Antarctica has no official government; it is considered politically neutral and is owned by no nation. The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 sets aside the continent as a scientific preserve, established freedom of scientific investigation, environmental protection, and banned military activity on that continent. An Act called The Madrid Protocol bans all mining activities in Antarctica, designating the continent as a …

The origin of ice cream can be traced to at least the 4th century BC. Early references include Roman emperor Nero (AD 37-68) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (AD 618-97) of Shang, China, who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions. Ice cream was brought from …

The youngest individual Olympic gold medallist is Marjorie Gestring of the US. She was 13 years and 268 days old when she won the gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, in the 3-metre springboard diving event. Her victory was watched by Adolf Hitler. As the 1940 and 1944 games were not held due to WWII, she didn�t get a chance …

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk of Bhutan is, at 28, the world’s youngest king. This Oxford-educated monarch took over from his father Jigme Singye Wangchuk on November 6. His coronation took place at the Golden Throne Room at Tashichhodzong, a fortress and the power centre of Bhutan.

My sweet doll is with whom I play With whom I dance, With whom I stay, When she wears A purple frock She looks like Goldie Lock And I dream that my Doll will come alive never to depart. ∼ Supreet Taneja

The greatest gift we will ever know is a child, born to love and grow. Conception is a miracle in itself; the start of new life and good health. Such a treasure your precious child is, who will thrive on every hug and kiss. Hold them close and sing them songs; they will only be a child for so long. …

My mommy helps me when I’m sick. My mommy helps me when I’m blue. My mommy helps me when I’m sad. Thanks, Mom, for all that you do! You help, you help, You help me feel so much better. You help, you help, You help me feel so much better. Sung to: “My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” Mother’s Day …

In my house there’s a room. And in that room, there’s a bed. And on that bed, There’s a tiny little teddy bear. With a very bad cold in his head. Aah choo, Aah choo, Aah choo! Excuse me. ∼ Sanjay Ahluwalia

There are bird-nests in trees, And hives for bees. Kennels for dogs, And ponds for frogs. There are cages for birds, And barns for herds. Houses for cats, And holes for rats. Each has a house, Yes, even a mouse. But there’s never a home, Better than my own. ∼ Sanjay Ahluwalia  

Bedtime came, we were settling down, I was holding one of my lads. As I grasped him so tight, I saw a strange sight: My hands. . .they looked like my dad’s! I remember them well, those old gnarled hooks, there was always a cracked nail or two. And thanks to a hammer that strayed from its mark, his thumb …