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Photos from Did You Know?'s post 18/05/2025

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Sabu real name is Terrence Michael Brunk and Brunk's father was of Irish and German descent, while his mother was Lebanese.

Brunk reveals he took his name "Sabu" from Indian-American actor Sabu, of whom his uncle Ed Farhat was a fan.

Rest In Peace Sabu

Photos from Did You Know?'s post 09/08/2023

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The name Philippines comes from Philip II who was the king of Spain

Origin and history

When Philippines become one of spanish colony, there was a king name Philip II, he is the King of Spain during 16th century ( in 1571 )

After defeating a local Muslim ruler ( Rajah Sulayman) , the Spanish set up their capital at Manila in 1571, and they named their new colony after King Philip II of Spain. In doing so, the Spanish sought to acquire a share in the lucrative spice trade, develop better contacts with China and Japan, and gain converts to Christianity.

Photos from Did You Know?'s post 25/07/2023

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Latte / coffee latte are known for decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. A cup of latte in moderation helps in preventing cardiovascular disorders and aid in burning fat.

Origin and history:

Europeans have been mixing coffee and milk since at least the 17th Century. The term “caffe e latte” was first used by William Dean Howells in his 1867 essay “Italian Journeys”

Photos from Did You Know?'s post 24/07/2023

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Benefits of Soy Milk are :

1. Protect against cancer.
2. Have cholesterol-lowering property.
3. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
4. Improve the heart health.
5. Lower the risk of diabetes.
6. Be an antioxidant.
7. Have properties to manage weight

Origin and History of Soy Milk? The earliest record of soybean milk is in Eastern Han dynasty, China. In 1365, soy milk was prepared to make tofu

23/07/2023

Did You Know? Durian fruit benefits are : Boost immune system, prevent cancer and free the radical activity in our body. Its also improve digestion system, strengh the bones, reduce anaemia, anti-aging, lowering the blood pressure and reduce the heart attack.. Too much benefits in 1 Durian..

The origin of the durian is thought to be in the region of Borneo and Sumatra, with wild trees in the Malay peninsula.

In 15th century,
Niccolò de' Conti (Italy) is the first european people who probably brings Durian to Italy because he travel to Southeast Asia.

16/05/2022

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IOI City Mall, Putrajaya will defeat 1 Utama as the largest shopping mall when its phase 2 opens for businesses in the near future. It is set to be open for the public on June 2022 and will be the largest mall in Malaysia

IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Photos from Did You Know?'s post 30/06/2021

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First ATM ( Auto teller machine) machine in the world

The first ATM was set up in June 1967 on a street in Enfield, London at a branch of Barclays bank.

A British inventor named John Shepherd-Barron is credited with its invention. The machine allowed customers to withdraw a maximum of GBP10 at a time.

18/06/2021

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First bank was open in the world

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Italy also known as BMPS, is the oldest surviving bank in the world. It was founded in 1472 by order of the Magistrature of the Republic of Siena as the Monte di Pietà and has been in continuous operation since then.

16/06/2021

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First person to score in football

James Kenyon "Kenny" Davenport is the first person to score in English football league. He play for Bolton as a winger in 1888 against Derby County

10/06/2021

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Most of people doesnt eat turtle because of..

The toxins in hawksbill turtle meat actually exceed international food safety standards and can result in neurotoxicity, kidney disease, liver cancer, developmental effects in foetuses and children, and even death..

06/05/2021

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Titanic sink in Atlantic Ocean in Apr 15, 1912 which carried 2,200 passengers and crew after hit an iceberg. Its took 2 hours and 40 minutes only to sink the all part of the Titanic mega ship..

And it was found on 1 September 1985 by Dr. Robert Ballard after around 73 years

RIP to those who are victims of RMS TITANIC..

Survivor number : 705 people

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