Great Wall of China interesting facts you may not know
The Great Wall of China is a chain of fortifications constructed along the historical northern boundaries of ancient Chinese kingdoms. It's the world's tallest building. It measures about 21,196 kilometers in length, 9.1 meters in width (30 feet), and 15 meters in height. The wall was constructed by over 6 distinct Chinese dynasties over the span of hundreds of years and is over 2,300 years old.
The wall was constructed to keep northern invaders, like as the Mongols, at bay. Smaller walls had been erected throughout time, but Qin Shi Huang, China's first Emperor, felt that a single massive wall would be sufficient to defend his northern frontiers. Ming Dynasty constructed the most famous portions of the wall. The Great Wall of China was only broken once by Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire.
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What we know about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan and what comes next
The Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan two weeks before the United States is supposed to end its two-decade war in the country.
As Afghan security personnel trained and equipped by the US and its allies slipped away, militants rushed over the nation, taking all major cities in a matter of days.
Here's what happened and what's next:
WHERE IS AFGHANISTAN RIGHT NOW?
The Taliban, a militant group that ruled Afghanistan in the late 1990s, has retaken power.
The rebels were driven from power by the US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, but they never left. The Western-backed administration that has ruled the country for 20 years has disintegrated after a recent blitz across the country. Afghans, fearful of the future, rushed to the airport, one of the country's final exit points.
WHY ARE PEOPLE RUNNING AWAY FROM THE COUNTRY?
They are concerned that the country would devolve into disorder, or that the Taliban will retaliate against individuals who worked with the Americans or the government.
Many people also fear that the Taliban would reintroduce the strict interpretation of Islamic law that they used to rule Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. Women were not allowed to go to school or work outside the home back then. Every time they went outside, they had to wear the all-encompassing burqa and be accompanied by a male relative. The Taliban outlawed music, severed thieves' hands, and stoned adulterers.
In recent years, the Taliban have attempted to portray themselves as a more moderate group. They have committed to preserve women's rights, pardon those who fought against them, and prevent Afghanistan from being used as a base for terrorist activities since they took power. However, many Afghans are wary of those assurances.
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Tokyo 2021 Olympics: Philippines Wins Gold for Weightlifting
PHILIPPINES, WEIGHTLIFTER HIDILYN DIAZ WON THE FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WITH A SPECTACULAR LAST LIFT AT THE TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM.
Diaz won the women's 55 kilogram event in spectacular fashion, defeating Chinese favorite and world record holder Liao Qiuyun in her last try.
Diaz won by 1kg against Liao with a score of 97-127-224.
She is the first non-Chinese woman to compete in weightlifting.
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Fascinating facts happening in the world in 60 seconds
A minute flies by swiftly, and a minute in New York appears to fly by much faster. During just 60 seconds, though, a lot can happen. In the following 60 seconds, a lot of interesting things will happen. Ready? Begin keeping track of time.
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Mc Donald Facts You Didn't know.
Mc Donald has grown to a network of well over 38,000 locations in more than 120 countries. It doesn't matter if you are visiting a Mc Donald in California or Connecticut, America or Australia- you are going to have a similar experience where ever you are in the world. There are hard to believe facts about McDonald that will excites you in this video.
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In 60 seconds what happened on Facebook?
Facebook is the most popular social networking site on the planet. It's where 2.6 billion potential clients can be found. Discover what happened in 1 minute and what you don't know about Facebook.
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How much Money Apple makes in 60 seconds?
Technology is ever changing and Apple is leading the way. When looking at the types of technology we currently have, a lot of it comes from the creative minds at Apple. People around the world are always looking forward to what Apple comes up with next so they can figure out how they can implement Apple ideas into their own projects.
Whether you want to admit to it or not, Apple has been a huge if not the biggest contributor to today's technology.
How much the world loves Apple, the company's revenue speak for itself.
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Which country has expensive internet, cheapest data and free Wi-Fi?
What would life be like in a world without the internet?
– We’d have to go out on the street to do our shopping.
We would need to look at maps to get to the places in a life without Internet
We would be back to a standard check book and calling our bank to find out our balance. It also means paying bills would take much longer, as banks would also be less connected.
We’d be much worse informed in a life without Internet. Remember Google.
– We’d be so very bored in a life without Internet. Remember NETFLIX
– We should be talking to people face to face in a life without internet
Now, imagine if social networks or Whatsapp didn’t exist.
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Whatever you decide to throw out there will return to you.
This man was able to escape from the first trap made by his wife but in an unexpected moment her mother-in-law gave her daughter the sweetest revenge against her son-in-law. Karma never loses an address.
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Dad of Triplets expects the immediate future to be no joke.
What's it like having triplets?
In today's video, I'm showing you how a regular morning routine looks with a great Dad who is completely self-sufficient in everything from getting up to making feeding bottles, breakfast food, and more.
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Did you know that Tigers do not normally view humans as a prey?
Tigers tend to attack humans only when they feel threatened unless you look delicious (humour). But on a serious note, we cannot deny that fact, there have been reports on Tigers killing people in rural places, so it is best to stay away from their territory. If you come across such situations, it is best to walk backwards, constantly eyeing the Tiger, as mentioned earlier, as they mostly kill in ambush.
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Did you know that a Tiger's roar can be heard up to 2 miles or 3.2 kilometers away?
The roar of a Tiger serves as a warning to others to stay away. It's no surprise that this man jumped in terror when he heard a Tiger's roar.
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White Cat takes a step on the piano keys.
White Cat looks confused after he steps on the piano keys. The music is created without knowing the sounds.
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