The concept of using a “ball point” within a writing instrument to apply ink to paper has existed since the late 19th century. In these inventions, the ink was placed in a thin tube whose end was blocked by a tiny ball, held so that it could not slip into the tube or fall…
The United Nations (UN) is a global intergovernmental organisation established by the signing of the UN Charter on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on the 24 October 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among states, to promote international cooperation, and to serve as a centre for harmonising the actions of states in achieving those goals. The United…
Today we celebrate Bob Marley’s posthumous 80th Birthday. Born as Robert Nesta Marley on the 6th of February 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica the singer, songwriter and guitarist is considered one of the pioneers of reggae. He fused elements of reggae, ska and rocksteady and was renowned for his distinctive vocal…