While you might be acquainted with Anne’s tale, the unspoken content paints a more vivid picture of her experiences. The Edited Pages Within Anne Frank’s diary lies a concealed reality—approximately 30% of her unfiltered thoughts and experiences were omitted from the published version. These exclusions were primarily to cater to societal norms, resulting in the […]
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The Surprising Truth About Blackboard Chalk
Chalkboards, a staple in educational settings since the 1800s, are renowned for their use in teaching. The white, powdery substance used on these boards is widely known as ‘chalk.’ However, a surprising fact is that most of the ‘chalk’ used today is not chalk in the traditional sense, but a substance known as gypsum. Both […]
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The British Empire established Saragarhi as a vital communication relay between two crucial forts: Fort Lockhart and Fort Gulistan. This heliographic post was crucial in maintaining British influence in the tumultuous North-West Frontier, especially during the volatile times of the late 19th century. Saragarhi was equipped with a heliograph, an ingenious device that used sunlight […]
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