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History

56 Years Ago Today…

At exactly 9:32 AM, millions watched as Apollo 11 blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying three astronauts on a mission that would change history. Just four days later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin would step onto the Moon, while Michael Collins orbited above. It was humanity’s first journey to another world — and proof that with enough ambition (and rocket fuel), even the sky isn't the limit.

Science

What is a Neutrino?

A neutrino is a tiny, nearly massless subatomic particle that is incredibly difficult to detect — often described as a ghost particle because it rarely interacts with matter.

Tech & Engineering

When was the Microsoft Office Suite first released?

The Microsoft Office suite was first released on August 1, 1989 for Macintosh, and later in November 1990 for Windows. The included programs were:

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Powerpoint

Sport

Nürburgring

The Nürburgring, nicknamed “The Green Hell” by Jackie Stewart, is one of the most legendary and dangerous race tracks in the world. Since opening in 1927, it has hosted countless iconic motorsport events and gained a fearsome reputation for its long, twisting layout through the German forest — and for nearly claiming the life of Niki Lauda in 1976.

Nature & Geography

Guess the Country

You have three clues to guess the correct country — Good luck 🙂 

1. I am located in the African continent

2. I used to be the biggest country in Africa

3. Khartoum is my capital city

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Business & Politics

Jim Simons

James Simons, better known as Jim, started out as a math professor and codebreaker, not a businessman. But using math and data, he built Renaissance Technologies, a hedge fund so successful it's almost mythical. While most investors guess the market, Simons used algorithms — and quietly became one of the richest men in the world. In passed away in 2024 with an estimated net worth of $31 billion.

Arts & Literature

The Madonna of Bruges

Also known as the Madonna with the Child, is a marble sculpture by the famous Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Created between 1501 and 1504, the sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms.

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Entertainment

Looney Tunes

Since the 1930s, Looney Tunes has brought laughter and wild adventures to screens worldwide. Featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, this series set the standard for slapstick humour and timeless animation — proving that a clever rabbit and a wacky duck can keep us entertained for generations.

Test your knowledge

If you have been following us for longer then a week, then it is time to find out how much you remember 😄 Answer these multi choice questions below! (Answers below)

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1. The word ‘grog’ comes from the?

   A - American Airforce

   B - British Navy

   C - Australian Army

2. William Webb Ellis is known for?

   A - Inventing the game of rugby by picking up the ball and running with it during a football match

   B - Writing the first official rules of soccer

   C - Being the first captain of the England cricket team

3. The Golden Girls was a popular American sitcom based in?

   A - Miami

   B - New York

   C - Los Angeles

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