn. About Jesse Ventura: Wrestler Turned Controversial Author and Politican > Read On
Proverbs
A constant guest is guest that is never welcome
A fool believes everything
A good scare is worth more than good advice
A lawyer’s opinion is worth nothing unless paid for
All are not saints that go to church
About The Magpie: Coin Collecting Genuis Profile
Magpies have always been held out as fascinating animals by humans. Steeped in folklore and myth, the magpie has become synonymous with thievery and the acquisition of bright, shiny objects.
Magpies vary in height according to the species. The European Magpie (Pica pica) can be up to 50 cm (20 inches) in length. Magpies can weigh over 2 kg (5 lbs) and some magpies have been known to live over 30 years. They are found in nearly all of the continents with the exception of Antarctica. About The Magpie: Coin Collecting Genuis Profile > Read On
About The Crane: Truth More Remarkable Than Myth
Cranes, almost more mythic than real, are one of the most remarkable of all avians.
Cranes are physically imposing. One of the tallest species, the Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) can reach heights of 2 metres (6 feet 7 inches). Despite having an enormous wingspan of over 2.5 metres ( 8 feet 6 inches), cranes are incredibly light for their size weighing just over 7 kg (16 lbs). Cranes can live up to 30 years in the wild. However, in captivity some cranes may live to be over 70 years of age. They are found in most parts of the world with the exception of Antarctica and South America. About The Crane: Truth More Remarkable Than Myth > Read On
About Serena Williams: Top Women’s Tennis Player
Serena Williams was born on September 26, 1981, into the tough neighbourhood of Compton, Saginaw, Michigan, to Richard and Oracene Williams. The youngest of five daughters. Serena’s father had long been a tennis fan and he resolved to teach all his children how to play the game. However, only Serena and her sister Venus took a keen interest in playing. About Serena Williams: Top Women's Tennis Player > Read On
Napoleon Hill
“The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses.”
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