General Knowledge

GARC has set an ambitious but commendable objective to eliminate rabies by the year 2030. In other words, by the year 2030, there could be no human deaths from rabies caused by dog attacks if the proper measures are taken.

Saint Wenceslas Day is also the feast day of Saint Wenceslas, the sovereign of Bohemia and patron saint of the Czech Republic. Unfortunately, he was the victim of a murder plot hatched by his own sibling, Boleslav.

During the Middle Ages, there was a legend about Saint Christopher carrying a young Jesus across a river, which led to his canonization and prominence as the patron saint of travelers.

As stated previously, research into the origins of National Ask a Dumb Question Day yields few results. The closest thing we have to an origin story for the holiday is that teachers created it in the 1980s to encourage their students to ask questions without fear — fear of ridicule from classmates, fear of a dismissive response from instructors, etc.

Fish Tank Floorshow Night is a holiday where fish are the focus of attention for one night. It was protected by Thomas and Ruth Roy's copyright.

Knowledge affects our thinking, reasoning, and manner of expression. Typically, we base our decisions on facts and knowledge. Since we live in a society that is interdependent, it is crucial that we are aware of what is going on around us so that we can take action for our safety and improvement.