Who was the city of rome named after?
According to legend, Ancient Rome was founded by the two brothers, and demi-gods, Romulus and Remus, on 21 April 753. The legend claims that, in an argument over who would rule the city (or, in another version, where the city would be located) Romulus killed Remus and named the city after himself.
What does the phrase Ship Ahoy mean?
ahoy. From "a-hoy"; 'hoy' being a Middle English greeting dating back to the fourteenth century. Interjection[edit] (nautical) Used to hail a ship, a boat or a person, or to attract attention.
When did the peace sign originate?
The internationally recognized symbol for peace (U+262E ☮ peace symbol in Unicode) was originally designed in 1958 for the British nuclear disarmament movement by Gerald Holtom.
Which finger nail grows the fastest?
On average, fingernails grow about one tenth of an inch in a month. The fastest growing nail is the one on your middle finger. The slowest growing nail is your thumb nail. Freshly cut nails grow faster than nails that aren't cut regularly.
How many shipwrecks are on the ocean floor?
The United Nations estimates that there are over three million shipwrecks on the ocean floors. Lost, destroyed, or deliberately sunk, these wrecks are of interest to divers, underwater archaeologists, and treasure hunters alike.
Who was the first woman to give birth in the White House?
On this day in 1893, President Grover Cleveland's wife Frances becomes the first first lady to give birth in the White House when the couple's daughter Esther is born. She remains the only child of a president to be born in the White House.