Saturday 29 September 2012

Counting on you...

The first appearance of the Sumerian abacus appeared in Mesopotamia around 2700-2300 BC.

Thursday 27 September 2012

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Gangnam

Gangnam is an area near Seoul, South Korea - south of the Han River. It is also a style.

Monday 24 September 2012

Johnny Depp

During his teens, Johnny Depp was in a punk band called ‘The Kids’—they opened for big-name performers like Iggy Pop, Duran Duran and The B-52’s, among others

Friday 21 September 2012

Oh, sleep...

13% (about 1 in 7) of people in Canada over the age of 15 have insomnia.

Friday 14 September 2012

Manhattan

In 1626, the Dutch purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenape Native Americans for 60 guilders (about $1000).