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Archery played a large part in human daily life for thousands of years from ancient times until about 1750, when the gun began to supplant it for hunting and warfare quite quickly. Peoples all over Europe, north Africa, like Egypt, Persia (Iran), India, China and Japan celebrate their most skillful archers. I am sure that other countries do as well.

Archery: Bows And Arrows


The original story of who invented the sash window and what is its origins can easily be traced to a man named Robert Hooke, who designed the first sash window in the mid 16-th century. Some people believe that the original sash window first appeared in France and that its design travelled to Britain via Holland.

Who Invented The Sash Window And What Is Its Origins


Nearly every family or social event includes the eating of food and the drinking or drinks in the celebration. Think of Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. In this article, I would like to speak about that centre piece of the wedding reception: the wedding cake.

Decorating A Wedding Cake