Derbent (Russian: Дербе́нт dyeer-BEHNT) is a 5,000 year old city in Dagestan and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the location of the mythical “Gates of Alexander,” and easily one of the most impressive historical sites in Russia. Inside the walled city WARNING: Travel to Dagestan is strongly discouraged, […]
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Reddaway (trucking company)
USF Reddaway Inc. (which does business as Reddaway) is an American less than truckload (LTL) trucking company based in Tualatin, Oregon. Reddaway is a subsidiary of transportation and logistics holding company Yellow Corporation (formerly known as YRC Worldwide) and operates in the Western United States as well as British Columbia, […]
The Dummies
The Dummies was a musical project formed by Slade bassist Jim Lea and his brother Frank Lea in 1979. Between 1979 and 1981, they released three singles and recorded a number of original and Slade songs, which were collected on the 1992 album A Day in the Life of the […]
David Gulpilil
David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril DalaithnguAM (c.1953 – 29 November 2021), known professionally as David Gulpilil and posthumously for cultural reasons as David Dalaithngu for three days, was an Australian actor and dancer, known for the films Walkabout, Storm Boy, Rabbit-Proof Fence, and The Tracker. Aboriginal Australian actor and dancer (1953–2021) David […]
Istanbul to New Delhi overland
This itinerary describes the overland route from Istanbul, Turkey, to New Delhi, India. Also known as the Hippie Trail, this was a legendary route since the 1960s and was followed by thousands of travellers until the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the beginning of the civil war in Afghanistan, both […]
Kristeligt Dagblad
Kristeligt Dagblad is a Danish newspaper in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kristeligt Dagblad Type Newspaper Owner(s) Kristeligt Dagblad A/S Founded 1896; 125 years ago (1896) Language Danish Headquarters Copenhagen Circulation 26,000 (2013) Website Kristeligt Dagblad website . . . Kristeligt Dagblad . . . Kristeligt Dagblad was established in 1896.[1][2] It was an initiative […]
Nevsehir
View on Nevsehir Nevsehir is a city in Cappadocia. . . . Nevsehir . . . Nevşehir is one of the major cities in Cappadoccia Region which displays a beautiful combination of nature and history. Tourist Information office, Ataturk Bulvarı, ☎+90 384 2131137. 38.77094234.5212941 Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV IATA) (30 […]
Nordic popular music
Nordic popular music, also referred to as Scandinavian popular music, includes the pop and rock music of the Nordic countries. The musical scene is known for its biggest bands like ABBA, Roxette, A-ha, Michael Learns to Rock, Ace of Base, and Aqua. These are by far the biggest non-metal acts […]
Stephen Cooper (ice hockey)
Stephen Cooper (born 11 November 1966) is a retired Britishice hockey player. He is a member of the British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame and is the older brother of fellow Hall of Fame member, Ian Cooper. For other people named Stephen Cooper, see Stephen Cooper (disambiguation). Stephen Cooper Born […]
1932 in paleontology
Paleontology or palaeontology is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.[1] This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long […]