United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
UNESCO
Fact of the Day
Influenza first appeared in England in the 1480s.
Quote of the Day
"The Americans cannot build aeroplanes. They are very good at refrigerators and razor blades.
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~ Hermann Göring
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.