#RIO2016-More than 11,000 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees.

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According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. Originally, the games were part of a religious festival to honor Zeus. He was the god of the sky and the leader of the Greek gods who lived on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain…

Today in History | First electric traffic signal installed.

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First electric traffic signal installed – Aug 05, 1914 Traffic lights, also known as traffic signals, traffic lamps, traffic semaphore, signal lights, stop lights, robots and traffic control signals,are signalling devices positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control flows of traffic. The world’s first electric traffic…

British Columbia | Canadian Province

British Columbia or BC or B C is the westernmost province in Canada. Like much of the rest of Canada, it is a large place. British Columbia is about four times the size of Great Britain with less t… Source: British Columbia | Canadian Province

Discover Republic of Ireland | Plan an exciting break in Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, off the coast of England and Wales. Its eastern capital, Dublin, is the birthplace of writers including Oscar Wilde and Samuel Becket… Source: Discover Republic of Ireland | Plan an exciting break in Ireland.

Travel to Serbia | Country in Europe

Serbia is a country located in the Balkans, in Southern Europe. It was a founder and one of the six republics forming the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Begin your travels through… Source: Travel to Serbia | Country in Europe

Travel to Hawaii | An US State

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you’re a n… Source: Travel to Hawaii | An US State

Travel to Tajikistan | Country in Asia

Tajikistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia that borders Afghanistan to the south, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and Uzbekistan to the west and northwest. The ancient Silk Road… Source: Travel to Tajikistan | Country in Asia

Queensland | Travel to Australian State and Discover the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system.

The second-largest state in Australia, Take a step back and smile as The Great Barrier Reef takes your breath away.  With stunning coral reefs, colorful marine life and a rainbow of blue water as f… Source: Queensland | Travel to Australian State and Discover the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system.

Discover Tasmania | City in Australia known for World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine.

Experience Tasmania’s World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine, compact cities and clean air. Tasmania has four distinct seasons with the warmest months being December to March. The ave… Source: Discover Tasmania | City in Australia known for World Heritage wilderness, great food and wine.

Travel to Luxembourg | Country in Europe

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An exceptional natural setting, an incredible cultural wealth, an outstanding gastronomy, a vast choice of outdoor activities and an animated nightlife – these are only some of the reasons, to name just those, who make Luxembourg your tourist destination of choice. Discover a multicultural city, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg’s…

Welcome to the Tanzania, Explore the Inside Beauty of vast wilderness areas.

Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique … Source: Welcome to the Tanzania, Explore the Inside Beauty of vast wilderness areas.

Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha.

Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia. The Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue; at 116 metres, it is the second talle… Source: Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha.