Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring,
making spirits bright,
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh

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Brazil is an exotic and attractive country which always captivates its visitors. With booming mining, agricultural and manufacturing sectors, Brazil has the highest GDP in Latin America and is expected to be one of the world's dominant economies by the middle of this century. Brazil offers a variety of cultures and topographies. Tourists descending on the country's fabulous cities, such as Rio de Janeiro, can enjoy the five-star hotels, shopping malls, beautiful beaches, sunny skies and inspirational restaurants without really having to confront the hundreds of shantytowns. The spoken language in Brazil is Portuguese; however Spanish and English are also used. The Brazilian monetary unit is the real (BRL), plural reais. There are 100 centavos to the real. The US dollar is also welcome in most tourist establishments, of course.

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The Solar System is the collection of nine planets that orbit our Sun. Apart from planets it also contains moons, comets, asteroids, minor planets, and dust and gas. The first thing to notice is that the solar system is mostly empty space. The planets are very small compared to the space between them.  The nine planets are:

1.      Mercury: This is the closest planet to the Sun and the eighth largest. It was sometimes given separate names for its apparitions as a morning star and as an evening star. Temperature variations on Mercury are the most extreme in the solar system ranging from 90 K to 700 K. Mercury is the second densest major body in the solar system, after Earth. Mercury has no known satellites. Mercury is often visible with binoculars or even the unaided eye, but it is always very near the Sun and difficult to see in the twilight sky.

2.      Venus: Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the sixth largest. Venus' orbit is the most nearly circular of that of any planet. It is the brightest object in the sky except for the Sun and the Moon. Venus has many similarities with earth. Venus is only slightly smaller than Earth (95% of Earth's diameter, 80% of Earth's mass). Both have few craters indicating relatively young surfaces. Their densities and chemical compositions are similar. Venus has no satellites, and thereby hangs a tale. Venus is usually visible with the unaided eye. Sometimes (inaccurately) referred to as the "morning star" or the "evening star", it is by far the brightest "star" in the sky.

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The Gayatri is a 24-syllable hymn from the Rig Veda (III, 62, 10). The Gayatri Mantra is first mantra (prayer) recorded in Hinduism and Hindu beliefs, inspires wisdom. Its meaning is that "May the Almighty God illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path". It is addressed to the divine life-giver as supreme God, symbolized in Savitri, the Sun. For this reason this prayer is also called Savitri. The word Gayatri is a combination of Sanskrit words.

Gayatri Mantra:

Om Bhoor Bhuvah Svah
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonah Prachodayaat.

Meaning:

We meditate on the glory of the Creator;
Who has created the Universe;
Who is worthy of Worship;
Who is the embodiment of Knowledge and Light;
Who is the remover of all Sin and Ignorance;
May He enlighten our Intellect.

Chanting of the Gayatri Mantra is often prefaced with either a short invocation or a long invocation and is often followed with a closing.

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Mauritius is a dream destination for everyone, young and old. The island is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2400 kilometers off the South East Coast of Africa. This island nation has a pleasant tropical climatic condition and is known for the numerous tourist attractions. The average temperature is 27° centigrade during the day and rarely under 20° at night. The first Europeans to have visited Mauritius were the Portuguese at the beginning of the sixteenth century.  Modern infrastructure and transportation facilities have facilitated commuting to the numerous tourist attractions in Mauritius easier and convenient.  There is so much to see in Mauritius that you will never feel going back home.

Attractions in Mauritius: Tourists are mostly mistaken in thinking that Mauritius is just beaches and nothing else. There are various other tourist attractions in Mauritius.

Port Louis: Port Louis, the modern bustling capital city of Mauritius is the major tourist attraction. Port Louis, with its multi ethnic population has a tender nightlife in the form of bars, cinemas and casinos that keep the tourists entertained till the teensy hours of the morning. This harbor is located between mountains which make it worth watching.

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When holidays arrive this is the time when your kids need a holiday to enjoy their vacation. When it's all about your child's entertainment you should be very choosy in destination. If you're' looking for beach side fun, sightseeing, theme parks, nature reserves and wildlife parks, what else can be better than America!

 

Some great destination in USA:

San Diego: The San Diego has Zoo and Wild Animal Park houses with 4000 species of endangered birds and animals including giant pandas from China. What else your kid could dream of. Balboa Park has another acclaimed zoo, a photography museum, an aerospace museum, and an art museum. It's all fun stuff for children and adults too.

Boston: Boston has some great fun places for kids. Franklin Park zoo is the replication of a rain forest will make everyone feel like Indiana Jones. You must plan a whale watching excursion. Your kid will enjoy the show. Don't forget to take the kids for a bird's eye view of the city from the 60th floor of Bean town's tallest office building, the John Hancock Tower. Lots of learning material for your child in the museum, with interactive exhibits, computer games and hands-on experiments.

Orlando: Your kids would enjoy the visit to the Magic Kingdom, Mickey and the gang. Not only is this, you can also visit Universal Studios, they will be mesmerized by cartoon characters and  heroes brought expertly to life using highly sophisticated imagery and roller coaster rides.

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July 4 is celebrated as an Independence Day in United States. On July 4, 1776, US got independent from Britain and Democracy started. Apart from celebrating independence, 4of July is more about a chance for family and friends throughout the country to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays. This is the most important summer celebration when entire country has lots of fun. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.

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Paris is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the French: Région parisienne. Paris has always been described as one of the most romantic cities in the world with sites such as the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, and other great date spots. Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other city in the world, so lets review a few of them.

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Today everyone loves pizza with lots of cheese and different toppings. It's so yummy! But have you ever thought about the origin of Pizza and how it became so famous. Let's discover some of the interesting facts and history about pizza.

Origin of Pizza: Pizza was originally founded by the early Greeks who first baked large, round and flat breads. Eventually the idea of flat bread became famous in Italy where, in the 18th century, the flat breads called Pizzas were sold on the streets and in the markets. At that time Pizza had no toppings and it was enjoyed naturally.

Introduction of toppings: In about 1889, Queen Margherita, accompanied by her husband, Umberto I, took an inspection tour of her Italian Kingdom. During her travels The Queen tasted and loved the bread and would eat it every time she was out amongst the people. Summoning Chef Rafaelle Esposito from his pizzeria to the royal palace, the queen ordered him to bake a selection of pizzas for her pleasure. To honor the queen who was so beloved by her subjects, Rafaelle decided to make a very special pizza just for her. He baked a Pizza topped with tomatoes, Mozarella Cheese, and fresh Basil (to represent the colors of the Italian flag: Red, white, and green).

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If we turn the pages of world's history, we will find an interesting fact that man has been trying to build the 'tallest building', 'tallest tower' or 'tallest structure' in the world.  It must be because man always wants to own the biggest thing! America used to own the local of the country with the biggest buildings but as we can see from the list below, this has definitely changed.

So lets go through the list!

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