Did you know? The name "Himalaya" is a Sanskrit term meaning "the abode of snow". Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org. . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #knowledge #encyclopedia #himalayas #sanskrit #snow #mountains #newworldencyclopedia

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Did you know? The original meaning of "cartoon" comes from the Italian "cartone," meaning "big paper," and referred to a drawing made on paper as a full size study for artwork. Learn more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Cartoon . . . #facts #encyclopedia #cartoon #art

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Did you know? King Arthur's sword Excalibur comes from another realm, and when Arthur dies it must be returned there. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Excalibur . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #excalibur #kingarthur

Did you know? Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016. Read more interesting facts at newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Mother_T… . . . #facts #dailyfact #factoftheday #encyclopedia #newworldencyclopedia #motherteresa #teresa #PopeFrancis #saint

Did you know? Albert Einstein is considered the greatest scientist of the twentieth century and was named "Person of the Century" by TIME magazine. #albert #Einstein #scientist #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning

Did you know? About 80 percent of Greenland is covered by ice, the world's second largest ice sheet Read more about Greenland newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Greenland. #greenland #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #twitter #travel #Tourist_Attractions #winter

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Did you know? The Flag of India has at its center the Ashoka Chakra, taken from the Lion Capital of Asoka sculpture. Read more about Flag of India newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Flag_of_… #india #FactsMatter #newworldencyclopedia #KnowledgeIsPower #learning #postoftheday #travel #flag_day