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History of Telemachus: the Monk Who Ended the Roman Gladiatorial Games
January 1, A.D. 404 marked the last known gladiatorial games in Rome. What part did an obscure Christian monk from the East play in this epic change in Roman entertainment?
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
What About New Years' Resolutions For You?
Last year I made a vision board for 2022. I didn't look at it more than a handful of times. Was it a waste of time to make it and post it? Probably not as I stopped thinking about new years resolutions right after.
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in FYI
History of New Year’s Day
We have the ancient Romans to thank for celebrating New Year’s Day on January 1. It wasn’t always that way. Previous civilizations celebrated it in March to observe the “new year” of growth and fertility.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
How To Boost Facebook Likes Fast?
There are a few strategies you can try to boost the number of likes on your Facebook page quickly: Invite your friends and contacts to like your page. You can do this by clicking on the "Invite friends" button on your page and selecting the friends you want to invite.
By Get Fitness 4 years ago in FYI
History of New Year’s Ev
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, according to the Gregorian Calendar, and is known as Old Year’s Day or St. Sylvester’s Day. You may remember reading that Emperor Constantine was considered the first “Christian” Roman Emperor. St. Sylvester is responsible for Constantine’s conversion in the 4th century.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
The OG "Nepo Babies". Created with: OG Collection.
On December 19 Vulture published a collection of stories about “The Year of the Nepo Baby.” The very on-the-internet term has been used to discuss the current rise of celebrities’ children in the entertainment industry, where an actor who emerges from obscurity seems to be the exception and not the rule.
By OG Collection 4 years ago in FYI
History of Auld Lang Syne
Why do we sing “Auld Lang Syne” each New Year’s Eve, but do we know what it means? The song contains words from a language that few are familiar with, in a syntax that is confusing to most, and is from a poem about friends recalling adventures they had long ago but had nothing to do with New Year’s Eve.
By Bill Petro4 years ago in FYI
Space 101: The Sun
Our Star The sun is the star at the center of the solar system and is the most important source of energy for life on Earth. It is a massive, glowing ball of hot gas, mostly made up of hydrogen and helium. The sun is about 4.6 billion years old and has enough fuel to continue burning for another 5 billion years or so.
By Kahi Bradshaw-Williams4 years ago in FYI
Best SSD Drive Deals New Year
Best SSD Drive Deals: Save Big on New Year Are you looking for inexpensive yet efficient SSDs for your system? Priceblaze.com is here to help you find the best SSD drives per your requirements within your budget. With many choices in the market, it is often difficult to find a compatible SSD that does not compromise performance. Nevertheless, if
By Stella Victoria4 years ago in FYI
How Do I Contact Instagram Support Help
Every month, more than a billion people use Instagram. Even if every user only asked Instagram for assistance once a year and there were exactly one billion users, it would still amount to 2,739,726 requests every day. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Instagram doesn’t have army-sized customer care personnel ready to interact with users.
By Mansi Rana4 years ago in FYI
How to Choose the Best VPN for Your Needs - A Comprehensive Guide
The internet is a great thing - it's given us unprecedented access to information, communications, and entertainment. But it's also made us more vulnerable than ever to hackers, identity thieves, and other online threats. Fortunately, there is a way to protect yourself from these dangers - by using a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a server in another location, making it virtually impossible for anyone to steal your data or track your online activity. But with so many VPN service providers out there, how do you choose the best one for your needs? Read on for our comprehensive guide to choosing the free VPN for your needs!
By Smarters VPN4 years ago in FYI
Why Prefer Space Shuttle Airport Parking Over Park On King?
Passengers flying domestic or international often face parking problems, which makes their flying experience stressful. Complications arise when you have to choose between the various options available for parking. However, you have to choose the most convenient and comfortable option to park your car. Moving with heavy luggage, briefcase, handbags, and backpacks will become quite tiring after a certain distance. It is best to choose Space Shuttle Airport Parking over Park on King in Sydney.
By Lilly McCaughey4 years ago in FYI