General Knowledge

Mayflower Day commemorates the voyage of English refugees who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to establish a new colony in the 'Promised Land,' which is now the territory of the United States.

In 1558, the Portuguese, commanded by 'Andiri Andirin,' attacked the Maldives, assassinated Sultan Ali VI of the Maldives, and established colonial rule.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 by appreciating the history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who immigrated from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America.

Anne Bradstreet, formerly known as Anne Dudley, was born in England in 1612 in Northampton. At the age of 18, she sailed with her spouse, Simon Bradstreet, her parents, and other Puritans to settle in Massachusetts Bay.

The origins of Collect Rocks Day can be traced to two primary topics: 1) the history of our planet, Earth, and 2) the history of the science that studies the solids, liquids, and vapours that make up our planet, geology.

Red Pandas are endearing animals native to the eastern Himalayas. This category comprises China, Nepal, and Bhutan. Sadly, like hundreds of other animal species on Earth, this species confronts imminent extinction.