Many people don’t even notice these little creatures, snails, whose slowness has become a proverb

The European emperor Charlemagne did not just earn such a resounding nickname

The amazing city of Prague, the world capital of Gothic architecture! The city is unique because it has preserved its historic image through the centuries, and luckily, modern

Earthworms, though, look a little odd and slimy, are the most amazing creatures. They work just as hard as or even harder than farmers do on their lands. While the farmers are sleeping, or are on a break, or vacation, the worms are still working

It is Paris that is most often called the most romantic city in the world, which the French themselves are very proud of

Initiating watercooler conversations is much more fun than joining one already in progress. Amassing a mental collection of random fun trivia can turn you into a conversation magnet

The fame of Charles Dickens thundered throughout the English-speaking world during the lifetime of this famous writer

The inventor of the escalator was American Nathan Ames, who received a patent for a “continuous stairway” in 1859

To most people, Charles Perrault is a famous storyteller, although in fact his literary role was much, much broader. He was both a talented critic and a great poet who composed serious, profound works