Abdul Kassam Ismael, Grand Vizier of Persia in the tenth century, carried his library with him wherever he went. Four hundred camels carried the 117,000 volumes.

For the first time in history, the number of people on the planet aged 60 or over will soon surpass those under 5.

To temporarily revive your ballpoint pen, dip the tip into hot water for a few seconds.

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