A Brief History On October 28, 1995, the subway system that serves Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was the scene of a terrible fire that resulted in the deaths of 289 people, making it the worst subway related tragedy in history. Among the dead were 286 passengers and 3 subway employees, and sadly, 28 of the deceased passengers were children. Another 270 people were injured, but believe it or not, it could have been worse! Digging Deeper The reason things were not at least marginally worse was the heroism of Chingiz Babayev, an Azerbaijan Army veteran that risked his own…
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A Brief History In 1880, Liverpool, England in The United Kingdom (UK) became a city. Despite being known as one of the most affordable cities in the UK currently, with a thriving student population and low average house prices (currently sitting at around £169,000 according to Zoopla), the North West cultural powerhouse city of Liverpool has its fair share of lavish houses. Here are some of the most extravagant and impressive homes Liverpool has to offer, in and around the city and the greater area of Merseyside, as well as a look at the exciting property landscape in the heart…
A Brief History In approximately the 11th century A.D., an Ethiopian goatherd realized that coffee beans could serve as a pick-me-up. From that simple beginning in the foothills of Abyssinia, coffee has become a favored drink for people around the world and a significant part of the world’s economy. Coffee offers a variety of delicious tastes, fragrant aromas and the ability to simulate coffee aficionados in the same way that a Springbok casino bonus invigorates casino gamers. Digging Deeper How Was Coffee Discovered Legend says that, approximately 1000 years ago, an Ethiopian goatherd named Kaldi was watching his goats one…
A Brief History Established in 2016 as a leading source for all things related to gaming, Casino Guardian strives to be at the forefront where responsible gambling is concerned. That is why it presents to readers an infographic that tackles the subject of problem gambling, and more particularly, the symptoms of gambling addiction. Digging Deeper Gambling addiction, also referred to as compulsive gambling or pathological gambling, is a serious impulse-control disorder that has severe negative effects on the affected and their loved ones. People from all walks of life can develop this condition, regardless of whether they wager on sports…
A Brief History On October 23, 2019, our nation (the United States) celebrates another National Boston Cream Pie Day. The delicious concoction with its own “holiday” is just one of several eating or drinking items named for the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and we use this opportunity to explore some of the things Boston is famous for. What other things can you think of that are either named for Bean Town or famously associated with Boston? (Yeah, we know, they talk funny there…) (Honorable mention: The rock group, Boston, and the dog breed, Boston Terrier.) Digging Deeper 1. Boston Cream…